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People who don't use Spotify can now also stream our entire album ILLUMINATE in high quality on YouTube:

Lately it's been a little less busy at Destine HQ than usually so we figured we'd update you guys a bit! After the release of Illuminate we've tried to start working on new material right away, but things didn't really work out and we weren't satisfied with what we had done so far. We were already planning new recording sessions when the songs weren't even written, and soon enough we realized we needed to approach the writing process different this time. When you get the chance to make playing in a band your dayjob, create music for so many people and travel around the world - the only way to do it is doing it with your entire heart. We would definitely never release music with Destine that we don't feel is a hundred percent significant in any way. That's one of the main reasons that we decided that the only way to create new music that we think is truly great, is not to have any schedule or deadlines for now. We will not be touring or playing shows the next few months and you will probably not hear as much from us as you're used to. We think it will do us good to have no obligations or pressure for some time and have the ability to work on new material whenever we feel like it. We hope you guys will be patient with us and stay in touch! Robin, Laurens, Tom, Jordy & Hubrecht.

We won the Up Magazine Up Awards 2012 for Best Dutch Band of the year. Awesome!

This Thursday we'll play a benefit show for 3FM Serious Request in 013 Tilburg alongside Guus Meeuwis. Doors open at 13:00h, we're on at 15:00h. Check the complete time schedule here.

Yesterday the 60 minute version of our documentary 'FOOTPRINTS: a year in the life' was broadcasted on Dutch national television. In case you've missed it, you can now watch it online on www.uitzendinggemist.nl. Please note: because it's a Dutch website and broadcast there are no subtitles. You can buy the DVD with the full version of the documentary (100 minutes) in our webshop.

On Saturday 3 November Dutch television channel 'Nederland 3' will broadcast our rockumentary 'FOOTPRINTS: a year in the life'. The program is called '3 on Stage: Destine' and will start at 23:50h. It will be a 60 minute version of the DVD. We're stoked that a lot of new people will see the DVD we worked so hard on for over a year. So tune in, and buy the DVD here if you want!

It's weird how much can change in a day. The 27th of July we went to see our friends from the Hot Stewards play their last show ever. The show was awesome and everybody was ready for the afterparty. Unfortunately I never made it to the afterparty. I went to get some booze. On my way home, in front of my house actually, I ran into somebody who was having a really loud conversation on the phone. I asked him nicely if he could turn it down because of the neighbors but I shouldn't have done that. He knocked me out cold. Next thing I know I'm in a hospital getting stitched up. Now, 3,5 weeks later, I'm almost fully recovered. My right eye is still a bit smaller but it's gonna take some months before that's normal again. I'd like to thank everybody for the messages I received in the past weeks. It really helped me. I can't wait until we go back out there to see you all again! Tom P.S. If you're curious how bad it looked... @TomDestine: Clockwise from topleft: From being beaten up (WARNING: BLOODY!) to how I'm now (and what my girl thinks of the new me) http://twitpic.com/ag9oep

We released 'Wait Forever' as a single in the UK, and now you can watch the music video here. Enjoy!

Tickets are already on sale. Hope to see you at one of the shows!

Great news: On July 8th, we will be playing Poppodium 013 in Tilburg with Sum 41! It's always great to play our hometown Tilburg, and 013 is one of our favorite venues in the world. Besides that Sum 41 is an awesome band of course that we've all been influenced by and that paved the way for bands like us. You can get your tickets here.

Our new album 'Illuminate' will be released in Japan on June 20th! Our Japanese label Kick Rock, which is also home to bands like Yellowcard and The Used, is once again doing a great job and we can't wait for all our Japanese friends to hear 'Illuminate'. It will be available in all major record stores like Tower Records and HMV. The tour in Japan we did in 2011 was one of the coolest things we've ever experienced so we're happy to be able to release our new record in this amazing country too!

We're really proud to show you the video for our new single 'All The People'! Destine - All The People (Official Video). Directed by Laurens Troost. Director of photography: Laurens Troost. Additional camera: Hubrecht Eversdijk. Edited by Laurens Troost. Produced by Laurens Troost & Hubrecht Eversdijk. Production manager: Laurens Troost. Local production assistant: Ousainnou Sanneh. Additional casting: Baba Alieu Sanneh. Grading: Jurrian Bevelander. Shot across Europe and Africa. (C) 2012 Destine Music.

Today is my third day of filming for the video for our upcoming single 'All The People'. I flew to Gambia to film people, surroundings and other shots that contribute to the meaning of the song. I like songs that can be interpretated in different ways, and I think our songs more or less have that aspect to them. I usually find myself with my eyes closed listening to the song over and over as I am trying to put my thoughts for a video on paper. I woke up today in the five star hotel I'm staying at. I didn't sleep well because I was attacked by mosquitos all night (just like every other night), and if they were not buzzing around me to keep me from sleeping, the frogs outside gathered an immense choir to do the job. It's a shame that I only sleep at the hotel and not really get to enjoy every luxury it has to offer. It is a shallow oasis in a desert of poverty and unbelievable inhuman circumstances. When I arrived here on Friday evening, I had the feeling that this was not the Africa that I was about to discover. And I was right. Before flying to The Gambia, I had contact with Denis. A man from Holland who gave up his perfect Dutch life to help people here who need it the most in the world. He is a doctor and he moved over here to start a health center in a remote village about an hour South of where I am staying (Banjul). The story he told me triggered us to make a video that shows how important it is to take care of each other. I have seen some shocking things here, even though I have been here for only three days. I met a little boy who was gathering things he could use on a massive waste disposal site. The little man was eight years old. Things like that are painful to see even on television, but unfortunately this time I coundn't change the channel. What also stikes me is the way people here help one another. Even though they hardly have anything to spend, they share everything they have. Heart warming to see from the people that earn as much as twice what I have to pay for a meal at the hotel restaurant. This may sound cliche, but I think it is good to take a moment every once in a while to think how good life is. We are all the same and we are there for each other. It doesn't hurt to help, even the smallest gesture like a smile can make somebody's day. We have decided to support the people here in Gambia that make a big difference. The people that gave up their easy lives, left their house and family behind. We are donating the earnings from 'All The People' to the health center and elementary school in Berrending, Gambia. It's the least that we can do.

It took a little bit longer than expected, but the final band profile of me is online now. Read everything about my favorite records, movies, food, shows and a lot more over here.

We need everyone around the globe to work with us to realize the video for our next single 'All The People'. Any age, any color, any location: we need it all! Do you have-, or know someone with a camera or phone with which you can film in HD, this is what you can do to be a part of the project: - find a location in your area that is typical for your environment (think about nature, famous buildings or other landmarks). - sing along with the chorus of 'All The People' and have someone film you. Make sure you can see the surroundings. - Use camera settings 16:9 (widescreen) and film in HD. The higher the quality the bigger the chance we'll use it. - download the part you need to sing HERE - upload the video on wetransfer.com to email address [email protected]. - Any questions? Don't hesitate to send an email to [email protected]! If your parents, grandparents, neighbours, or whoever want to be part of it too, they are more than welcome. The more different people, the better! Keep in mind that we can only use individual shots, so don't film more that one person singing at a time. Find a different location and follow the same steps given above. Let's make this a video to show the world that we are proud of each other! Lyrics: All the people Awake or dreaming Now it's real The things I'm seeking All the people Keep me dreaming If they don't see you The way I'm seeing you * Out of all the submissions, we will make a selection of footage that we'll use for the video. By sending in your submission, you agree that we are allowed to use the footage in our music video. Though we can't give any guarantees, we appreciate every effort! *