D.Dan, Rene Wise, Connor Wall, Sunju Hargun, DJ MARIA. links up with The Third Room again for “Curation Two: D.Dan”, a 4-track techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) record that locks in from the first bar. Gathering 4 artists from across the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) spectrum, Curation Two: D.Dan showcases The Third Room‘s curatorial range.
Curation Two: D.Dan [The Third Room]
Artists: D.Dan, Rene Wise, Connor Wall, Sunju Hargun, DJ MARIA.
Genre: Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Release Date: 2026-08-14
Label: The Third Room
Catalog: T3R023
Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes
The second chapter of The Third Rooms curator-led series is shaped by D.Dan, one of the defining voices of a new generation pushing techno into sharper, more forward-leaning territory. Through his productions, DJ sets and close ties to an emerging network of artists, he has helped shape a sound defined by precision, intensity and subtle experimentation. For his curation, the focus lies on collaboration and alignment. Rather than presenting a wide spectrum, the release draws a tight circle around a shared sound: one defined by contrast and a strong sense of aesthetic cohesion. D.Dans Bound sets the tone: reduced, warm and controlled, balancing sharp accents with a steady, grounding low-end. On Dynamic, Rene Wise delivers a records standout moment: a fluid, rolling tool shaped by subtle disruptions and evolving tension. Slither by Connor Wall expands into a more trippy, forward-facing space, while Gensou by Sunju Hargun & DJ MARIA. closes on a fresh, detailed take on acid – understated but effective. Across all four tracks, the release feels tightly unified – less like a compilation, more like a single body of work shaped from a shared sonic language. Contrast plays a central role: between tension and warmth, control and surprise, functionality and detail. Cohesive and focused, the record feels carved from a single aesthetic, where contrast and small, unexpected shifts drive its momentum. C 2026 The Third Room A1 Written and Produced by Theodore Su-Ahn Shin | A2 Written and Produced by Andrew Shobeiri | B1 Written and Produced by Connor Wall | B2 Written and Produced by Sunju Hargun & DJ MARIA. 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
Download ‘Curation Two: D.Dan’ in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF Formats
Tracklist – 133–140 BPM
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D.Dan – Bound Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 140 BPM | C Minor | 5:59
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Rene Wise – Dynamic Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 135 BPM | C Major | 5:18
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Connor Wall – Slither Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 136 BPM | Ab Major | 6:21
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Sunju Hargun, DJ MARIA. – Gensou Original Mix
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 133 BPM | Gb Minor | 5:46
Key & BPM Analysis – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Release
Connor Wall, D.Dan & 3 more – Artist Profiles
Connor Wall is a producer from Melbourne, Australia who began releasing music in 2024. His output spans raw and hypnotic techno to deep dubstep and Afro house across labels including Float Records, Phorum Records, and Autonome Records.
D.Dan is a US-born, Berlin-based techno producer who launched his own label summerpup in 2021. His driving techno and house productions appear on Lobster Theremin and Mork, spanning peak-time energy to raw hypnotic grooves.
Contributor on this release via The Third Room.
Rene Wise is Andrew Shobeiri, a DJ and producer born in Brighton who now operates from Lisbon. His output spans raw and hypnotic techno through to peak-time driving cuts, with releases on Mote Evolver, Knowledge Imprint, and Moving Pressure since 2016.
Sunju Hargun is a Bangkok-based DJ and producer who co-founded Siamese Twins Records and has released music since 2011. The artist produces tech house, deep house, and driving techno for labels including Butter Sessions.
