Quote Originally Posted by dirty_bass
The future of techno lies more in attitude than in style.
Techno has adapted and evolved to fit the years, but I don`t think the current industrial styling of techno is the future, it`s actually a step backwards, as much as I like it, it`s a nostalgia trip.
Techno needs to step out of it`s anus, and re-engage the youth. The kids want a message to grab a hold of, not cold undescipherable machine music. The future of techno is the youth, and the youth are digging rock more than danc3e music, cos dance music has lost it`s point of reference.
Good point - there aint a lot of young kids liking techno, unless they do there basic training via the 'acid' techno genre. Im noticing crowds getting older and older as we all grow with 'dance' or 'rave' music. Will we all be boogieing round our zim zimmer frames in around 20 years and reminiscing bout the 'good ole times' like maybe the bygone jazz or blues scenes?

This statement from Mr Bass and the work I have done with youth groups (who love hip-hop, r&b and drum & bass) makes me wonder where techno will be in 20 years and I guess thats what this thread is all about.

How do the youth 'get into' techno?!! or is it turning in to an old man's music ?!