techno is in a sad state in the U.S

[IluvCox]

having lived my entire life in the U.S, i am used to being techno starved. we only get a handful of quality events that offer real techno every year. these events took on extreme importance to those of us who can't live with out that sound, and even though we'd have to wait months at a time for these rare occasions, they were usually amazing nights that we could hold onto until the next time. the last year and a half has been so disappointing though. fewer and fewer promoters are booking techno dj's and when they do it is always the same few. most recently, even dj's we've always been able to count on to deliver the goods have been more than just a little disappointing. they aren't really playing techno anymore. they all seem to be experimenting with this minimal, slow (and boring) house/electro tech stuff. while i can appreciate this sound, it just doesn't move a dancefloor like those pounding grooves we are so deprived of here. i haven't heard a dj (other than my friends) bang techno proper in at least a year. i'm starting to lose faith. i know most of the people who frequent this website live in europe. i hope you all know just how fortunate you are. and to any techno dj's who do play occasionally in the U.S., when you come, just let it rip!

[The Overfiend]

The best way towards growth in anything is education.

[Zektor]

The best way towards growth in anything is education.

And patience.

[viagratek]

and being proactive :lol:


dont sit around and wait for it to happen....DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. thats what alot on these boards are are doing on some level or another. i know its easier said then done...but nobody said it would be easy.


not sure where you live but the first step is hooking up with like minded individuals...and start small


good luck it

[viagratek]

jeeezuz please excuse my grammar errors guys..its super ****in early over here and i been bustin all nighers all weekend

[Jimfish]

they aren't really playing techno anymore. they all seem to be experimenting with this minimal, slow (and boring) house/electro tech stuff.

sounds pretty sweet to me :love:

[audioinjection]

droids got it down here in LA

[g]

ok, where do you live?

given your handle maybe part of the problem is what you're looking for.
"problem" in the most constructive sense of the word, of course. ;)

[Joseph Isaac]

ok, where do you live?

given your handle maybe part of the problem is what you're looking for.
"problem" in the most constructive sense of the word, of course. ;)

Indeed.


I would say Droid gets the most respect out of any crew on the West Coast and Zahn in the Midwest...I know NYC has sht poppin off too...Other than that, get up off your arse and do something. If you don't work, you don't eat...Think about it.

[Dustin Zahn]

"I didn't fight a secret war in Nicaragua so I could listen to you bad mouth Lady America!"

[Internal Error Records]

dunno my friend.

the nyc/philly region has got plenty of banging techno!!

[mindbender]

I can agree with that, I have been in this industry for 12 years, I have seen it's ups and downs, but when it really comes down to it, people really do need to get off their asses and really start using their heads to make that difference. As of recently, I have been seeing this industry making that loop back to bigger events, better talent, excuse me, talent that should frequent the states more often. People are making more of an effort lately (for example in the last recent months : Regis, Surgeon, this Saturday Cari Lekebusch, coming up is Speedy J...).. I don't know but, I am finding a bigger smile on my face when I do attend these events...they're poppin off. I am the Techno buyer at Wax Addict Records. I see where this music has gone too, all I can do is PUSH the harder Techno, because for one, I can't resist it. Just gotta keep on pushing, in the end it'll all pay off.

I am in Chicago,IL - USA...

LONG LIVE TECHNO

[djshiva]

i think the interesting thing about US techno is that, while sometimes events are tough to find, it has driven so many people into their studios and really bolstered the creative juices for so many of us.

that said, i get pretty bored in the studio sometimes, so i understand the need for a good rip roaring party, but everyone has already stated the key to this. if you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen.

[Internal Error Records]

If you are really tight into the US techno industry (and many of us here are) you will see a growing 'techno-circuit' in the States.

A worthy techno soldier from abroad will play in NYC, then immediatly in Philly, then in Chicago and then in another midwest spot or two, then down to Texas.

The pattern is repeating over and over.

There is techno here!

[AcidTrash]

"techno is in a sad state in the U.S"

Always has been! ;) :)

[gunjack]

having lived my entire life in the U.S, i am used to being techno starved. we only get a handful of quality events that offer real techno every year. these events took on extreme importance to those of us who can't live with out that sound, and even though we'd have to wait months at a time for these rare occasions, they were usually amazing nights that we could hold onto until the next time. the last year and a half has been so disappointing though. fewer and fewer promoters are booking techno dj's and when they do it is always the same few. most recently, even dj's we've always been able to count on to deliver the goods have been more than just a little disappointing. they aren't really playing techno anymore. they all seem to be experimenting with this minimal, slow (and boring) house/electro tech stuff. while i can appreciate this sound, it just doesn't move a dancefloor like those pounding grooves we are so deprived of here. i haven't heard a dj (other than my friends) bang techno proper in at least a year. i'm starting to lose faith. i know most of the people who frequent this website live in europe. i hope you all know just how fortunate you are. and to any techno dj's who do play occasionally in the U.S., when you come, just let it rip!

dude your scrren name says it all.

[audioinjection]

i hope that means cox as carl cox

[heavy beats]

hahaha

[BRADLEE]

I think right now overall this statement is very correct. Atleast where I live here in AZ, I am one of the only people who brings the techno. There are a few, but for the most part I am the only one doign any shows out here. My Homie Brandon DeCarlo is also present now too though, and with the additional Of WETWORKS, AZ should be changing direction. I plan on making these changes very soon as out here, everything is over run by Drum N bass.

[Stella Boy]

I know i'm going off on a bit of a tangent here but what's the possibility of getting and us/uk meet up ( east coast preferable for obvious reasons ). Flights are (fairly)cheap, we could hook up and get get somekind of BOA meets US party going on. We'd obviously need some place to party without restraint to make it worthwhile ;)

Seriously, if any euro BOA member ( or anyone else not from this board ) is interested then please let me know and if interest is high then i'll look into getting something sorted for a trans america trip sorted for later this year, early next year.