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Handwerk Cologne - Darwin Wagner Live | June 2023

instinkt presents @drwnwgnr [01].

In this series, only the artists' own productions are shown.

With over 20 years as a drummer and a passion for electronic music since 2020, Darwin Wagner’s musical journey spans a range of styles — from experimental and samba music to punk rock. His inspirations stem from aesthetics, design, and music, blending these influences into his unique and dynamic sound.

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instinkt presents Darwin Wagner -LIVE- [01]

My most memorable set so far was recorded at Open Ground in Wuppertal. A big part of our community came to listen to our Instinkt Lab hosting on the Annex floor. The memories of this night truly mean something to me! Thanks to the Open Ground crew. I really felt at home. 

The soundsystem at annex is incredible suitable for deep, subheavy music and I was stoked to test stuff from my friends alongside other progressive and technoid productions. 

Thanks for your music:

Waldymoto
Miles Pinkert
Kribs
Ben Reymann
Rill 
Buttechno
Feral
Translate
Feral
Sam Goku
Pletnev
Talismann
Feral
Ntel
Marco Bellini
Ken Ishii & Kamara
Markus Suckut
Kassian
Ntel
Border One
Ignez
Deluka
Markus Suckut
Matrixxman
Takaaki Itoh
Mike Parker
Ricardo Garduno
Yant
Hitam
Pech+ Schwefel
The Hacktivist
Deluka
Chab & DJ Nukem
Human Space Machine
Human Space Machine
Dauwd




mojo at Open Ground (for Instinkt Lab)

instinkt presents @hohe-audio with his alias 'D. J. 37' [02].

In this series, only the artists' own productions are shown.

The mix was recorded live during a listening session organized by @thesisseries at Yufiko in Tbilisi, Georgia, in October 2024.

The mix features 100% original productions by '@hohe-audio' under his alias 'D. J. 37,' exploring ambient-influenced techno cuts with a rough edge and a more experimental melodic approach.

instinkt presents D. J. 37 @ Yufiko, Tbilisi (12.10.2024) [02]

Recorded at 22.02.2025 Clubnight at Open Ground Wuppertal.

Firek at Open Ground 22.02.2025

Multidisciplinary artist and curator @bongvr, also known as Visceral Infusions, explores the boundaries of sound and image through music, experimental photography, and visual design. Originally from Stavropol, Russia, he began shaping the local underground scene through event series such as Probel and Revault before moving to Saint Petersburg in 2017 and later settling in Tbilisi in 2022.

His musical output, featured on labels such as Aneehli, BAHN Records, .inphase, and an upcoming LP on Somnia, spans hypnotic techno and 85/170 bpm grey-area electronics, blurring the lines between DnB, downtempo, and bass.

In Tbilisi, Bøngvr curates the event series Thesis, focused on experimental and cross-genre sounds, and co-founded the Montenegro-based Otkriche Festival.

Beyond music, he contributes to visual culture through collaborations with our sub-label Blende Hub and ongoing design work for Hohe and 04061. His latest recorded set comes from Sscaping, a long-running event series.

Tracklist:
Volodymyr Gnatenko - Kriton
Atoloi - In Urban Camo
Kick21 - 10se
Raär - Murmure
Konsudd - Firefly Guarantees Bliss
Marco Maldarella - Biconic
Monosym - Glider
Kontinum - Pattern Recognition (Esgeem Remix)
Tagliablue - Abisso
Alessandro Baroncini - Unconditioned Reflex
Alpha Solo - AK74
Paul Reve - Till I Bloom
Kick21 - Hollister Model Type Beat
Anta Doma - Low Rate Cardio
Yogg - Are You a Believer?
Solma - Dry
Sebastian Russel - Self
Sciama - Phasing Out
Solma - Apoapsis
Pianeti Sintetici & Simon Oak - Sigilo
Bøngvr - Seeker

instinkt lab invites Bøngvr [05] - recorded @ Sscaping, Tbilisi (11.04.2025)

Hohe (Live) @ Giri, Berlin - 10.07.2025

Recording from his live-set at our latest decompression at Fitzroy Berlin 05.07.2025

Darwin Wagner (@drwnwgnr) is a Cologne-based live act known for his distinctive hardware performances, moving between stripped-down minimal techno and dub techno live sets. With a strong sense for groove and sonic space, his sets range from tightly focused rhythmic explorations to expansive, echo-laden soundscapes. As a member of the ambivalent collective, Darwin creates immersive live experiences rooted in tactile interaction with his machines.

decompression session 010: Darwin Wagner

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