detroit techno
what it is
Detroit techno is an early style of electronic music beginning in 1980s. Detroit has been cited as the birthplace of techno music. Prominent Detroit Techno artists include Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson..
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What is detroit techno?
Detroit techno is an early style of electronic music beginning in 1980s. Detroit has been cited as the birthplace of techno music. Prominent Detroit Techno artists include Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson..
What are good detroit techno albums to start with?
Try More Songs About Food and Revolutionary Art by Carl Craig, Paradise by Inner City, Neptune's Lair by Drexciya, and Jelly Tones by Ken Ishii.
Who are some women making detroit techno?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/detroit-techno/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making detroit techno, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21