On their fourth album CHOROPHOBIA, Dutch electronic duo Weval lean into what once held them back: dance music. Known for rich, introspective productions that straddle the line between electronica and cinematic soundscapes, Harm Coolen and Merijn Scholte Albers have spent a decade carving out a space outside the club mainstream. But the discovery of the term “chorophobia” — the fear of dancing — prompted a re-evaluation. Realizing they’d always held back from fully embracing dance, they set out to make their most extroverted, groove-driven album to date. Known for their immersive live shows, Weval have played major festivals across Europe and the US, including Primavera, Pukkelpop, Lightning in a Bottle, Lowlands, DGTL Amsterdam, and sold out iconic venues like Paradiso and the Royal Concertgebouw in their hometown. Refusing to be pinned to a single genre, Weval continue to evolve, balancing dancefloor instincts with introspection, and always following the emotional thread. CHOROPHOBIA is not a traditional dance record—it’s closer to a house party soundtrack than a club set. Inspired by a low-res iPhone photo of a friend DJing with one hand and snacking with the other, the duo found a visual metaphor for their new direction: playful, chaotic, and unpolished in the best way. With a tighter writing schedule and a looser approach to production, the record came together fast, resulting in bold choices, higher BPMs, and genre-melting moments that span acid, funk, bass, and psych-pop. What emerged is a liberating, mixtape-like album that challenges the idea of what “dance” even means. CHOROPHOBIA invites listeners to embrace discomfort, let go of overthinking, and find joy in movement, awkward or otherwise.