BENJAMIN DAMAGE — Ufo Incision

Benjamin Damage – UFO Incision is the latest 12-inch offering from The Third Room (catalogue T3R029). Arriving on 16 November 2026, the record continues the label’s focus on forward-thinking techno, presenting four tracks that oscillate between expansive melody and stripped-back, rhythm-centric intensity. Within The Third Room’s 2026 output, UFO Incision follows the “Curation Three: Verraco” (T3R024) and precedes the “Curation Two: D.Dan” (T3R023) and “Curation One: Oscar Mulero” (T3R022) releases, situating the EP among a series of curated compilations that showcase the label’s commitment to diverse, club-ready productions. The EP also arrives after the label’s earlier outings such as “Coalescence” (T3R019) and the “Four Small Escapes EP” by Marcal (T3R028), reinforcing The Third Room’s reputation for delivering tracks that balance technical precision with emotive depth. Side A opens with “Feel 4U”, a rolling groove anchored by dry, repetitive drums that propel the track forward. Bright, open pads create a spacious backdrop while carefully placed vocal fragments add tension, giving the piece a hard, propulsive feel tempered by a subtle melancholy. The second A-side, “Solex”, expands the melodic dimension. A shifting arpeggio weaves through darker tonalities, supported by elevated pads and a chopped vocal that keeps the arrangement in constant motion. A loose hi-hat pattern offsets the low-end, preventing the track from settling into static repetition and instead encouraging a dynamic rise and fall. The B-side begins with the title track “UFO Incision”, which marks a decisive turn toward reduction. Here, dry drums lock into a tight groove, while bleeps, glitches and finely placed sonic interventions introduce complexity around a minimal framework. The piece is precise and functional, finding depth in the smallest movements and offering DJs a focused, rhythm-driven moment for peak-time intensity. The record closes with “Orbitings”, a warped take on acid techno. Swinging drums and a dry, hypnotic groove meet futuristic acid tones and deep, modulating stabs, delivering a track that feels both stripped back and perpetually in motion, ideal for sustaining energy deep into a set. In the context of Benjamin Damage’s recent output, UFO Incision builds on the melodic-technical dialogue first explored on the STARFIELD EP (Mind Medizin, MDZN046, 2026) and the earlier Violet Ray EP (NIX, NIX007, 2024). While those releases emphasized atmospheric layers, the current EP pushes further into rhythmic reduction without abandoning the emotive undercurrents that have become a hallmark of the artist’s style. The progression from the expansive “Feel 4U” to the minimal “UFO Incision” mirrors the evolution seen across his catalogue, offering a concise snapshot of his current artistic direction. For DJs, the record offers clear entry points at each stage of a set. “Feel 4U” works as an opening or early-mid-set mood setter, its spacious pads and vocal snippets allowing smooth mixing into more melodic terrain. “Solex” provides a transitional bridge, its evolving arpeggios and subtle shifts suitable for building tension. The title track delivers a focused, percussive thrust ideal for peak-time peaks, while “Orbitings” supplies a hypnotic acid-infused closeout, perfect for maintaining momentum into the latter part of a night. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive narrative across the four cuts, as well as the EP’s placement within The Third Room’s 2026 catalogue. The release arrives as a standard 12-inch vinyl, reflecting the label’s commitment to analog presentation without additional embellishments. Its format supports the tactile experience prized by vinyl enthusiasts and ensures the grooves retain the full dynamic range of Benjamin Damage’s production. Benjamin Damage – UFO Incision, The Third Room, catalogue T3R029, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Benjamin Damage – 1: Feel 4U A2. Benjamin Damage – 2: Solex A3. Benjamin Damage – 3: UFO Incision A4. Benjamin Damage – 4: Orbitings