Detroit Techno

Detroit Techno emerged in the 1980s, conjured up in the motor city where folks had nothing better to do than create throbbing beats that could (almost) distract from the sound of machinery clanking away. Characterised by hypnotic rhythms and futuristic synths, it sounds like the love child of a robot disco and a deeply introspective rave, perfect for those who enjoy contemplating existence while simultaneously losing their minds on the dance floor. It’s a genre that proves even in the bleakest of landscapes, you can still throw a great party—provided you have the right gear and a willingness to embrace the occasional existential crisis.