Riot Shift

Riot Shift are one of the most forward-thinking acts in hard dance. The duo built a sound that sits between Rawstyle and Hard Techno without belonging fully to either — raw, vocal-driven, and unmistakably theirs. Since their debut in 2017, Riot Shift have built a dedicated global following on an uncompromising vision and relentless stage energy. In May 2026, their debut album SCAR SANCTUARY marked a new era: a bolder chapter that pushes their sound further into harder, darker territory while keeping the emotional weight that defines them. Every Riot Shift release is written, produced, recorded and performed entirely by the duo — including their own vocals, which they front live like a band rather than a DJ act. That commitment has led to collaborations with Sickmode, Rooler, KARAH, Vieze Asbak, Anderex, DR.DONK and TOZA, while their live performances continue to fill stages at major festivals and clubs across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.