Independent British electronic artist REYUS has announced his debut album, I’m Listening, introducing the 20-track project with Around You, featuring vocalist Alyssa Thomas. The single was released on 21st August 2026, followed by the album on 25th September.
The scale of the record reflects his determination to avoid being confined to one musical direction. Drawing on House, Garage, Techno, Pop and Rock, the album explores changing moods and emotions rather than following a single club-focused formula.
Its themes include anxiety, relationships, internal dialogue and human connection, bringing together the energy of underground dance music with more personal forms of expression. This approach allows him to explore contrasting musical styles while maintaining a consistent artistic identity.
That creative freedom has been central to his development as an independent artist. Based in Dorking, south of London, he began composing music as a child and performed his first club show at sixteen, later spending years working within the underground electronic music scene under different aliases.
He eventually established his own record label and company, retaining ownership of his catalogue and control over his musical direction. Rather than adapting his productions to fit particular genre expectations, he has continued to develop music according to his own creative interests.
In earlier interviews, REYUS has discussed the financial and professional challenges involved in maintaining that independence. Self-financing his career and declining agreements that undervalued his work have been part of a deliberate commitment to retaining artistic control.
I’m Listening brings those experiences together in his first full-length album, presenting musical diversity as a reflection of personal expression rather than an exercise in crossing genres. Across its 20 tracks, the project connects his background in electronic music with a broader interest in songwriting, emotion and the relationship between artist and listener.
Around You provides the first introduction to the album, placing Alyssa Thomas's vocals at the centre of REYUS's electronic production. The song establishes the project's emphasis on personal storytelling while introducing a wider collection that moves between direct songwriting and club-focused material.
Recording sessions took place across Hackney, Dorking and Ibiza, bringing together different creative environments that have influenced his musical development. These locations reflect the album's balance between home-studio experimentation, London's electronic music culture and the dance-floor experiences associated with Ibiza.
Originally from Florida and now based in Manchester, Alyssa Thomas is a singer-songwriter whose work explores love, heartbreak and emotionally complex personal experiences. She began sharing original music online during her early teens and has since developed an independent catalogue incorporating Pop songwriting and rhythm-led electronic production.
Her contribution to Around You adds a distinct vocal identity to the release, complementing REYUS's interest in combining electronic production with human experiences. The collaboration also reflects the album's broader approach to working across musical styles without losing the emotional focus of individual songs.
REYUS identifies Four Tet, Jamie xx, Bicep and Fred again.. among the artists who have influenced his open-ended approach to electronic music. His productions have also received support from Tiësto, Gorgon City, Vintage Culture, Diplo, Solomun, Mau P and CamelPhat, connecting his independent output with an international audience.
His 2025 REYUS & Friends dates included appearances at E1, Studio 338, Ministry of Sound, Café Mambo and 528 Ibiza. These performances provided opportunities to develop his sound across different club environments while maintaining the independent approach that has shaped his recorded work.
For REYUS, I’m Listening represents the kind of artist he imagined becoming as a child, with the freedom to create music for different moods and listening environments. Its title carries a double meaning, inviting audiences to explore the album's stylistic range while paying attention to the emotions, relationships and personal experiences that connect its 20 tracks.
Release Information
Artists: REYUS feat. Alyssa Thomas
Single: Around You
Single Release: 21st August 2026
Album: I’m Listening
Album Release: 25th September 2026
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