Daria Kolosova is an impressive Ukrainian-German DJ who has taken international stages by storm with her diverse range of genres, from driving techno and breakbeat to jungle, electro, and hardcore. Born and raised in eastern Ukraine, she started out with classical piano training and played her first DJ sets in Luhansk. She then refined her style with the “Materia” collective in Kyiv. She is now a regular performer at renowned venues such as Berghain & RSO in Berlin, Bassiani in Tbilisi, and Fabric in London. Her artistic vision is characterized by energy, empathy, and a desire to build bridges through music.
Kolosova was born in Lutugino, Ukraine, and grew up in a musical environment. Her father was a passionate music lover, and her mother enrolled her in piano lessons at an early age. At nine years old, she had a defining moment when she heard “Diesel Power” by The Prodigy and felt the power of electronic rhythms—a catalyst for her DJ career.
She first appeared in 2010 in Luhansk, where she also organized her own parties. She later moved to Kyiv and became a resident DJ at clubs like Keller. She also founded the collective Materia-UA under her former pseudonym, Dar:k. Over time, she dropped her pseudonym and adopted her real name, an important step toward artistic authenticity.
Daria isn’t tied to any one genre. Her sets are multifaceted, surprising, and full of energy. She blends hard, groovy techno with elements of breakbeat, electro, hardcore, and jungle. Through this mix of genres, she tells stories not just through volume, but also through dynamics, emotion, and drive. Daria views music as the “universal language of empathy and unity” and channels her personal energy through it to create shared experiences.
She has performed on legendary stages such as Berghain, Bassiani, Fabric, and The Fold in London. She has performed at international festivals such as Awakenings, Time Warp, Glitch, the Zurich Street Parade, and Junction 2. She also completed her first season in Ibiza, performing at Amnesia, Hï, and DC10. She can also be seen performing at clubs like Tresor and at queer events.
Daria is not only a DJ, but also a producer. She focuses on the live experience. A milestone for her was her residency with the NECHTO label, founded by Ukrainian artist Nastia.
Additionally, she organizes her own parties with Materia UA, creating a platform for like-minded individuals. She has collaborated with Nastia on B2B sets, highlighting her connection to the scene and their shared vision.