KRL
Open-format DJ. Professional sound. A full dance floor.
I'm Karl Krusel, known as KRL. Grand Rapids based, originally from Traverse City. I bring my own professional rig, read the room, and keep the energy right all night. Bars, clubs, weddings, private events. Whatever the night calls for.
Reading the room. Setting the tone.
I've been DJing for about five years, the last one professionally. Bass and dubstep are what I love most, but most of my work is open-format. I can play to any crowd. Younger, older, it doesn't matter. I read what the room responds to and build the set from there.
Top hits, house, drum and bass, dubstep, throwbacks. Whatever fits the night. I hold a residency at The Grand Woods Lounge in Grand Rapids and play bars and events across Michigan. My focus stays on the crowd, not my screen.
A complete audio-visual experience.
Open-Format Sets
I blend genres in real time based on what the room is doing. No fixed setlist.
Bars & Clubs
High-energy sets built to keep the floor packed from open to close.
Private Events
Weddings, parties, corporate nights. I tailor the set to your crowd and your vibe.
Every Genre
House, drum and bass, dubstep, top hits, throwbacks. I've got it covered.
Pro JBL Sound
I bring my own full sound system. Two mids and an 18 inch sub.
Custom Visuals
Animated loops made for your theme, venue, logo, or brand.
Catch me on the decks.
Plus bars, clubs, weddings, and private events all over Michigan.
Want KRL at your spot?
Bars, clubs, weddings, private parties, brand nights. Send me your date and venue and I'll check availability and put something together.
More than music. A complete atmosphere.
I build custom visual loops that run on venue TVs, projectors, and screens during a set. I can design them around a holiday, a theme, your event, your logo, or your brand. Everything in the room works together, from the music to the screens.
St. Patrick's Day Loop
Holiday visuals with the venue logo and KRL branding built into a themed green loop.
Branded Venue Loop
Custom visuals built around your logo and brand.
Cosmic Gradient Loop
Abstract VFX for when you want the atmosphere to feel immersive.
KRL — Kid Cudi Edit
Custom VFX cut to a Kid Cudi set.
Recent sets. Live footage.
Live at The Grand Woods Lounge
Crowd Reaction Clip
Behind the Decks
Crowd Clip
Hear how a set comes together.
Open-Format Bar Mix
SoundCloud Mix
KRL Tapes
SoundCloud Mix
KRL Tapes Vol. 1
SoundCloud Mix
Professional kit for any room.
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ
Flagship club-level controller. My main setup.
JBL Professional Sound
Full pro audio system I bring to every show.
Mid Speakers + 18" Sub
Two mids and an 18 inch subwoofer.
Custom Visuals & VFX
Loops built for your theme and your room.
Book KRL for your next night
Bars, clubs, weddings, brand nights, private parties. Send me your date, venue, and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you with availability and what I can bring to make it a good night.
Latest from the feed.
Clips from sets, behind the decks, and upcoming dates. Follow to see where I'm playing next.
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