The Origin Story
Techno came out of Detroit in the mid-1980s. Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, school friends from nearby Belleville, mixed Kraftwerk, funk and electro using synths and drum machines. Atkins released records as Model 500.
The India Connection
Techno is played across India's big cities. In Delhi, Kohra's label Qilla Records has put out Indian techno and house since 2011.
Who Built This Scene
Juan AtkinsDerrick MayKevin SaundersonUnderground ResistanceJeff Mills
Start Here: Essential Tracks
No UFOs
Model 500
Strings of Life
Derrick May
Good Life
Inner City