TECHNO
Time Frame:
Techno became popular and prominent in Detriot, Michigan during the mid-1980’s.
Description:
The term techno is derived from technology. Techno is electronic dance music made using computers and synthesizers.
Roots:
Techno’s origins come from industrial music, synthpop, electronic art music (such as John Cage and music concrete), and Chicago house music. Also from New wave and funk music.
Subgenres:
Acid
Ambient
Minimal
Wonky
Tech House
Tech Trance
Influential Artists:
The Electrifying
Mojo
Kraftwerk
Tangerine Dream
The Orb
Aphex Twin
Tiesto
DHT
Goldfrapp
Fischerspooner
Peaches
Juno Reactor
DJ Kool
Herc
The Human League
DJ Judge Jules
Norman Jay
Juan
Atkins
Derrick May
DJ HMC
Groove Therapy