Paul van Dyk: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Real name
- Matthias Paul
- Born
- December 16, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birthplace
- Eisenhüttenstadt, East Germany
- Nationality
- German
- Genres
- Trance, Progressive trance, Progressive house
- Labels
- Vandit Records (founder)
- Active since
- 1990
Essential tracks
- For an Angel1994
- Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (with Saint Etienne)2000
- Nothing But You (with Hemstock & Jennings)2003
- Let Go (with Rea Garvey)2007
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Paul van Dyk
Where is Paul van Dyk from?
Paul van Dyk is from Eisenhüttenstadt, East Germany.
How old is Paul van Dyk?
Paul van Dyk is 54 years old, born on December 16, 1971.
What is Paul van Dyk's real name?
Paul van Dyk's real name is Matthias Paul.
What kind of music does Paul van Dyk play?
Paul van Dyk plays trance, progressive trance and progressive house.
Does Paul van Dyk have a record label?
Yes. Paul van Dyk founded Vandit Records.
What are Paul van Dyk's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "For an Angel" (1994), "Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (with Saint Etienne)" (2000) and "Nothing But You (with Hemstock & Jennings)" (2003).
Does Paul van Dyk still DJ?
Yes. He returned to performing in June 2016 after a stage accident in Utrecht, released the album From Then On in 2017, and still placed number 39 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs in 2025.
Is Paul van Dyk a trance DJ?
Yes. His music is classed as trance, especially uplifting and progressive trance, although van Dyk himself prefers the broader term electronic dance music.
When is Paul van Dyk's next festival show?
Paul van Dyk is on the lineup of Dreamstate SoCal (Long Beach, CA, USA) 2026, starting November 20, 2026.
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