Virtual Riot
Virtual Riot is the recording name of Christian Valentin Brunn, a German DJ and electronic producer from Marl who has released seventeen extended plays and three studio albums since signing with British label Disciple Recordings in 2014. His 2016 EP Chemistry peaked at No. 20 on the US Dance chart, and his 2018 EP German Engineering reached No.
11 on the US Dance Sales chart, building his profile within the dubstep and riddim scenes. In 2019 he announced a publishing deal with Skrillex's OWSLA, and he released his debut studio album, Simulation, through Disciple in September 2021, followed by Stealing Fire on Monstercat in October 2024 and Burning Out in April 2026. Before adopting the Virtual Riot name he produced ambient dubstep and future garage under the alias Your Personal Tranquilizer, and he has continued exploring riddim, future bass and electro house across releases for labels including Never Say Die, Buygore and Circus.
His catalogue includes a 2025 collaboration with Skrillex, "WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING," released via Atlantic Records, reflecting his continued standing within bass music production and DJ circles more than a decade after his breakthrough.