Artist
MRD
A Norwegian producer and DJ who mixes nostalgic melodies with new wave and darker techno.
Based in: Norway
Biography
He comes from the Norwegian club scene, and his real name is Kent Tonning. ADE says he has produced across genres from pop to hip-hop and often uses his own singing. He grew up in a wooded region where, by his own account, The Prodigy, black metal and skateboarding were a big part of his youth.[1][3]
Insomniac's profile, written looking ahead to 2019, says that in just two years he had already released one album and six singles, with another album ready.[2]
SoundCloud Stories describes his EP "MISLED YOUTH", four tracks of "banging and nostalgic dance music" that takes cues from trance and new wave. On 22 October 2026 he played Hot Meal at ADE, at Lofi in Amsterdam.[3][4]
Sound
ADE describes melodic, nostalgic and classic sounds blended with subtle touches of new wave, ambient, hardcore and darker-feeling techno. Insomniac calls his sound "melodic, uncompromising, nostalgic, hard and honest".[1][2]
Key tracks
Midsommar — MRD / Narciss
Last Dance — MRD
Sources
Facts checked as of 2026-10-27.