Douwe Bob, the award-winning singer-songwriter, is releasing his seventh studio album, OUTCAST TOWN, today. The album is being released on his own label, Breaking Records, in collaboration with V2.

“OUTCAST TOWN” is a deeply personal album, alternating between sensitive tracks like “Angel Child” and “Photographs” and the upbeat “With You,” as well as bombastic songs like “Wanna Be Free” and “Welcome To Outcast Town,” in the style of the hit single “This World Is Our Home.” The album invites listeners to reflect on what is truly valuable in life. “Life is short; let’s cherish the time we have. Enjoy the people around you,” says Douwe Bob.

Key themes of the album include freedom, ambition, and the battle against addiction, along with the ongoing quest for adventure amidst a stable family life. Like his previous successful album ‘Where Did All The Cool Kids Go?’ (2024), ‘OUTCAST TOWN’ was produced by Gordon Groothedde (Willie Nelson, Golden Earring, Maan, and many others). Most of the songs were written in collaboration with “partner in crime” Stijn Van Dalen and Groothedde, while tracks like “Benny,” “Tender Touch,” and “My Place” were created in the country music capital of Nashville, in collaboration with other artists.

Douwe Bob is a walking collection of contradictions: from daredevil to bohemian, from rocker to poet. His versatility and energetic personality shine through in this new album. Following the rootsy Americana album ‘Born To Win Born To Lose’ (2021), the pop album 'Where Did All The Cool Kids Go?' (2024), which features hits like ‘This World Is Our Home’ and ‘Nothing To Lose’, and the live album ‘I Believe In Fairy Tales’ (2025), a record of his sold-out theater tour, Douwe Bob is ready to surprise his fans once again.

Listen to ‘Outcast Town’ here

With an impressive track record that includes winning the first edition of De Beste Singer-Songwriter van Nederland in 2012 and competing in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016, Douwe Bob continues to evolve. And not just musically, but also through projects like his cookbook ‘VUUR’. He has won several awards, including two 3FM Awards, a BUMA Award, and three Edison Awards. In 2023, he celebrated his 10th anniversary and appeared on the popular TV show De Beste Zangers. In addition, he remains a frequent performer on the live circuit with sold-out club and theater tours, including The Story Of Country evening (Concertgebouw), as well as Beste Zangers – Live (Ahoy), De Vrienden van Amstel (Ziggo), and QMusic Top 40 Live (Ahoy).