Albert Zhirnov

Albert Zhirnov is a DJ and producer from Moscow, Russia who began releasing music in June 2022. Operating as a solo artist, he has maintained a focused output of seven releases, all appearing on the Clergy label over a three-year period from 2022 to 2025.

Zhirnov produces raw, deep, and hypnotic techno alongside peak time driving variants, delivering the kind of stripped-back intensity that defines contemporary Russian techno. His exclusive relationship with Clergy has allowed him to develop a consistent aesthetic rooted in dark, pounding rhythms and atmospheric textures. The music ranges from deeper, more introspective cuts suitable for warehouse warm-ups to driving peak time material designed for main room moments, with his hypnotic approach threading through both tempos to create sets that build tension through repetition and subtle sonic shifts.