Detroit Techno
Everything published on Viyolens under Detroit Techno — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to New Techno
New techno can look like a maze of subgenres from the outside. Here is the calm, unhurried version: what it means, how it works, and where to start.
The History of New Techno
New techno did not appear from nowhere. Here is the line running from three Detroit friends with a synthesizer to today's fragmented, thriving scene.
A Beginner's Guide to Techno Music
A clear, patient walkthrough of what techno music actually is, what to listen for, and how it differs from the genres it gets confused with.
Essential Techno Music Albums Explained
Techno music rarely bothers with albums — these eight are the exceptions that actually earned the format.
The History of Techno Music
How techno music travelled from a struggling Detroit suburb to Berlin's biggest clubs, told through the people and labels who actually built it.
The Best Techno Music Artists to Know
No filler list here — the techno music artists who genuinely shaped the sound, from Detroit's originators to today's peak-time headliners.
Essential New Techno Albums Explained
Techno was built for the twelve-inch, not the album. Here are the new techno albums that earned essential status anyway, and how to build your own shortlist.
Electro Subgenres, Explained
Electro subgenres genuinely diverged over the decades — here's how New York, Detroit, Miami and European electro actually differ.
The History of Electro
From a 1982 block-party record to Detroit's cold machine funk — here's how electro actually took shape, city by city.
The Best New Techno Artists to Know
A starting cast of new techno artists worth knowing, from today's biggest sellers to the foundational names still shaping the genre.
The Best Techno Music Songs Right Now
The techno music tracks that never really went out of date, from Detroit's earliest experiments to Jeff Mills' most-played record ever.
The Best Electronic Music Artists to Know
No made-up rankings, just the honest roll call — the people who actually built electronic music, and what each of them contributed.
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Electro
Electro uses machine-driven rhythms, synthetic bass and crisp programming, influencing hip-hop, techno and club music.
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Electronic Music
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New Techno
New techno delivers driving club rhythms, sharp sound design and powerful bass. Find the tools that shape a modern techn...
Techno Music
Techno music centres on driving rhythm, precise sequencing and club-ready production. It suits producers and DJs working...
