Collective States

Collective States is a techno duo from Southampton, UK, comprised of Dan Reid and Gary Benetton. The pair began releasing music in December 2019 and have issued seven releases across their career. They previously operated under the alias Mongo and maintain an active presence on SoundCloud and Facebook.

Their sound spans tech house, melodic house & techno, classic Detroit electro, house, and minimal deep tech territories. Collective States releases on established labels including Knee Deep In Sound, Stil Vor Talent, and Do Not Sleep, with their catalog extending through December 2025. Their musical approach demonstrates versatility across both driving tech house rhythms and deeper melodic techno constructions, making them suitable for DJs programming both peak-time and after-hours sets.