Quote Originally Posted by TechMouse
Unfortunatly you sson realise that the force pushing these things forward is large companies who have no interest in small labels (Techno or otherwise) succeeding.
What are they pushing forward apart from their own bank balance?
Thanks for the props anyway, and yes, there is interesting stuff, my initial point was just the fact that when the first sativae and mosquito stuff was hitting back in 95/96 there did seem to be a lot more variety around, and it did feel like a new era was dawning, it was, but these things can't go on forever.. I suppose it's the old chesnut of the easier that music is to understand, the more it's going to sell.. also when you are newer to the music it's going to seem fresher, just after 5+ years of being involved in the industry doing your thing, an you still have trouble affording to live it can get a little frustrating, but I suppose it's the price you pay for doing this thing full time...
Being in germany, berlin in particular is certainly more inspiring, the UK scene seems quite narrow in comparison, and it's great to have very talented people around to bounce ideas off and give you advice and inspiration...