Straight from the The Third Room machine: “Curation Six: GiGi FM” by Fergus Sweetland, D-Leria, Efdemin, GiGi FM, Fireground. 4 cuts of warehouse-ready techno (raw / deep / hypnotic). Gathering 4 artists from across the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) spectrum, Curation Six: GiGi FM showcases The Third Room‘s curatorial range.
Curation Six: GiGi FM – The Third Room Release Info
Artists: Fergus Sweetland, D-Leria, Efdemin, GiGi FM, Fireground
Genre: Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Release Date: 2026-08-14
Label: The Third Room
Catalog: T3R027
Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes
The final chapter of The Third Room’s curator-led series is shaped by GiGi FM, an artist whose work moves fluidly between club functionality, emotional storytelling and immersive sound design. Through her productions and performances, she has developed a distinct language where rhythm, atmosphere and movement exist in constant dialogue. For the closing chapter, the focus lies on cohesion. Bringing together artists connected through a shared sensitivity for groove, detail and space, the release unfolds through percussive structures and atmospheric elements that move with clarity, depth and intention. The Half Bearded Man by Fergus Sweetland opens the record. A rough yet detailed rhythmic framework, syncopated percussion and a rolling bassline create forward motion, while softer elements and a subtle vocal layer introduce a contrasting sense of lightness, drawing the listener into the track. On Shark Attak, D-Leria places percussion at the centre, but with a more restrained approach. Polyrhythmic bleeps and high-frequency sweeps weave around the groove, maintaining depth and tension without becoming intrusive, giving the track a quiet but persistent drive. The B-side opens with one of its defining moments: Anukari, a collaboration between Efdemin and GiGi FM. Bringing together two distinct approaches, the track unfolds as a layered and atmospheric piece: detailed percussion, connecting textures and subtle melodic fragments create a sense of depth that feels both modern and slightly otherworldly, while remaining inviting and grounded. Closing the record, Even by Fireground reduces the elements further. Warm chords and a restrained rhythmic core create an open, enveloping space, balancing softness with tension and allowing the track to unfold with a quiet sense of momentum. Across all four tracks, the release remains tightly cohesive: built on groove, space and carefully placed detail. As the final entry in the series, it shifts the focus from structure to flow, offering a closing chapter that feels immersive, connected and complete. Copyright 2026 The Third Room A1 Written and Produced by Fergus Sweetland | A2 Written and Produced by Giuseppe Scaccia | B1 Written and Produced by Giulia Fournier & Philip Sollmann | B2 Written and Produced by Angela Dragonetto & Danielle Paduano 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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Tracklist and Tempos
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Fergus Sweetland – The Half Bearded Man Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 141 BPM | E Minor | 6:55
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D-Leria – Shark Attak Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 136 BPM | A Minor | 5:46
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Efdemin, GiGi FM – Anukari Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 103 BPM | Ab Minor | 6:51
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Fireground – Even Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 101 BPM | B Minor | 6:03
Camelot 1A, 8A, 9A – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Mixing at 101–141 BPM
Meet the Artists Behind This Release
Italian techno producer Giuseppe Scaccia operates under the D-Leria alias, having transitioned from hardcore production to launch this project in 2014. His releases span raw hypnotic techno to peak-time driving cuts across labels including Semantica Records, Amotik, and Non Series.
Berlin-based producer Phillip Sollmann, known as Efdemin, hails from Kassel, Germany and has been releasing music under this moniker since 1999. His output spans raw deep techno and deep house across labels including Ostgut Ton, Dial Records, and Stroboscopic Artefacts.
Fergus Sweetland is a Melbourne-based producer, DJ, writer and podcaster who has released 12 tracks since 2021. His music spans raw and hypnotic techno to peak-time driving cuts and breakbeat, appearing on labels including Hayes, Illegal Alien Records, NRBK, EarToGround Records and PRTL WRX.
Fireground is a German duo from Napoli comprising Daniele Paduano and Angela Dragonetto. The pair produces raw and hypnotic techno alongside peak-time driving tracks for labels including Tresor Records, Ilian Tape, and Fides.
Berlin-based producer Giulia Fournier operates under the alias GiGi FM and runs her own label. Her output spans raw and hypnotic techno through to peak time driving cuts, with releases on Ostgut Ton, On Board Music, and WSNWG.
