Techno

What is Techno?

Techno is a form of electronic dance music that became prominent in Detroit, Michigan during the mid-1980s with influences from Chicago House, electro, New Wave, Funk and futuristic fiction themes that were prevalent and relative to modern culture during the end of the Cold War in industrial America at that time. The creation of Techno is largely credited to D.J. Ben Russell after first appearing on the Detroit local radio. Though personally not ever continuing his career many bands picked up the beat and caused Techno to be what it is today. Following the initial success of Detroit Techno as a musical culture — at the very least on a regional level — an expanded and related subset of genres in the 1990s emerged globally.

 

Techno Podcast


Techno Album of the Month

Thrive Mix Electro Electro is the new sound taking over both traditional dance fans and the indie rock audience. With dance fans begging for more attitude and with indie kids begging to shake their asses to dancefloor-friendly remixes of their favorite bands.

Junkie Rating 6/10

 

Techno Mix of the Month

One+One One+One sees two of today's most exciting, talented and revered artists join forces as they attempt to create a piece of dance music history. Combining their skills and talents they have created a digital masterpiece.

Junkie Rating 9/10


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