Recommendations for Techno: From Classic Masterpieces to Popular Tracks of the 2000s and Beyond
In the early 1980s, techno was born in Detroit as a derivative of house music, which originated in Chicago’s clubs.
Its spirit of innovation has continued to exert a major influence on artists across other genres.
From a music history perspective, electronic music pioneered by artists like Kraftwerk and YMO is undeniably important.
However, in this article, we’ll focus on techno purely as dance music, introducing classic and popular tracks.
We’ve selected a wide range—from well-known classics to standout tracks from the ’90s and ’00s that emerged alongside the genre’s evolution.
If you’re thinking of getting into techno, be sure to check these out!
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Recommendations in Techno: From Classic Anthems to Popular Tracks of the 2000s and Beyond (21–30)
TechnologicDaft Punk
Strictly speaking it’s not techno, but by repeating a kid’s-voice phrase from the intro, Daft Punk distilled a mysterious, techno-like approach into French electro for a smash hit.
The futuristic sound, using a vocoder that evokes Kraftwerk, once again became a worldwide trend.
L’esperanza (Âme Reinterpretation)Sven Vath
From the prestigious German techno label Cocoon Recordings comes a classic by the commander-in-chief Sven Väth.
This track is a remix by Arm, the cutting-edge project/unit of Christian Beyer and Frank Wiedemann.
It has been reworked into a more dramatic, more melodic style—reminiscent of the melodic techno sound epitomized by Solomun’s Diynamic.
Recommendation of Techno: From Classic Masterpieces to Popular Tracks Since the 2000s (31–40)
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They are a UK techno band consisting of Martin Price, Graham Massey, and Gerald Simpson.
Their early works, influenced by the Chicago-born acid house movement, gained a strong reputation among fans.
However, the track released in ’89 became a true turning point for them.
While many tracks of the time were intense or mysterious, this one, much like what Detroit techno had once attempted, maintains a soulful atmosphere.
It evokes a sense of grand natural landscapes, stood out within rave culture, and later became a work that was passed down and remembered.
T-SymmetryDeetron
Sam Geiser, better known as Deetron, is a DJ and producer from Bern, Switzerland.
He has earned popularity for his wide-ranging productions, spanning from deep house to techno.
His style carries a unique worldview with a somewhat old-school vibe, and it’s trusted by fellow DJs in the same scene.
Its biggest appeal lies in a mood that’s neither too “upper” nor too deep.
This track is one he released in 2019—refreshing and mellow techno.
That’s What I’m Talking AboutDJ Rush
A Chicago producer who has spent many years pursuing the allure of drum groove and machine rhythms, crafting raw yet artful beats.
This piece is one of his most popular tracks, featuring his gritty, bangin’ voice samples.
While DJ Rush has left behind techno classics, his work also carries a somewhat connoisseur-leaning, mysterious, and artistically enigmatic quality!
Little Fluffy CloudsThe Orb
The Orb is a DJ duo from London.
Influenced by artists like YMO, they’re also known for opening at YMO’s reunion concert.
A genre that represents them is ambient techno, which incorporates elements of techno into ambient music—often translated as “environmental music.” In other words, rather than danceable, high-energy beats, their sound is characterized by slow-tempo four-on-the-floor rhythms.
You’ll also discover an unexpected, distinctive form of techno that sets them apart from other musicians.
I Remember (303 Version)KiNK
Kink is a producer and live performer whose inventive live set on Boiler Room became a hot topic.
Since 2018 he’s been releasing music prolifically and is revered by techno fanatics as a heavyweight of the scene.
Sequencing a compact bass synth via MIDI and using Roland’s TR-8 and TB-3, he crafts a deliberately rough-hewn groove that’s truly one of a kind.
This track is a techno cut from the EP “Piano Power,” released in June 2019—an anthem inspired by uplifting house.