Ruben Lennart Kia

Small recap of our first B2B at @r0.berlin 🖤 We had so much fun opening the night and setting the tone for what turned out to be an incredible journey alongside so many talented artists. The energy from start to finish of the event was just perfect. Beyond the dancefloor, we also had the best time spending the weekend together with the whole @r0.berlin Berlin team and all the lovely guests. This was definitely not our last collaboration there’s more to come. ✨ Photo & Styling: @infabious1 & @endyma

Sometimes all you need is a dark room to find the right mood. And when the lights come on and you see your friends dancing in the front row, nothing feels better than that. 🖤 Video captured at Bcco NYE. Thanks again for the invite @flo.bcco 🫂

Fully recharged and ready! Tonight I’ll play my very first House set at @echo_muenster . 🪩✨ I’ve taken the time to dive deep into the essence of house music and shape something that truly reflects this new chapter of my sound. I’m truly excited to present a new facet of my music and share this experience with you.

This time we welcome @rlk18 for our special b2b night in our beloved house floor! ✨ RLK18 grew up in the north of Germany and was fascinated by Techno music from a young age. From an early age on he was directly in love with the genre’s innovative and experimental sounds. As a teenager, he started experimenting with music production software and started creating his own tracks. It was no question for him to move to Berlin to connect more deeply with the scene and the roots of electronic music. He is known for his unmistakable style that thrives on its driving rhythms, intricate percussion, and immersive soundscape. In his sets, he combines timeless hypnotic sounds with grooves from the new generation of underground producers. Latest releases include EPs and VA Tracks on well-known techno labels, including Berlins BCCO, Instinkt Lab., Londons influenced records and Tiblisi based collective Different Sound. As a DJ and passionate shaper of the scene, he is not only active behind the decks but also co- founder of @r0.berlin , an event launched in 2025. With R0, he and his team created a platform that brings fresh sounds, meaningful encounters, and creative freedom.

Felt just right to share the decks again at our very first @instinktlab label night takeover together with @penganrecords in Berlin. It was pure energy! Big love to everyone who came out and danced with us. This is hopefully just the beginning.

R0 MIX #1 RLK18 We’re excited to share the first edition of our podcast series. Co-founder @rlk18 delivers a deep, hypnotic opening set, seamlessly blended with traditional sounds inspired by his Middle Eastern heritage. Through organic soundscapes and an entrancing flow, Ruben explores introspective, psychedelic realms and invites listeners to a more inward, personal journey. The mix features a range of Ruben’s own productions, many of which are set to be released later this year. Continuing the tone set by this podcast, Ruben will open our debut event on July 12th, at Coco Boule. The full mix is now available via the link in our bio. Photo by @carolinekynast

We’re excited to share our collaboration on @reverse_records ’ Various Artists release! “Second Batch” is now available on Bandcamp & SoundCloud. Huge thanks to @jacom_music for the invitation and all the effort put into this project!

RLK18 grew up in the north of Germany and was fascinated by Techno music from a young age. From an early age on he was directly in love with the genre’s innovative and experimental sounds. As a teenager, he started experimenting with music production software and started creating his own tracks. It was no question for him to move to Berlin to connect more deeply with the scene and the roots of electronic music. He is known for his unmistakable style that thrives on its driving rhythms, intricate percussion, and immersive soundscape. In his sets, he combines timeless hypnotic sounds with grooves from the new generation of underground producers. Latest releases include EPs and VA Tracks on well-known techno labels, including Berlins BCCO, Instinkt Lab., Londons influenced records and Tiblisi based collective Different Sound. All credits to the artist! Mastering @nicolasvoglertechno You can download via hypeddit for free - thanks for your support!

It felt good to be back behind the decks! Opening the night is always something special. Creating an atmosphere from the very first second and watching how the floor slowly fills up gives me a unique feeling. I really enjoyed warming up @amp_muenster before @__isabelsoto . Thank you for the invitation @echo_muenster & everyone imvolved. Until the next time!🖤

After a four-year hiatus, RLK18 returns to instinkt lab with a renewed vision and a sound that pushes boundaries. Known for crafting deeply immersive music, RLK18’s latest work masterfully blends driving low-end rhythms, dystopian soundscapes, and enigmatic textures. This EP presents a modern interpretation of functional techno, marked by a distinctive and unmistakable identity. With this release, RLK18 reaffirms his place as a unique voice in the electronic music scene, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and true to its underground roots. A1 RLK18 - Modern Cycle A2 RLK18 - Whispered Words B1 RLK18 - Minerals B2 RLK18 - Circulation Cat. Number: INSTINKTLAB020 Release Date: 22.11.2024 Format: Digital Artist @rlk18 Artwork by Darwin Wagner @drwnwgnr Mastered by Leon Bölting @arclab_mastering

Throwback to my trip to Tunis. It was an inspiring experience to present my sound in a country where the techno scene is still a big underground thing. I really appreciated the invite and the kind hospitality of the promoters @outcast__series x @rave.roulette . I realised how important it is to preserve your local scene and to establish a strong community. I’m happy I met so many great and like-minded people and hope to be back soon! Aside from that, my next EP will release tomorrow on @instinkt.lab . I’m happy to be back on this label after 4 years. I’ll celebrate this with a release party @cube_x_ alongside some of my closest friends. Can’t wait for this one!🖤

Quick throwback of our closing set @forum.klub for @unartig . It was a pure joy to play in such an nice place where everything was perfect crowd Soundsystem & the whole team behind the scenes. Definitely a night to remember!