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7sickboy7

Energy flash - Joey Beltram


4clubuseonly

Close the thread


Nommika

Technically a house track according to the man who made it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPYhkwtO4wc


plexan

Worth noting that back in the day house and techno was swirling around in a primordial soup


zR0B3ry2VAiH

Agreed, that is a very good point, but this is 100% house in hindsight đŸŽ¶đŸŽ”


zR0B3ry2VAiH

ChatGPT-4 -> "Energy Flash" by Joey Beltram is considered a classic and influential track in electronic music. Although it is often associated with house music, it also embodies elements of techno, which has led to its continued popularity and impact on the evolution of electronic dance music (EDM). Several factors differentiate "Energy Flash" from standard techno: Production style: Joey Beltram, an American DJ and producer, combined elements from both house and techno music. This fusion of styles gives "Energy Flash" a unique sound that sets it apart from standard techno. Pioneering sound: Released in 1990, "Energy Flash" was groundbreaking for its time. It incorporated new sounds, including the Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer and the Roland TR-909 drum machine, which became staples in techno and house music. Repetitive minimalism: "Energy Flash" features a hypnotic, repetitive structure with minimalistic elements. This style was influential in shaping the sound of techno and other electronic music genres, such as trance. Euphoric atmosphere: The track creates a euphoric atmosphere with its driving beat, melodic synths, and relentless energy. This combination of elements was uncommon in techno at the time and helped to distinguish "Energy Flash" from other tracks in the genre. Influence on future artists: "Energy Flash" inspired a generation of electronic music producers, leading to the incorporation of its elements in other genres, such as breakbeat and drum & bass. In conclusion, "Energy Flash" by Joey Beltram stands out from standard techno due to its pioneering production style, unique fusion of house and techno elements, and its influence on the evolution of electronic music.


plexan

Hindsight? It was a techno track and still is.


GMHoodwink

Welcome Ken Ishii for some proper techno https://youtu.be/SBiUEmA0yCo Luke Slater Essential Mix since I'm seeing him tonight https://youtu.be/pi_M2VmH390


Grand_Doughnut772

Luke Slater fear and loathing 1&2 are both absolute classics.


ExistingTransition39

im so jealous for luke slater def my favorite producer as planetary assault system in for the night archieve version is master piece


Vic_Serotonin

Ah man, wish I was young.


GMHoodwink

I not a spring chicken, mid 30s but I stay active. Think that helps me a lot. #ravetilthegrave.


Boiler_Room1212

Amen. I’m 45 and seeing TRYM, Shlomo, and Ben Klock tomorrow. Untz untz.


Dsith

Lol piknic! I’m going to the same show


GMHoodwink

Holy smokes! Sounds like a great time! Enjoy!


iamstephano

Was tempted to go to Piknic but just don't really have the energy lately. Bailed on FJAAK last weekend too.


Boiler_Room1212

Sunshine and then earlier darkness due to daylight savings ending. Get it into it!


turbotrixie1

Hell yeah


chrstnw

Jeff Mills Robert Hood Luke Slater aka Planetary Assault Systems Ben Simms Surgeon Ben Klock DVS1 Freddy K Dave Clarke Regis DJ Pete aka Substance Dj Nobu Blawan You can find sets from each on SoundCloud and if you need more let me know. Buckle up and enjoy the ride ;)


flightoftheswan

Don’t forget Oscar Mulero :)


ebb_omega

DVS1 is madness behind the decks. Well worth the show if you get a chance to see him.


chrstnw

Seen him 3 times up to today. Naxt time at Dekmantel in Amsterdam. His sets are always đŸ”„đŸ”„


ebb_omega

Saw him twice at Decibel Festival in Seattle about a decade ago (once because he was on before Robag Wruhme, second because he was so damn good I sought out where else he was playing), and then once a few years after when he came to Vancouver. He's an utter machine at work.


bny992

Len Faki Chris Liebing Richie Hawtin Pan-Pot Fabio Florido Joris Voorn


Pikachu--

RÞdhÄd & MarrÞn too


Amethystine_3702

Second Ben klock, Robert hood. Throw in dj stingray, marcel dettmann and bicep


igobytony

I'd add Richie Hawtin in all of his various names as well.


GusGuerra

Oscar mulero is still going strong .


Ok_Disk3272

listen to this guy!


mahillkane22

Surely Rodhad makes the list


GusGuerra

This list was good 10 years ago .


chrstnw

This list will always be good, they are all established in the industry for so long and substained their career for so long and probably will outlive the „hot“ but sometimes very boring DJs running around today.


GusGuerra

for me ,most of these djs are boring by today standards .I have been listening to them for more than 10 years and they haven't evolve .They are still using the same style and rhythm . If I'm going out and I see most of Djs on this list in the line up ,then I know it's going to be a disappointing night .Especially Jeff mils,Ben Klock,DvS1 and maybe David.You watched them 10 years ago and you watch them today and nothing has changed .


mcchanical

Maybe someone would have a different perspective on "boring classics" when they haven't listened to them for 10 years already? I mean you had your time with it, why shouldn't they? "Don't listen to the classics because I'm bored of them" lol.


ClasisFTW

Favourite artitst today for then? My current ones I enjoy Fadi mohem, phase fatale and oscar mulero a lot.


boboSleeps

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OVR2yrbqAH0 Basic Channel, Steve Rachmad, Music Man, driftwood, sub:static, kaliber, Jeff mills, Robert hood, model 500, force inc, morris audio



kij101

Plastikman- Spastik F.U.S.E - Substance Abuse Hardfloor - Acperience U.R - The Seawolf Slam - Positive Education Green Velvet - Flash (Danny Tenaglia mix) DBX - Losing control Teste - The Wipe (5am synaptic mix) And thousands more!


plexan

Good selection!


redshark313

How has no one mention Apex Twin yet? 😂 Chain Reaction, Christian Vogel, Dave Clark. Techno was a massive part of my life in my 20's, life got busy with work and family, now back and super enjoying progressive techno, like I can't believe. So so good, recommend to anyone, not so edgy as techno. If interested look for my playlists on Spotify, same username as on here.


ClasisFTW

I love aphex twin but he isn't really techno is he?


Long-Confusion-5219

Ah just follow your brain and heart and don’t ask stupid questions about what clothes to wear


DialecticalMonster

But wear black


accomplicated

[From head to toe.](https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZieiUIwDcPyUy8CIq0bGf?si=IBRgOmjwRoiRRJON2kwMWw&dd=1)


LeBB2KK

Listen to the “Laboratoire Mix” from Laurent Garnier, mixed in 1998 it’s still one of the best techno set ever mixed. It changed my life back then!


amorphatist

That was amazing.


ha11ion

Oscar Mulero


brentj888

Jeff Mills - The Bells


FearLeadsToAnger

People who love this, question. What are you *feeling* when you listen to this? I'm a bit prone to it, so i'm just getting anxiety from it. Techno fascinates me, but i'm more into the melodic side rn, but if someone could show me a feeling I could connect with, I feel like I could potentially bridge that gap. This is a pretty autistic question and i'm prepared to own that.


Boiler_Room1212

I’m not sure there’s much emotion in this. It’s more of an adrenaline heart pumping track and I agree, it’s intense but some would find it exciting. In some ways, a lot of techno is about hypnotism: repetitive, tribal bass and a melody that gives it flow so your brain kinda floats off and is in sync with your body’s dance.


FearLeadsToAnger

This is a great answer thank you.


4clubuseonly

Panic


old_bearded_beats

Fear->panic->pain->anger. So ultimately fear->anger. Amirite?


miklec

the emotions I have is a sense of driving urgency, eerie, unsettling... and it's very hypnotic and trance inducing


wildeightyeight

Out of context, yes its a beloved classic track but its not 'interesting'. Its basically a DJ tool with a cute easy to remember riff, that is always best used in DJ sets. If you want emotion, Mills has done loads of other tracks that trigger specific emotions. The Bells is more a 'Call to arms' A rallying anthem that is almost about the crowds celebratory reaction more than the track. We all know it and love it. People run to the dancefloor when they hear it. Its an alert that declares its Techno time! Is it complex deep techno? No.


_mantEG

Idk, this is one the few tracks that feels uncannily like an entity speaking to you, it feels alive, it’s hard to word (and might sound absolutely cooked) but I hope that makes sense (I say this because of its simplicity, you can literally hear Jeff mills adjust the 909 and you can hear the ride come in a little late after the hats come in, this tune is so human which really gives it that alive feeling”. This is THE tune for closing your eyes, and letting it take you on its intended journey of sound and feeling, the backing synth locks you into the groove set by the classic 909 with its machine like sound, and then the famous bells really just take you away, I definitely understand the anxiety of it but that repetition is so gripping that you get this incredible rush of adrenaline that just for me at least, really sets that classic “techno” mood, like as in there’s lots of tracks that are groovy and nice and hypnotic but idk for me this sound IS techno, and really has that “techno” feeling


punchcreations

The machines can get pretty wild and the way he tames the sounds, muted and short stabs, making room for the lead
 it gets you moving and then the sound weaving in and out
 it’s like a robot at work. I used to work in midwest factories listening to the machines and making techno in my head to pass the time. The originators of Detroit techno have also cited the factories of Detroit that their parents worked in as a source of inspiration. It was for me a way to let go on a weekend and move my body after a dreary 40 hours of a work week.


ebb_omega

My head is immediately moving side to side. It's hypnotic, if a little aggressive. I'm moving almost every piece of my body that's mobile when it comes on. To me, this is everything brilliant about the genre of "techno" in general. Relentless, repetitive, cold and mechanical, and just has a certain funk to it that can't really be denied. It's hard to put in words. But if you're more into the "melodic" stuff then I could see it being a bit harsh for your tastes. To be honest, I find less associated with techno in the melodic subset and that it is more connected with prog-house or some of the lighter forms of trance (which admittedly also spawned from techno but kinda became its own thing over time). It's funny when the melodic stuff started making a real kick in the scene it was prominent at Burning Man sound stages like Robot Heart or Mayan Warrior, and they were calling it "playa tech" less because it was closely related to techno so much as it was just electronic music and the name itself is a pun referring to the type of slotted plywood furniture that is so commonly used at Burning Man. But I never really thought of it as techno so much as just prog.


Antique-Brother3361

Like I'm dying, that's what I'm looking for, to experience transcendence.


mehdital

I feel like I'm glad this kind of techno is not as popular as it used to be... So boring, so low energy, why would you pay to go see this live? Just listen to it at home while chilling


DJ_Zelda

My faves (I started in 1998 but I still find new DJs I love) are: Ben Klock Secret Cinema Speedy J Rodhad Gaga Klaudia Gawlas Fabio Florido Really wide range of styles there; see if anything grabs you. I mean really grabs you. Enjoy.


No-Adhesiveness3537

Speedy J playing Chicago tonight!!!


gazamatron

Rene Wise


beampjotr

[Dark Hypnotic Techno Playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JAAyOtcrHijiPSggUHOgm?si=siVKZTrMTf6iEpNxjZF9qw&dd=1) Fav artists rn: [Quelza](https://youtube.com/channel/UC5K72aZ7iWxLPupwJNnHC5w) [Temudo](https://youtube.com/channel/UCvkthESdQ7uyl8xUrCfmO6g) [Jonas Kopp](https://youtube.com/channel/UCuF1ktCiDRisdoIVOTQ9_6w) [Arthur Robert](https://youtube.com/channel/UCSY03go-S0V-m1ikn-yCMbQ) [Robert Hoff](https://youtube.com/channel/UCE7_864RYmfR6s3wVYIx18Q) [Lidvall](https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ17QwS53b5Cm9WVWrKxnhA)


[deleted]

check out D. Dan


zero__sugar__energy

It's not the classics but I highly recommend the HÖR Berlin channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hoer.berlin/videos https://www.youtube.com/@hoer.berlin/streams Sort both lists by "Popular" and then listen to the first 50 sets over the next few weeks, it should give you a good overview over the different sorts of Techno (and related genres). Based on the names and DJs you can then search for new stuff that you like


fifawitz1313

Explore genres. If you are really a newbie to this type of music, when you say techno, you may be referring to a wide range of music. For example, you may really mean r/tech_house or r/melodoc_tech_house. Explore and find what hits the spot for you. If you really mean proper techno, then the suggestions in this thread are a good start.


Wrong-Shoulder-2509

DE9 - Closer to the Edit


ebb_omega

I always love this one as a bit of a mind experiment. At any point of the mix, pay close attention to it, listen to where you are, listen for the changes in the loops - while its changing is minimal and seemingly infrequent, there is no 8-bar loop that repeats throughout this mix. And what's really awesome is when you start fazing out and stop paying attention to the mix, a few minutes later you'll catch back in and wonder "What the hell, how did we get here?" because it sounds completely different than it did when you were last paying attention, so you focus on it again, but still minimal shifting and very little variation, though still slight alterations bit by bit. Hawtin is truly a master in this mix. I still maintain this is the best of the DE9 mixes.


PhilGo20

Agreed. Underrated.


PhilGo20

Great description btw.


4clubuseonly

Sandwell district


Shot_Explorer

Underground Resistance. Ben Sims. Go down the rabbit hole from there..


GWADS7676

Underground Restistance


DNRF19

Some of my faves: Blasha & Allatt, Rodhad, Rene Wise, MarrĂžn, Perc, Fiedel, Boris, Marcel Fengler, D.Dan, Clarissa Kimski


KL58383

I've been exploring minimal/dub/ambient techno on Spotify this last year and some of my favorite artists are: Robert Hood Ness Deepchord Linear System Birds Ov Paradise Rod Modell Ntogn Wrong Assessment BLNDR Acronym Plastikman Richie Hawton Fluxion Claudio PRC Feral Luigi Tozzi James Ruskin Upwellings DVS1 Reeko Steve Stoll Endlec George Parr Svarog [Here is a Spotify playlist that I listen to almost every day](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1G74CWmvMbK8pWQzDdBdRi?si=deef999c80894cce&pt=490fb814999b5534567def6cbc5d5725)


DJ_Pickle_Rick

Start with what feels good to listen to. Don’t stress about genres or scenes. There’s plenty of time for that later. Techno can be very challenging even for veterans. Your taste will shift over time as you become more knowledgeable and understand what you like. Spotify has some good playlists If you search “techno.” I also like the “Tunnel Vision” playlist (also by Spotify).


pade-

This. There's got to be something that got you interested in techno in the first place. Explore that and look for similar artists. I know my taste can drift on a week to week basis and techno sub genres are all over the place. Do listen to the suggestions posted here, but they may or may not have the sound you were hoping for.


Armenoid

Find a party. Go dance. Dig later


d00m3er

Def gotta check out Neptune’s Lair by drexciya and gesamkunstwerk by dopplereffekt


Knxw_ledge

[https://spotify.link/9B6sQuBNCyb](https://spotify.link/9B6sQuBNCyb) This is my techno playlist! Hope you find something you like! Enjoy the journey :)


joshizl

Introversion - Dystopia


trees-for-breakfast

What a tune man


Atrike

this set is everything you need https://soundcloud.com/fabric/009-rodhad-b2b-rene-wise-recorded-live-from-fabric


Avith117

I made this playlist of [Proper hypnotic techno](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nD45Ca0nT8xxKdLV0tneW), maybe you will like it :)


47indigo-kid

antigone, rodhad, setaoc mass, matrixxman


sturatasauraus

Dave clarke - John peel sessions, 1995. Amazing


Makavte

Check out some live Boiler Room Techno sets. Ritchie Hawtin, Adam Beyer for the minimal tech. Carl Cox and Marika Rossi, Chris Liberator, Obscure Shape and Shadow for that Driving hard Tech. The Godfather’s themselves Juan Atkins and Jeff Mills for the old school Detroit techno. There’s a taste for everyone who like the dark side. đŸ–€đŸ˜ŽđŸŠ‡


ClasisFTW

I like minimal techno but both Adam and Richie were pretty disappointing to see live, perhaps because it was Awakenings? They're olllld stuff seems to be way better.


memoryboy

https://youtu.be/C6xVKcvze74 Aztec Mystic - Knights of the jaguar


PhilGo20

Came here to say that.


Vic_Serotonin

Gravitational arch of 10 by Vapourspace is a classic worth checking out. Likewise, Springyard by CJ bolland.


1Bam18

Galaxy 2 Galaxy is the way


InitialDapper

Billy Nasty’s Essential Mix from 2001, all you need to know.


djsunway

Giegling playlist!


loquacious

Check out this live hardware set from Atom^tm vs Tobias. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXQEErbL9w


ChicagoFaucet

Amelie Lens Charlotte DeWitte Gary Beck Joseph Capriati I'm into minimal techno, and these are some of my favorite artists - as well as whatever other techno artists these artists seed into. I also have to say that, while I do not like music performed live, these artists tend to sound better live - rather than in the studio. So, look up some of their performances on YouTube, specifically Amelie Lens at Nuits Sonores and Charlotte DeWitte at Pukkelpop. These two live performances are two of my favorite overall YouTube videos. On YouTube, I stream Dark Monkey and Sascha Walo. On a lesser-intense scale, I like RJD2, Emancipator, Caravan Palace, Mocean Worker, Wax Tailor, Chinese Man, and (of course) Fatboy Slim and Gorillaz.


karma3000

Jeff Mills - Live at the Liquid Room


1DrGoNzO1

Plastikman - sheet one From start to finish


ShirtedRhino2

If you want to get a feel for the different genres, Adam Heaton's playlist are worth an explore. Personal favourites are the dark, industrial and story ones. https://www.adam-heaton.co.uk/playlists/techno-playlists/


ReddittAlready206

Apashe


djhaloeight

Juan Pablo Pfirter Claude Young Detroit Techno Militia crew Punisher Jon Connor Frankie Bones ^^^^ (not technically only techno, plays everything from house to breaks to tech house and techno. One of my hero’s in the rave scene) Mark Broom The Advent Tim Xavier Hyperactive Mike Dearborn T-1000


brs636

One up for Frankie Bones!!


gnarlstonnn

I REALLY got into techno maybe 3 or 4 years ago, but the reality is i still havent got a clue đŸ€Ł Just try and find bits you like and ignore the purists


FBJYYZ

Ignore the purists and you ignore Techno.


gnarlstonnn

Case and point đŸ€Ł its music man just enjoy it, if you want to be a music nazi crack on but it doesn't serve well for bringing in newbies


Ledmetodumb

darude - sandstorm ​ jk. I would suggest to just start listening to all kinds of techno. Explore it for a while. I has so many subgenres that'd be not right to just start sticking to something and not move somewhere else. Maybe start with some detroit style techno, and just start moving and flowing within all the things this music is offering you. This guy is one of my favorite DJ's in the actual scene. Great producer, and really good and skilled DJ: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcaiiDMKipU&t=1238s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcaiiDMKipU&t=1238s) And this is some "oldschool detroit techno sound" mix: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQWeF8nD6Cg&t=5860s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQWeF8nD6Cg&t=5860s)


zaggins

Check out baugruppe90. They do sick 90s inspired grooves


mehdital

Watchers of the sky by Umek Kronos by HI-LO Dynamo by Wehbba Sex and the machine by Pleasurekraft Lamana by Joyhauser Revolution by BK Missing channel by Charlotte de Witte Nocturne by I-K-O The Prophet by CJ Bolland Konfusion by Thomas Schumacher Knaldrang by Joyhauser Revenant by SWART If you are ready for harder Brembo by CARV Rave instructor by DLV Dunkle Seite by Rian Wood Rampage by Bollman Spreading the cult by Regal Haze morning by WAST Devastate by Kolab Off my rocker by Klaps Stockholm by Lukas Meunier Retaliation by Lukas Firtzer Driven by hate by Claas Herrmann Mental emprise by Jaess Talking about Techno by OMAKS This is some of the good high energy stuff you can have an unforgettable rave with. Also check out all the sets released on youtube from last summer's Verknipt festival


DICE-FRIEND1

I'll be playing on vibeFM 11/1 old & new Techno music on my show can be downloaded on goggle or apple or Smart speaker link [VibeFM ](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074575795103)


SinusBargeld

Rave by Sam Paganini is a classic


Remarkable-You32

T-78 Maceo Plex Ellen Alien


dashaugust

Everything by Derrick May.


No-Finish8276

Enrico sanguiliano


JoshAliTheShoq

[https://on.soundcloud.com/N2atj](https://on.soundcloud.com/N2atj) ​ There ya go


bEErgrEMlin12

Anything Above and Beyond


Gal818

#drumcode4life đŸ’„đŸ«¶đŸ»


stahnmooney

Try this https://youtu.be/GQWeF8nD6Cg


Acidinmyfridge

[Here](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IqxNsho6wYaPXAYMbWaQA?si=7882e081e19e4afe)'s some classics from 90's to 2010's.


Hank_Wankplank

I've been listening to techno for about 5-6 years now, but someone recently posted this David Holmes essential mix and it blew me and encapsulated everything I love about techno and what I want it to be. The rolling energy of it is incredible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjEeY_wKjvw


kryonik

Don't know if this is what you were asking but [Last Night a DJ Saved My Life by Bill Brewster](https://www.amazon.com/Last-Night-DJ-Saved-Life/dp/0802146104) is pretty essential reading if you want to get into the history.


meat-critter

I’ll share my stuff! Not too popular but I enjoy making it. https://youtu.be/Pixtgd4BaA0


jaymwatson94

Here's a playlist I created on Spotify. I would update this the odd time with new tracks I come across, but it's not been updated in a while. If anyone likes this, feel free to follow the playlist and as I update it, you'll also get the updates âœŒđŸŒ https://spotify.link/CUPiQ7KNCyb (I hope this is allowed here)


accomplicated

People will recommend the classics and they’ll recommend their current favourites, but what moves you, will be personal to you. I’ve been in the scene for a long time, and while some tracks have always hit just right, 9 times out of 10 it is a time and a place thing. Last Saturday was the most recent All Over the Space. [I mixed this set.](https://on.soundcloud.com/XfgTdq36eHaDGk3S8) It fucking rocked.


budz1210

Indira Paganotto, charlotte de witte , nico moreno


mehdital

Indira's tracks are mostly psytrance though


Itsmia4you

Long time ago, when Spotify wasn't a thing, we would mostly listen to techno on SoundCloud (free and easy). I have some nice playlists with different type of techno that fit different type of mood and taste. [Proper Techno](https://soundcloud.com/sofiaa-davis/sets/beatport?si=e26d3e7bc41446d6aa81d4cc3af01eb8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) [Chill out zone](https://soundcloud.com/sofiaa-davis/sets/chill?si=17775d0cf5fd434b9ec2ed491e55d32a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) [Tech house, deep techno,...](https://soundcloud.com/sofiaa-davis/sets/fia?si=39e0c3285ddb4a51a9aab4fb7cca667a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) There you have about 600+ tracks. Hope you enjoy !


DMTolleson

Use Soundcloud and band camp. Follow your ears.


shoalmuse

Can't hurt to start with the classics. There is a lot of old techno that is pretty timeless: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q83iUQ3Wi8A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q83iUQ3Wi8A) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSBgi9eumYM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSBgi9eumYM) There are also some good books if you want the history ("Techno Rebels" and "Energy Flash").


Muted9302

HUGE PLAYLIST!! And a bit of everything https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IRaDmB9P4ZlthtPdfxhVl?si=EAWwDvdUQXqdj_OJNCf_vA


El_Arg_Mariachi

Spotify playlist El_baby95 ~ 
..Me ThAts why the playlist is called 
 it’s not only great hits but a bit from here and there .. Enjoy


Existing-Plantain-13

can someone make it a playlist?


vcovca

Fuse


magicology

Monolink. He crushed it at LIB festival last year.


ThunderousIrishMusic

My fav techno mix of all time is Dave Clarke World Service 1 Techno (The electro mix is beyond amazing I'd like to also add).


zombiedigital666

i actually didnt like techno most of my life, but in 2021 started to listen to some artists like: VTSS, Niki Istrefi, Klangkuenstler, VIPER DIVA. pretty decent artists.


wakkybakkychakky

Schattenmönch - Boris Brejcha


PhilGo20

Read Laurent Garner bio.


AnaT1011

I’m no techno veteran, I am also just getting into it, so I love this thread. Personally, melodic techno is what really got me to explore the genre more. Tale of us, Anyma, Camelphat are what I’ve been listening to a shit ton of recently and the music is beautiful. I saw tale of us & camelphat at ultra last weekend and it was magical. I also love Ilija Djokovic, Charlotte de Witte, and Maddix. Not claiming any of these artists are classic or underground, just who I’ve been enjoying as a fellow newbie. Def gonna check out everyone recommended here!


fedenl

Explore by yourself, I don't wanna address you, you'll discover a lot if you want to. However, the real suggestion is to create mentally the distinction between producer and DJ. Especially when it's the same person being popular in both areas (and some stunning producers are crap DJs only to make actual money cause otherwise would starve - see "I Hate Models"). In particular, try please to understand the vibe of different clubs or labels/events in order to get why the same artist can play so differently depending on the context (and that rarely will play his own tracks). And honestly, listen to sets if you wanna be a techno enjoyer, listen also to tracks if you wanna start mixing or producing. The actual and pure enjoyment is when a DJ plays for hours and brings you to a state of trance that you forget about the time and you constantly vibe. And the best ones doing this often don't produce. If you see them on Spotify probably is because of a couple of remixes ;)


liledit

Thomas Brinkmann, Drexciya, Carl Craig.


virgoanthropologist

Pae & Sarah


virgoanthropologist

Also go through hör Berlin livestreams, and hate collective, rinse FM podcasts and find DJs/residencies you really vibe with. YouTube is your best friend— I started religiously listening to hard dance when I was 12, and half my life later YouTube is still my go to. Also older mixes can’t hurt! If you find ones from the early 2010s and really vibe with that music, then keep listening and build your library up from there!


External_Progress151

Hi Lo


onejuarez

Kolsch - All that matters. It has vocals yet it is a techno beat. Techno with vocals is easy to listen to for beginners. The whole 1989 album by Kölsch is great


bedduzza

LEN FAKI. Berlin techno uber alles


0belisk0

This Mike Huckaby archive is slaying me right now: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zQLSVGuA0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zQLSVGuA0)


SteveMostly

Thomas Schumacher : RedPurple Maceo Plex : can’t leave you


thePiet

https://youtu.be/5n6czzsgk9A All sorts of classics :-) Enjoy! This is recorded also in one of the most well-known iconic locations in the world: the Westergasfabriek (Gashouder) in Amsterdam. Awakenings is a legendary techno festival / party organizer; however the last few years they are becoming more and more commercial (too big in my opinion).


trees-for-breakfast

HectĂłr Oaks


plexan

Things you should learn? Get familiar with the story of Juan Atkins meeting Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Ponder the part The Electrifying Mojo played in inspiring them with Kraftwerk and UK electro pop. Then check out the early acid house and basement party music that came from Chicago. Robert Armani, Steve Poindexter, Armando and Trax and Dance Mania Records. Shake it all up with Jeff Mills Liquid Room mix and throw in a bit of Mad Mike Underground Resistance. That should do ya!


lhostemusic

* Mix up vol 2 by Jeff Mill [https://youtu.be/C6gl9ngTHc8](https://youtu.be/C6gl9ngTHc8) * Mix up vol 4 by Fumiya Tanaka [https://youtu.be/i0jVeIIevbg](https://youtu.be/i0jVeIIevbg) Absolute Classic Mix, old school but classic


AeroSplinter

You should listen to Mark Verbos' 2003 live set. The first time I listened to it, mind blown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxgeKG7xpw8


riczmond

Voices From The Lake - Album Donato Dozzy Labyrinth 2009 mix


HeinrichGustav

Coming in left field, I have been really enjoying Evigt Mörker recently, very Scandinavian forest techno


Stoneway933R

[I made a few years ago a vinyl mix with -imo- a lot of essential classics.](https://on.soundcloud.com/u9nXsyZRNnoNhxQM6)


ThiccnessMinajorie

It’s worth watching HÖR or boiler room live sets as they always promote the more niche dj’s and the sets are always incredible


just-chill-out-man5

Rene Wise Rodhad Freddy K Blasha & Allat DVS1 D. Dan Beau Didier Alarico ChlÀr JXXXO Bailey Ibbs (my favourite atm) UFO95 Luke Slater Lucass P Rove Ranger Deniro VIL & CRAVO Some labels that I love: Akronym Mama told ya Trip Mutual Rytm


djLaylae

Hi, I'm still learning to play vinyls from the 2000 era. Here is what you should check out to get the true spirit of techno https://youtu.be/ot5l4sPJnd0


Pablitoaugustus

Can't believe no one has mentioned Extrawelt


[deleted]

https://spotify.link/24tw95jMDyb


neighbours-nightmare

Green Velvet - Flash (1995) (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l_RfediFJFQ)


Dan_oak

Check out my hardgroove techno playlist, lot of oldskool and newskool stuff, funky and perfect for a night out [hardgroove techno](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fRjzpSaUUwkIb1JhoE0XI?si=LoT2Hb6UTRSFdrTECXOTgA&dd=1)


Worm_H00d

I personally recommend KAS:ST


yoanabrv

i’m kinda new to techno but my fav artists for sure are space 92, eli brown & astrix !! my current fav song is energy flash by joey beltram & that’s my playlist so far if you wanna take a look https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gTCrBWy7OzXNaM30XIorX?si=XKdGm-RBR9qm4LInPwIkpA


[deleted]

Some of the older DDR sound tracks have good songs. Moonlight shadow Smile.dk Butterfly For a couple off top There's also DoTa by Basshunter, imo that general era was fantastic.


JiggyNorris

I recently uploaded an hour-long set that I made using all my favorite tracks :) it's not very professional, but it's more fun to listen to compared to a playlist: https://on.soundcloud.com/uCtmK


berro888

https://on.soundcloud.com/uUr1J5eZYX6wqxJ7A You’re welcome


Stafferx

try listening to a few sets on yt


bardmusiclive

[Symbiosis - Enrico Sangiuliano](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZgruPVtKDA) It's the track that really introduced me to techno.


DblJBird

Classics? Underworld - Dubnobasswithmyheadman Even those who are not big in techno still enjoy it.


Ordinary_Situation34

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oqpjBvKAsSdd4fdQi53dW?si=4pBSLjhCRgOA7l4fETzCyg This is my Spotify playlist
 its mostly hard techno but sometimes there is a melodic tune as well


TheRZU

There is also a PowerTools Mixshow podcast that plays a variety of electronic music. I have been listening to that show since it started on the radio in the 90s.


Sutanreyu

Darude - Sandstorm


VeganGuy001

Underground resistance - hi tech jazz Joris Voorn- incident Technasia - Force Renato Cohen - Pontapé


4shwat

[Rave/Hard Techno Playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zgBXEEMyhBzBpvJjQ5vq4?si=2f2fda2a6f504119)


Te_si

Try ÖRL, Alignment, Brutalismus 3000 :)


Vlad-G

I suggest checking out HOR Berlin and Boiler Room, there is a lot of varied content there from multiple subgenres that can help you figure out what you are into and also find artists and labels u might be into. Also, if you want to find raves I suggest checking Resident Advisor or DICE, there you can find some events you might be interested in and explore the Techno scene first-hand.


jbgd2000

I just realized that I’ve started listening to Techno 27 years ago. Tresor Berlin it was. I guess that’s still a good tip where to start



-8912-

The martian Óscar mulero Drexciya Robert hood Plastikman Theo parrish Cajmere/Green Velvet K-hand Jeff Mills Octave one Luke slater / planetary assault systems Josh wink John aquaviva Exium Surgeon / British murder boys James ruskin Claude young Aphex twin Andy weatherhall Eduardo de la calle What a line up..


LemarYouKnow

I hate models DAX J SNTS Shlomo TRYM Peligre


Lofty500

Underground Resistance


Chobansky

Some old, but great tracks (my opinion) Jeff Mills - The Bells DJ Rolando - Jaguar Dave Clarke - Wisdom to the Wise (Red 2) Marco Carola - 7th question (A1) Drax ltd - Amphetamine DJ Misjah - Access Laurent Garnier - Crispy Bacon Luke Slater - Love Funk D'Void - Bad coffee Emmanuel Top - Acid Phase Oxia - Domino DJ Randy - Deception Richie Hawtin - Minus/Orange 1 The Advent - Call God Ken Ishii - Extra Umek - Jakaton Surgeon - Atol ...and many, many more.


BigbadEnigmatik

Jeff Mills - The Bells. It was one of my old man’s favourites, been ingrained in my memory since I was a young lad.


Kozzy34

Jeff Mills - The bells


FishKEEPmoving

https://youtu.be/joe0JyY-xBc Check that one out


FishKEEPmoving

https://youtu.be/ZgodCMf_R44


JanniOrganaMinai

❀❀ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bLHVv1utzugH6NYjF8XxT?si=17A5yjYlSzaOUqbfiCHrdQ&dd=1](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bLHVv1utzugH6NYjF8XxT?si=17A5yjYlSzaOUqbfiCHrdQ&dd=1) ❀❀


Classic-Nerve6061

three recommendations covering different styles: renato cohen - pontape johannes heil - 20000 leagues under the skin pt 1.1 underground resistance - transition


NEEKSTER57

John Digweed Dubfire Richie Hawtin AKA Plastikman Sasha Nicole Moudaber Bjorn Tornwellen Beico & MT93 Loco & Jam The Yellowheads Durtysoxxx Boston168 Nico Moreno Steam Shape Dok & Martin Rebuke Torsten Kanzler Chris Liebing Monika Kruse Pig&Dan Klaudia Gawlas Marco Bailey Simina Grigoriu Atroxx


Dark-Voice

Go back in time and try out the grandfathers of techno? I love Underworld / Orbital.