Insomnius Music independent drum and bass record label from Hamburg

ARTISTS

VIOLET CORE

Violet Core is a versatile artist—producer, musician, DJ, label and event founder, and trained audio engineer. With two decades of experience in the music industry and a strong presence behind the decks since 2013, Violet Core has become a key figure in Hamburg’s drum & bass scene and beyond.

The musical journey began early, with self-taught bass and electric guitar during teenage years. At 15, the creative was awarded a scholarship to one of Hamburg’s most prestigious performing arts schools, focusing on singing, dance, and acting. Early band projects featured the artist as lead vocalist and bass player, laying the foundation for a deep connection to live music and performance.

Known for dark, high-energy DJ sets, Violet Core blends hard, technoid, classic, and deep styles—crafting intense, immersive atmospheres. Starting out as a vinyl DJ, the creative developed a distinctive style rooted in sharp selection and analog precision, later integrating digital formats while preserving the raw essence of vinyl mixing. Genre-spanning transitions and unexpected turns remain a defining feature, pushing the boundaries of drum & bass and incorporating a broad range of sonic influences.

As a producer, Violet Core works both solo and as one half of the experimental drum & bass duo Scary Woods. Releases span respected labels including Insomnius Music, Basswerk, and DNB Doctor. Notably, the musician contributed to the Wuestensturm Remix EP on Basswerk, alongside scene heavyweights such as Zardonic, The Green Man, and Zombie Cats.

Beyond the booth and studio, Violet Core is an experienced promoter and booker. Since 2005, the visionary has curated and managed music events and in 2011 launched the dark drum & bass series Bass Forward The Revolution, bringing top-tier international artists to Hamburg—including hosting the acclaimed Therapy Sessions. In 2016, Violet Core co-founded the independent label Insomnius Music, a platform dedicated to dark and forward-thinking drum & bass.