I agree Mark. I too have moments where I see great new things happening and then when I think about it, the music and theme that excites me at the moment are things from unknown "next-gen" producers/DJs/Acts. Considering all the changes in formats and styles emerging it is slowly coming back into focus.

The lack of financial elements from techno means that you end up getting the most dedicated still doing it (considering quality and the natural time taken to get to this quality).

Remaining true to the pioneering spirit and frontier of this music is the best thing its got to offer. If you can spin a dollar or two, great!!, but that is not what its really about. The results of this mentality are what is being seen out there now which are turning things upside down.

The music I am listening to now is the best ever - and it isnt mainstream or commercially released.....its mostly from people on this forum and some producers etc in OZ.