Bound to Divide

Bound to Divide is the electronic music project of Julian van Straten, a UK producer based in London who also operates under the aliases Jules and Julian van Straten. Van Straten began releasing music as Bound to Divide in March 2024, drawing from influences spanning metal, hip hop, dance, electro, drum and bass, and dubstep. The project represents a focused exploration of electronic music production within the UK's underground scene.

Bound to Divide operates primarily within melodic house and techno, deep house, and progressive house territories, releasing music through Sekora and Anjunadeep Explorations. The project's sound incorporates electronica elements, creating tracks that sit comfortably within The Beatport Shortlist classifications. Van Straten's releases through Anjunadeep Explorations align with that label's reputation for deeper, more melodic interpretations of house music, while his Sekora releases demonstrate a commitment to underground progressive sounds. With five releases spanning from 2024 to 2026, the project maintains a consistent output schedule within the melodic house and techno circuit.