…DIX describe themselves as a roots band with a folky heart and a generous dose of melancholic americana. The band was formed by childhood friends from the Dutch region of Land van Maas en Waal: Erik van Oijen (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Johnny Ariëns (bass), Bart Versteegh (drums, accordion), and guitar virtuoso Ray van Haalen (guitar, banjo). Having been formed around 25 years ago, it took a while before their debut album, Sayonara (2010), appeared. This was followed by For Love (2013).
The foundations for this, their third album, were recorded back in 2019. However, circumstances, including the COVID pandemic and the passing of producer and close band friend Louis Bos, delayed its completion. The band states…