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Model 500
114,258 listeners
Model 500 and Model 600 are aliases of Juan Atkins. After releasing several Cybotron records, Atkins began recording as "Model 500&quo… read moreModel 500 and Model 600 are aliases of Juan Atkins. After releasing several Cybotron records, Atkins began recording as "Model 500" in 1985 and founded the Metroplex label. His friends Eddie Fowlkes, Derrick May, and Kevin Saun… read moreModel 500 and Model 600 are aliases of Juan Atkins. After releasing several Cybotron records, Atkins began recording as "Model 500" in 1985 and founded the Metroplex label. His friends Eddie Fowlkes, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson all recorded singles on the label. Atkins' first… read more -
Juan Atkins
57,283 listeners
Juan Atkins (born December 9, 1962 in Detroit) is an American musician. He is widely credited as the originator of techno music, sometimes … read moreJuan Atkins (born December 9, 1962 in Detroit) is an American musician. He is widely credited as the originator of techno music, sometimes known as Detroit Techno since Atkins and techno co-creators Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson grew … read moreJuan Atkins (born December 9, 1962 in Detroit) is an American musician. He is widely credited as the originator of techno music, sometimes known as Detroit Techno since Atkins and techno co-creators Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Atkins has cited the radio show of … read more -
Cybotron
102,719 listeners
There is more than one band named Cybotron: 1) A pioneering American electro band (1980-1995). They consisted of Juan Atkins, Rick Davis (… read moreThere is more than one band named Cybotron: 1) A pioneering American electro band (1980-1995). They consisted of Juan Atkins, Rick Davis (aka 3070) and John Housely (aka Jon5). After a series of influential independent singles, they rel… read moreThere is more than one band named Cybotron: 1) A pioneering American electro band (1980-1995). They consisted of Juan Atkins, Rick Davis (aka 3070) and John Housely (aka Jon5). After a series of influential independent singles, they released the album Enter in 1983. Atkins split from Davis after… read more -
Blake Baxter
34,954 listeners
Blake Baxter is often referred to as Detroit’s unsung hero of the Detroit electronic music movement. He was there when the fuse was first l… read moreBlake Baxter is often referred to as Detroit’s unsung hero of the Detroit electronic music movement. He was there when the fuse was first lit. Blake Baxter is one of leading figures of the House and Techno Underground Movement. As a DJ a… read moreBlake Baxter is often referred to as Detroit’s unsung hero of the Detroit electronic music movement. He was there when the fuse was first lit. Blake Baxter is one of leading figures of the House and Techno Underground Movement. As a DJ and producer, Blake was one of the first artists to have brid… read more -
Robert Hood
129,954 listeners
Robert Hood makes minimal Detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash and popularity. Having recorded for Metrop… read moreRobert Hood makes minimal Detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash and popularity. Having recorded for Metroplex, as well as the Austrian Cheap label and Jeff Mills' Axis label, Hood also owns and opera… read moreRobert Hood makes minimal Detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash and popularity. Having recorded for Metroplex, as well as the Austrian Cheap label and Jeff Mills' Axis label, Hood also owns and operates the M-Plant imprint (including the two sub-labels Drama … read more -
Suburban Knight
27,093 listeners
A crucial figure on the outskirts of Detroit techno since the mid '80s, James Pennington's recordings as the Suburban Knight pion… read moreA crucial figure on the outskirts of Detroit techno since the mid '80s, James Pennington's recordings as the Suburban Knight pioneered the moodier side of the Motor City with classics like "The Art of Stalking" and &q… read moreA crucial figure on the outskirts of Detroit techno since the mid '80s, James Pennington's recordings as the Suburban Knight pioneered the moodier side of the Motor City with classics like "The Art of Stalking" and "The Groove." And though he collaborated on the bigg… read more -
Kenny Larkin
60,212 listeners
Profile: With the deluge of techno artists from all over the world making headlines, it's easy (although very wrong) to forget that te… read moreProfile: With the deluge of techno artists from all over the world making headlines, it's easy (although very wrong) to forget that techno was created in Detroit, Michigan by African-American visionaries like Kevin Saunderson, Juan … read moreProfile: With the deluge of techno artists from all over the world making headlines, it's easy (although very wrong) to forget that techno was created in Detroit, Michigan by African-American visionaries like Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins and Derrick May. From there Kenny Larkin began his mu… read more -
Octave One
73,822 listeners
Techno is a family affair. Arriving onto the electronic scene with "I Believe", featured on the monumental (10 Records) compilati… read moreTechno is a family affair. Arriving onto the electronic scene with "I Believe", featured on the monumental (10 Records) compilation "Techno 2: The Next Generation" (alongside Carl Craig, Marc Kinchen, and Jay Denham) … read moreTechno is a family affair. Arriving onto the electronic scene with "I Believe", featured on the monumental (10 Records) compilation "Techno 2: The Next Generation" (alongside Carl Craig, Marc Kinchen, and Jay Denham) in 1990, Octave One is the brainchild of the phenomenal nati… read more -
Drexciya
157,287 listeners
Drexciya were a mysterious electro unit from Detroit, Michigan. The late James Stinson was the only officially identified member of Drexciy… read moreDrexciya were a mysterious electro unit from Detroit, Michigan. The late James Stinson was the only officially identified member of Drexciya, but it was considered an open secret that he had a partner, Gerald Donald. The majority of Drex… read moreDrexciya were a mysterious electro unit from Detroit, Michigan. The late James Stinson was the only officially identified member of Drexciya, but it was considered an open secret that he had a partner, Gerald Donald. The majority of Drexciya's releases were in the style of harsh, dancefloor … read more -
Terrence Dixon
21,550 listeners
Terrence Dixon’s passage into electronic music has been revolutionary to say the least. He began with releases in early 1990’s on Utensil f… read moreTerrence Dixon’s passage into electronic music has been revolutionary to say the least. He began with releases in early 1990’s on Utensil first as Terrence Dixon which then lead to his creation of Population 1 and further collaboration w… read moreTerrence Dixon’s passage into electronic music has been revolutionary to say the least. He began with releases in early 1990’s on Utensil first as Terrence Dixon which then lead to his creation of Population 1 and further collaboration with Detroit’s most renowned electronic music artists. His ra… read more