Biography

Ruel Vincent van Dijk, known mononymously as Ruel, is an Australian singer and songwriter from Sydney, best known for his singles "Don't Tell Me", "Younger", "Dazed & Confused", "As Long as You Care", and "Painkiller". For his work, van Dijk has been awarded with an ARIA Music Award in 2018, and an MTV EMA Award for Best Australian Act in 2019. Ruel's discography includes three studio albums: 4th Wall (2023), Kicking My Feet (2025) and Kicking My Feet and Screaming (2026); as well collaborations with musicians such as Omar Apollo, SG Lewis, and Cautious Clay.