Techno 101

After a stonking night out at Girls Love Bass, I've decided to make more of an effort with my Techno listening...I used to be well into the sound a few years ago, but recently I just ain't been hearing it, and I've not made it to many techno gigs. Simply cause I've been going to house/dnb gigs instead.

So, Techno 101...who's on form right now producer wise? Top 5 tunes? On-form local DJ's? (I have to put in my 5c worth on Dan Morgan here, heard him at Hardsoul a while back and loved it!, plus respect to the ladies at Fu on Sat night) Live sets to look out for on P2P networks?

you'll be wanting to go to 'hardsoul' at galatos 24th august.. you will find aucklands finest techno with the likes of miles kuen, michael geddes & mat drake.. be there or be nowhere!

Oh yes congabird, penciled in already!

If you want to purchase a good mix CD go grab Umek's new one - Torture Chamber 2.

It's chocka block full of phat funky techno goodness and probably one of the best cd's I've listened to this year.

I loved the last release from Oliver Ho and have heard awesome things about his new mix CD.

yeah chunk. oli ho's last album is real good, im still trying to get it. his new mix cd is also good. had a sneak preview of it. well worth a buy.
lokking forward to hardsoul. been to long since ive heard geddes out in the mix.
thanks v for your tunes on saturday. you kick arse.
thank you also emma, your set was cool.

dont forget about our sweedish friends... the latest mix cd from Adam Beyer STOCKHOLM MIX SESSIONS... you'll discover a perfect blend from tribal to classic strings - deep, soulful and funky!

All I can do is recommend Swayzaks latest mix 'Groovetechnology v1.3' niceness on the more melodic/minimal side of things and a track from the Nurture cd pops up wicked stuff.

ok you bitches..bens sims new mix cd 'escapism" is the fucking bomb!cuttin some wicked 3-deck action and tribal goodness..check it if you can!! >>>>>> out now on primal rhythms

mg

I'm glad to say that the Ben Sims mix is really great, big tribal techno action by one of the leading names in the business... also check the CD by Stanny Frannssen on Zenit (he's one of the head honchos at I Love Techno in Belgium) a little harder, but nice to hear the prime time Europen tracks put together by a very enjoyable mixer. Steve Rachmad on Musicman is good, very minimal tight pacey techno, lots of hooklines and closed hihats! Oliver Ho's mixcd is really nice, more of a production than anything, he's using the studio to work the tracks togehter really well. Rob Hood on Logistic is a true lesson in minimalism, very energetic and hypnotic.... the Charles Siegling from Technasia called PLUS is nice, hard techno mixed live in Bejing!! And for a histroy in Detroit the DJ Rolando mix on UR is great (watch out for his new mix CD due soon!)... Matt