Dave Sumner a.k.a. Function has been part of New York's underground techno scene for over 15 years. Drwan to techno when Jeff Mills took up residency in Manhattan's Limelight club, Sumner started producing, first for Damon Wild's Synewave imprint, later for his own label, Infrastructure. Since 2006 Function is part of the Sandwell District family of artists and has gone from strength to strength ever since. His bleepy, echoing, Sähko-esque techno style has netted him remix jobs for Miss Kittin, Terrence Fixmer, Ben Klock and Plus 8, and a collaboration with Jerome Sydenham has recently appeared on Chris Liebing's CLR imprint. Dave Sumner currently lives in Berlin.
The EP Ember
was top 2 in Best Rated Releases of Week #5
The EP Ember
is featured in Update #075:
Pop Ambient 2012, Seldom Seen, John Talabot
After catching a breath over the holiday season the music world gradually returns to its usual state of frenzy. 'Pop Ambient 2012' and Pinch's Fabric mix continue two of electronic music's best-loved series, while John Talabot, Gonjasufi, Leila, and Benjamin more...
The EP Ember
was top 3 in Best Rated Releases of Week #4
The EP Ember
was picked!
The EP Ember
was reviewed:
Sandwell District badman Dave Summer aka Function drops this first SD release for a while, as usual nothing but the highest grade techno. 'Descending' aggravating pulses and uneasy chords, the bass-driven cosmic 'Picabia', ambient interferences of 'Ember' and 'Inter' continuing its adventurous trajectory. Ace.
