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One of the scene’s true underground heroes, Dave Sumner AKA Function drops his own take on Dense & Pika’s album collaboration with Igor Cavalera and discharges a deadly remix that keeps true to the pure techno sound.

Stamping his pulsating charm onto ‘Hidden’, Function deploys murky acid raindrops and sweatbox energy into his version, reshaping the original into a refined barnstormer, filled with classic techno tropes.

The New Yorker has forged an enduring musical path over the decades, with early productions for Damon Wild’s Synewave imprint, Sandwell District, Ostgut Ton, his own Infrastructure New York label, and most recently, Tresor Records, and has become a dependable and revered producer and DJ within the genre.

The original mix of ‘Hidden’ can be found on Dense & Pika’s impressive 2021 debut long player ‘Colour Burn’ and features Igor Cavalera, drummer with Brazilian thrash metal deities Sepultura.

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Marco Effe - Suborbital Pattern (Original)

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Digital release: 17th June 2022

01: Overwrite
02: Test Pressing
03: Not Yet
04: Roar
05: A Tre

Naples born and based @lerio-corrado returns to Second State with debut solo EP ‘A38’. After several contributions to the Berlin label’s ‘SUM’ compilation series, Corrado delivers this five track EP showcasing the best of Italy’s techno.

Lerio kicks off with mischievous melodies and a confident kick in the opener, ‘Overwrite’. Light and syncopated percussion snaps and shakes over the lead chord whilst the volume increases and begins to brew tension, soon accompanied by an erratic solitaire idiophone component. Following is ‘Test Pressing’, an unrelenting, full bodied cut with a deep bass and looping metallic element that furiously circles throughout the track. Snappy hi hats are dappled throughout in unison with the kick, creating an anxious energy. ‘Not Yet’ begins with a kick and an alternating pitch of the lead line. The main rhythm smoothly rolls throughout the foundations of this cut, maintaining a slick and grooving vibe despite the sharpness of the shakers and hi hats.

Dancefloor driven cut ‘Roar’ consists of wavering electronics, growls and punchy components. Listening with full intensity creates a sense of an electro-magnetic field surrounding the listener. Corrado strips back the lead line for the final leg and lets a thundering kick and shakers drive forward. ‘A Tre’ has a thud-like kick and somewhat tribal elements. Shakers and rhythmic bleeps jiggle and dance erratically, injecting serious energy into the EP for its final track. Short closed hats and a gurgling sample ring out and echo menacingly, also creating a dark atmosphere.

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Yeah That (Original Mix)

We are more than happy to welcome yet another legend to our ever-growing artist roster - Alexander Kowalski surely doesn't need any introduction at all, as he is one of the most consistent producers in the international circuit of Techno and a highly respected name for fans and colleagues alike. His modern, yet classic approach to writing music gained him a reputation of respect amongst the biggest names in the game and Alexander manages to cement it with every single release he puts out there. We are delighted to be able to release his newest EP „They Came At Night“ with 4 seminal Techno cuts on vinyl and one bonus track for the digital jocks. This time, we refrain from describing the tracks to you in detail, as the music really says it all. Welcome, Alexander! We are psyched to have you on board!

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Alexander Kowalski - They Came At Night

AlexanderKowalski - What's Left Behind

Buy here: mistakemade.fanlink.tv/phototropic

Digital release: 26th August 2022

01: Rayo
02: Never Seen
03: Motor Cell
04: Kelp

Enigmatic duo Mistake Made present the 'Phototropic' EP cintaining 4 spine tingling cuts on the revered Second State imprint. Hailing from Berlin, the pair dropped a breaks infused track on one of the German label's compilations last year.

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Mistake Made - Kelp

Mistake Made - Rayo

Dravuin advances at 135 BPM—steady, methodical, and unflinching. Its core loop grips with mechanical focus, while distant drones and pads drift by like passing signals. A planetary maintenance system on an endless route, balancing forces between worlds. Below, a watcher waits for contact, knowing the approach is inevitable.

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Uncage, the label curated by Marco Faraone, proudly presents the six-track journey, “The Overtones EP”, a collaboration between Marco Faraone and Yoav Nizri, a rising talent marking his second release on UNCAGE. Known for pushing hypnotic and textural techno, this release showcases their combined ability to craft deep, atmospheric cuts with relentless energy and precision.

“The Overtones” blends rolling percussion, pulsating low-end, and layered melodies, creating a hypnotic and driving experience designed for late-night immersion. “Ralaoci” leans into intricate percussion and evolving synth textures, balancing tension and release with a sleek underground edge.

“Other Expression” carries a warm, groove-driven flow, weaving basslines and subtle melodic layers into a sophisticated club piece. On “Organized Cut”, the duo explores percussive and groove-heavy rhythms, adding crisp textures for refined dance floor energy.

“Torin” layers atmospheric elements and evolving synth work over rolling percussion, building hypnotic tension throughout. Closing the EP, “Enhances” delivers crisp percussion, airy pads, and understated melodic drive, perfect for immersive late-night moments.

Tuscany-born and Barcelona-based, Marco Faraone has carved out a reputation as one of techno’s most respected names, with performances at Fabric, Panorama Bar, and DC10 and releases across leading labels such as Drumcode, Rekids, and Defected. His imprint UNCAGE has become a hub for forward-thinking sounds, with releases from Radio Slave, Mark Broom, Donato Dozzy, and new-wave talents like Anfisa Letyago.

Yoav Nizri, a promising newcomer, made his debut with his Elmot EP on UNCAGE and now takes a bold step forward with this second release alongside Marco. With raw energy and an ear for hypnotic textures, he continues to shape his identity as one of techno’s rising forces.

With “The Overtones EP,” Marco Faraone & Yoav Nizri deliver a cohesive and hypnotic statement, marking another confident step in both artists’ journeys and a powerful addition to the Uncage catalogue.


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