techno

The UK techno subculture, which centres on techno music, includes a diverse array of ideologies, fashions and forms of expression, which can also include visual art, dance, literature and film. This subculture often exhibits the promotion of individual freedom.

The techno original subculture emerged in the United States, namely Detroit in the 1980's, quickly spreading to the United Kingdom. At the turn of millennium, the subculture began to diversify, which led to the proliferation of factions such as minimal, schranz and many others. 

But 2013 saw the original techno sound mutate into an even more powerful form with many new underground stars emerging including artists such as Tuomas Rantanen, Gabeen, Luis Ruiz and old favourites brushing up their sound such as Oscar Mularo, The Anxious, Reeko and Space DJz. Clean, clear and modern production with dirty, dark and punishing rhythms.

Original UK techno soldier Mark EG brings our attention to this 'second wave' of techno on a brand new mix, showcasing mainly new artists - quite obviously nodding to the punk era of the 70's, where a similar musical development took place. 

1) Documentary Intro
2) Krizz Karo  'Dirt Bike' (Lukas Freudenberger Remix)
3) Gabeen 'AV1'
4) Yamel 'Thunder'
5) Space DJz 'Rotator Cuff'
6) Luix Spectrum 'Dark Voice' 
7) Claudio Petroni 'Slut Cougar'
8) Derek Kore 'Black Wave'
9) Larix 'Die Hauptstadt'
10) Krizz Karo 'Hadron'
11) Spark Taberner 'Deep'
12) DJ Ogi 'Dark Star'
13) DJ Ogi 'Apocalypse'
14) Dani San 'Seven Deers On My Couch'
15) Documentary Outro

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Mark EG Presents Never Mind The Techno Here's The Techno 2013

Dustin Zahn makes his album debut in March 2014 with the release of Monoliths on Adam Beyer's Drumcode label. Gestating over a period of a four years during break from releasing original solo material, Monoliths sees the Minneapolis native capturing the full breadth of his production style in the long-player format for the first time. Having become a mainstay of the Drumcode line-ups for their Berghain residency and beyond, the challenge was set for the Berlin-based Zahn to build upon the reputation he has established in the past decade-and-a-half since he first arrived on the scene, during which time he has also given a platform to artists such as DVS1, Minilogue, Psyk and Truncate via his Enemy Records imprint. 
"Adam Beyer has supported me since day one and almost all of my output has found its' way into his sets since the beginning. Aside from being a champion of my music, he has also become a good friend and has been a big help to me when times were tough. Drumcode was a major influence on me when I first started getting into techno. Getting the opportunity to do an album for an inspirational label with a massive following made choosing them an easy decision." 
The bracing retro-futurist synths of 1984 tease what's to follow: epic, ambitious, raw real techno - as imperious as the album title implies and impeccably designed for the tallest speaker stacks. When the record is at its most dancefloor-focused each cut is an amalgamation of classic techno elements that encapsulate the genre at its most uncompromising, though Zahn's skill as a producer shines through in his ability to demonstrate the range contained within this aesthetic. Whilst embodying the genre's purity of purpose, Monoliths is still able to find and explore different sonic palettes. 
"The overall tone is noticeably a bit more industrial and colder since it was written over a brutal winter in Berlin. It also marks my return to a heavy emphasis on hardware for a more raw sound. A lot of producers try to show their range on albums by writing music that isn't necessarily their strong point. In result, you get a lot of albums with mediocre 'listening' tracks and a couple of token 'club bangers' that should have just been destined for an EP anyway. I decided that I was going to focus on my strengths and write a full-on techno album that sums up my career so far."

06. Dustin Zahn - Miss You - Drumcode

05. Dustin Zahn - Fire in the Sky - Drumcode

04. Dustin Zahn - Jumping Off - Drumcode

03. Dustin Zahn - Against the Grain - Drumcode

Avicii - Levels (Tranz-Linquants bootleg)

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