Di-rect

The Profile

Di-rect is a Dutch rock band from The Hague, formed in 1999. They broke through in the early 2000s with radio-ready singles and a self-titled album; original frontman Tim Akkerman led until 2009, when Marcel Veenendaal became lead vocalist.

Dutch rock band from The Hague, active since 1999; signed to EMI; national success in the Netherlands with songs such as "Bring Down Tomorrow" and "A Good Thing"; compared in one DeBaser review to Feeder, Coldplay, and Blink‑182.

One review digs into Di-rect’s self-titled album, discovered via a YouTube football tribute. It praises catchy pop/rock with britpop shades, name-checking tracks like Bring Down Tomorrow, A Good Thing, Johnny, and One Step Closer. Comparisons include Feeder, Coldplay, and Blink‑182. Verdict lands at 3/5, noting national success and limited international exposure.