This song is a perfect case study for why some house and techno tunes really do need playing to completion to appreciate them. The intensity…
Tag: Techno
17/09/2020: “The Chase (Smooth Mix)” by Juan Atkins
Juan Atkins is one of the three legendary ‘originators’ of Detroit Techno. You could say, without too much hyperbole, that techno wouldn’t exist without him….
25/07/2019: “Mango Drive” by Rhythm & Sound
The often nebulous label of dub techno can generally be taken to mean “things that are similar to Rhythm & Sound”. The Basic Channel duo,…
02/05/2019: “If It Really Is Me” by Polygon Window
Polygon Window is one of the better known aliases of Aphex Twin, along with AFX and The Tuss. “If It Really Is Me” is a…
24/04/2019: “Clap Your Hands” by Slam
Much of the harder, darker techno produced today and in the past tends towards a specific set of sounds, rhythms, and aesthetics. Which is a…
19/02/2019: “Kernkraft 400” by Zombie Nation
For some reason, this has become a football chant. In fairness, the reason isn’t entirely mysterious. The main hook is a fantastically catchy piece of…
20/01/2019: “Rain (Dense & Pika Vocal Remix)” by Kerri Chandler
The original mix of “Rain” by Kerri Chandler, released in 1998, is a perfectly capable and pleasant piece of Garage House. However, I think Dense…
22/12/2018: “The Bells” by Jeff Mills
Jeff Mills was one of the most influential figures in the early Detroit techno scene. He was known for his amazing DJing ability, so much…