
Originally Posted by
Si the Sigh
If you think about it, who gives a fu*k whos playing techno? Surely its a good thing that more people can listen to techno, even if its being played by a 'cheesy bandwagon jumping DJ'? I love my techno, and it does make me cringe sometimes when I see some awesome techno producers colaborating with someone whos been spinning hardhouse for years, but I for one want more people to get into techno. Theres the arguement that techno will become comercial, etc...Bollocks! Techno is, and as far as I can see will always be, the true sound of the underground. This selling out arguement is bullshit. The hard trance / hardstyle heads slated Mark EG for playing at Slinky & Tidy events, but as Mark said, hes going to these events to open some peoples minds & if he comes away from one of those events & someone enjoyed what he played & wants to look into the sound further thats a positive & good thing. I dont think there are enough techno events in the UK and if I can hear more techno out and about, even if its by someone seen as 'cheesy' i will be happy. Im not going to forget my techno roots though. Is it time we stopped slating these 'bandwagon jumpers' and let them be introduced to our world? Techno will NEVER sell out...But it could grow. Ok thats enough from me. You may all now get me in a group headlock, poke me in the eyes, write 'tidy trax lover' on my face in permanent marker & kick me out of the techno forum with my trousers round my ankles... ;)