Marcal – Four Small Escapes EP on The Third Room

The The Third Room imprint continues its run with “Four Small Escapes EP” from Marcal — 4 tracks of pure techno (raw / deep / hypnotic), available in lossless formats. Spanning 68–137 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.

Four Small Escapes EP: 4-Track Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Release

Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

Marcal has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices of a new generation of techno producers, combining rhythmic precision with an instinct for detail, tension and movement. On Four Small Escapes, he delivers four tracks built around subtle shifts and carefully placed moments of surprise, where intricate sound design and groove remain in constant dialogue.nnOpening with Smoke from Respawn, Marcal immediately establishes the record’s character. Syncopated rhythms, intricate percussion work and subtle sound design details unfold within a streamlined framework, creating a groove that feels both spacious and forward-moving. Wooden rimshots and glassy textures interact across an open arrangement, giving the track anfluid and trippy quality.nnArapuca shifts into darker territory while maintaining the same sense of control. Organic percussion, rolling low-end momentum and sharply placed accents continuously reshape the groove, creating a track that feels alive through movement rather than dramatic intervention.nnOn Ultimamente, Marcal introduces one of the record’s most immersive moments. Fleeting sonic details appear and disappear throughout the arrangement, while a carefully integrated vocal element adds depth and emotional weight without disrupting the flow. The result is a track that invites complete immersion while remaining firmly focused on the dancefloor.nnClosing the EP, The Surprise Test delivers its most direct statement. Rough and driving without leaning into industrial aesthetics, the track is powered by rolling energy, syncopated claps and a series of subtle electronic details that continuously animate its surface. The contrast between rawness and precision gives the record a powerful closing moment.nnAcross all four tracks, Four Small Escapes highlights Marcal’s ability to create tension through detail rather than excess. Reduced yet expressive, the EP balances functionality with a strong sense of character, allowing small gestures and unexpected shifts to leave a lasting impact. nnCopyright 2026 The Third RoomnWritten and Produced by Laerte Ferreira Marcal FilhonMixdown and Mastering by Ahmet Sisman (The Third Room Studios)nArtwork by Daniel Bornmann & Lennard Makosch (STUEDIO.XYZ)nDistribution by ClonenPressing by Matter Of Fact

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Tracks, BPM & Key

1. Marcal – Smoke from Spawn Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 136 BPM | D Major | 5:43

2. Marcal – Arapuca Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 137 BPM | F Minor | 5:12

3. Marcal – Ultimamente Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 68 BPM | D Minor | 5:42

4. Marcal – The Surprise Test Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 137 BPM | E Minor | 5:43

Meet the Artist Behind This Release

Marcal 🇧🇷 · 32 releases

Marcal is a Brazilian techno producer from Goiânia who has released 31 tracks since 2018. His music spans raw and hypnotic techno to peak-time driving tracks, appearing on labels including Suara, Rekids, and Enemy Records.

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)Techno (Peak Time / Driving)LOSSLESS Electronic Music