HWRD is a producer and DJ from Cologne known for fast, groovy techno with dark undertones and euphoric highs. With a restless curiosity for sound, he’s developed a distinctive style—blending precision, energy and emotional depth in both his productions and DJ sets. His tracks are meticulously built journeys, and behind the decks, he’s known for bold selections and a sharp instinct for the dancefloor.

A key figure in Cologne’s electronic music scene, HWRD has played major venues and festivals, and earned a loyal following. He’s the founder of Toolboxxx, a label set for big developments in 2025, and a resident DJ and booker at TheGate in Düsseldorf—his creative home and core community.
This mix was a positive challenge: capturing his identity in under 60 minutes. Recorded at TheGate, the club’s atmosphere helped guide the set and deepen his connection to the sound he wanted to share.

@hwrd1

TRACK LIST
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NAITSIRC ACIHC - Frio Y Flora En Siliencio 
Arte Muradyan - Factory
Kenny Dahl - Absorbed by the Darkness
Arkan - Dark Clouds 
DUALDISK - Veyn
Plastique01 - They Made It Their Own
Techflex - SKiller
Louis The 4th - She’s from Manchester 
Alexey Dunchyk - Time Loop
Alexey Dunchyk - Remedy
NØRBAK feat. Temudo - Amigo
NØRBAK - Compasso
Arjun Vagale - Spektron
Centeno - Zuleto
Enigma Traxx - Call and Answer
Anteac - Exp Boost
Augusto Taito - Arena
Marck D & Rinn - Soulseeker
NØRBAK - Tarefa

BCCO Mix Series 607: HWRD

BCCO × SoundCloud New Faces Season 5

We are super happy to announce the 30 finalists in BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces Season 5. 

These 30 amazing artists were selected from 1237 applications from 276 cities and 60 countries. They represent the best new talent in our industry making incredible music from first class selection whist investing their time in their own career and in the scene they are part of.

Every weekend we will share the mixes from two new artists and you can read their story in full at https://bcco.berlin/blogs/bcco-soundcloud-new-faces