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Holldën & Second State Premiere Malpractice EP
Portuguese producer HolldĂ«n returns to Second State with âMalpracticeâ EP, a dynamic and texturized 4 track record. Kuiper Noise founder HolldĂ«n presents âMalpracticeâ EP on Second State. Launching the record with breakneck speed is âSlacker.â This chaotic high-energy opener employs furious precision with relentless cymbals and snare drums. The hectic mood thatâs created delves deep with a pummeling kick drum and a dense, malevolent baseline. Synth keys sway and push from one minor key to another, building a deep and dark energy.
Premiere: Kai Van Dongen “Vortex” – Second State
Kai Van Dongen recently contributed a compilation under Second State, and now South African DJ and producer presents his first solo release. He’s releasing an energizing four-track EP titled Expression. Based in London by way of Johannesburg, Kai is quickly establishing his rightful place within the scene.
Auriga Redefines Her Sound on Latest EP ‘Underneath’
Hot off the back of two huge debut releases on Second State and Odd Recordings over the past two months â not to mention an incredible livestream performance from Castillo de Atienza alongside Ramiro Lopez and Lilly Palmer â internationally celebrated Spanish techno sensation Auriga continues her hugely prolific run of Summer 2021 form as she unveils her latest huge EP ‘Underneath’, this time on the one and only I AM Techno (IAMT). Aurigaâs impressive diversity as a producer continues to shine through, as she adds to her flourishing career discography with another huge dancefloor-ready weapon. We caught up with the flourishing Madrid-based artist to find out more.
Tokyo’s Own Risa Taniguchi Releases “When I See You” – Second State
Tokyo techno maven, Risa Taniguchi unveils âWhen I See Youâ EP on the formidable Second State. No stranger to the Berlin label, Taniguchi released her How We Dance Again EP just last year, in addition to a number of contributions to the labelâs compilation series.
Wigbert Discusses Mental Health and the Release of His Debut LP on Second State
Second State recording artist Wigbert discusses his debut career album, titled Distorted Matter, and the importance of mental health and mediation in his life.
Premiere: Jay Lumen Contributes to SUM 9 Compilation on Second State with Allan Feytor, Frankyeffe & More
Second State presents SUM 9, an 11 techno track high calibre compilation from a diverse array of producers from all over the world, including Jay Lumen.
Pan-Potâs Second State delivers the next installment of their compilation series, welcoming fresh talent and label mainstays for a dynamic fusion of intensity, character and the thumping techno that the esteemed Berlin imprint is best-known for.
Premiere: Shlomi Aber Makes His Second State Debut with Nuanced Techno EP “Orion”
Israeli producer Shlomi Aber makes his Second State debut this summer with an assured package of nuanced, nimble techno, of the standard youâd expect from a chameleonic producer with over 17 years in the game. The package comes in the form of his Orion EP.
Digging Deeper with Cadenza Co-Founder Quenum
Swiss veteran Quenum has just returned with new EP Valley Of True People, out this past 26th June via Damian Lazarusâ Rebellion imprint.
Making music since 1996, Quenumâs back catalogue reads like a whoâs who of some of technoâs most lauded labels, including Supernature, Serialism Records and Cadenza, the label he created with fellow Swiss don Luciano. Read more
The SUM Compilation Series Is Back on Second State With 12 Original Tracks
The SUM compilation series on Second State is back with more of the pummeling, moody techno youâve come to expect from Pan-Pot‘s imprint â plus a few surprises.
The SUM 8 V/A is comprised of 12 original tracks fitting of the sound pushed by Second State, including works from Joran van Pool, Magit Cacoon, One Track Brain, Quenum, Risa Taniguchi and of course this premiered track from Secret Cinema.
