Yanamaste, Alaricø, Toru Ikemoto, Amotik, Lea Occhi keeps momentum on The Third Room with “Curation Five: Alarico”, a focused 4-track statement in the techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) space. Gathering 4 artists from across the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) spectrum, Curation Five: Alarico showcases The Third Room‘s curatorial range.
Curation Five: Alarico – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) at 73–147 BPM
Artists: Yanamaste, Alaricø, Toru Ikemoto, Amotik, Lea Occhi
Genre: Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Release Date: 2026-08-14
Label: The Third Room
Catalog: T3R026
Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes
The fifth chapter of The Third Room’s curator-led series is shaped by Alarico, one of the defining voices of a new generation pushing techno into faster, sharper and more rhythm-driven territory. Through his productions, DJ sets and close ties to a network of like-minded artists, he has helped shape a contemporary sound defined by tension, detail and forward momentum. For his curation, the focus lies on connection. Bringing together artists operating within a shared sonic language, the release reflects a generation where precision, movement and emotional depth exist in constant dialogue. The record opens with Connection, a first official collaboration between Yanamaste and Alarico. The track captures the intersection of both artists’ approaches: Yanamaste’s intricate and distinctive synth work meets Alarico’s driving, forward momentum. Fast, pulsing and tightly controlled, it unfolds through cycles of tension and release, stripped back to its essential elements. On Crimson Leaf Minstre, Toru Ikemoto builds a detailed and contrasting sound palette. Bright, delicate elements interact with darker stabs that disrupt and reshape the rolling bassline, creating a sense of movement that feels continuous rather than moment-based. The track leans into depth and variation, balancing clarity with a more mysterious tone. Blue Lights by Lea Occhi & Amotik shifts into a more groove-led space. What begins with a functional framework gradually opens up – subtle chords and restrained vocal elements add texture and attitude without overtaking the structure, resulting in a track that feels both light and deep. Closing the record, IB1809 sees Alarico return with a defining statement. Reduced but highly present, the track builds around a strong rhythmic core, where chords, melody and vocal fragments interlock with precision. There is a sense of contrast at play – melancholic yet driven, vulnerable yet forceful – culminating in a moment that feels both functional and expansive. Across all four tracks, the release remains tightly focused – fast, dynamic and cohesive, with a strong emphasis on movement and detail. As the fifth entry in the series, it captures a distinctly modern strain of techno, where emotional nuance and rhythmic intensity are no longer in opposition, but fully aligned. Copyright 2026 The Third Room A1 Written and Produced by Irakli Danelia & Alarico Zucchi | A2 Written and Produced by Toru Ikemoto | B1 Written and Produced by Lea Occhi & Anil Chawla | B2 Written and Produced by Alarico Zucchi Mastered by Ahmet Sisman (The Third Room Studios) Artwork by Charlotte Ernst Design by Daniel Bornmann (STUEDIO.XYZ) Distribution by Clone Pressing by Matter Of Fact
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Tracks, BPM & Key
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Yanamaste, Alaricø – Connection Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 147 BPM | A Minor | 5:52
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Toru Ikemoto – Crimson Leaf Minstrel Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 73 BPM | Gb Minor | 5:22
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Amotik, Lea Occhi – Blue Lights Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 137 BPM | C Minor | 5:22
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Alaricø – IB1809 Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 73 BPM | Db Minor | 5:42
Beatmatching Guide – 73–147 BPM – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Contributing Artists – The Third Room Roster
Contributor on this release via The Third Room.
Berlin-based techno producer Amotik operates across raw, deep, and peak-time techno territories since 2017. His releases span his self-titled Amotik label, Edit Select, and bpitch, delivering hypnotic and driving techno with occasional forays into tech house and afro house.
Contributor on this release via The Third Room.
Toru Ikemoto is an electronic music producer based in Osaka, Japan. He produces raw, deep, and hypnotic techno alongside peak time driving tracks for labels including Aum Recordings, Quartz Rec, Suara, and Conundrum Records.
Yanamaste is Georgian producer Irakli Danelia, who began his career at 16 and started releasing music in 2022. His sound spans raw and hypnotic techno to peak-time driving tracks, with releases on Mutual Rytm, Vault Records, Bite, and KYSH.
