Quote Originally Posted by dirty_bass
It`s true. The swedish explosion had a knock on effect for everyone. The popularisation of techno meant that there were more clubs and in effect more gigs, etc. So really without it people that create (an albeit commercial?) buzz, it really does help us all, in a way.
Otherwise, if it was all overly contemplative, nihilistic, nerds (like myself) then it wouldn`t be the scene it was at it`s height.
Admittedly it did collapse in on itself, but only really because of the sea of imitators.
the popularisation of techno?
sorry but that's the biggest load of bollocks i've ever read. so you're saying techno wasn't "popular" before sweden? give me a break. :roll:

techno never collapsed on itself either, it's still here struggling along like all vinyl based musics. clubwise, in the north at least, there's more nights and more choice than ever.