909originals chats to techno legend Inigo Kennedy about the return of his influential Asymmetric imprint
Since bursting onto the techno scene back in the mid-90s, Inigo Kennedy has built a…
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“My career wouldn’t have been anywhere near as successful without John Peel” – Dave Clarke
Today, 30 August, would have been John Peel’s 82nd birthday. The legendary disc jockey, as…
“I’ve always been on a creative path…” 909originals catches up with rising techno star BEC
Having made her name with releases on Drumcode, Second State and Intec, BEC, aka Rebecca…
Richie Hawtin teams up with brother Matthew on new F.U.S.E. release, ‘Syntax’
Techno don Richie Hawtin has partnered with his brother Matthew Hawtin on a new F.U.S.E….
Techno titans team up on ‘100 Years Of Colombia’ compilation
Some of techno’s biggest names, including Slam, Rødhåd, The Advent, Ben Sims, Nina Kraviz and…
909originals chats to Dave Clarke about the enduring legacy of ‘World Service’
Techno lovers of a certain age will probably remember where they were the first time…
‘No Photos on the Dance Floor!’ compilation captures three decades of Berlin techno
Ellen Allien, Modeselektor, Ancient Methods, Ben Klock and Plastikman are among those set to feature…
Inner City team up with Idris Elba to support ‘Detroit Will Breathe’ campaign
House legends Inner City have teamed up with actor Idris Elba to launch a music…
DJ Hell pays tribute to the roots of house and techno on new album
International Deejay Gigolos founder DJ Hell has always done things his way – as well as…
“For us, the party is over…” Laurent Garnier speaks out against ‘blatant disregard’ for nightclub sector
Last Thursday (22 October), France’s recently-appointed culture minister Roselyne Bachelot announced a series of financial…
“Try to use music as a vent for the pain and frustration…” 909originals catches up with techno legend Umek
Arguably Slovenia’s finest musical export, Umek is approaching a quarter century as one of techno’s…
“People want to dance, and will find a way…” 909originals catches up with Italian techno maestro Luigi Madonna
Look up ‘Italian techno’ in the dictionary, and you’re likely to find a reference to…
“Où est le masque?” COVID-19 and France’s electronic music scene
France is a nation built on ‘liberté’ and ‘égalité’, but the footage from last weekend’s…
Portuguese techno artists showcase lockdown inspiration on ‘Máquinas Em Manobras’
Anyone who has spent a lost weekend in Portugal knows that the country has a…
Interview: “Urban living sometimes provokes distortions…” 909originals chats to Ellen Allien about her new album, AurAA
Few artists go as hand in hand with Berlin techno as Ellen Allien – having…
Surgeon has put together a mix of his own productions and remixes from 1994 to 2018, and yes, it is as good as you think it is…
Looking to inject some techno in your Tuesday? Techno maestro Surgeon, has put together a…
909rewind Vol. 23… Derrick May
Welcome to 909rewind, a series from 909originals that explores the early musical careers of some…
“It feels eerily dystopian…” Techno legend Umek helps partygoers keep track of cancelled festivals
The growing coronavirus epidemic cpmtomues to impact the music festival industry, with some of the…
“I prefer kids discovering Kevin Saunderson remixes rather than buying 2 Unlimited records…” Laurent Garnier on changing musical tastes [May 1994]
Laurent Garnier has been a pivotal figure in techno for close to three decades now,…
Awakenings has just released its 20th anniversary lineup, and we can’t breathe…
There are festival lineups, and then there’s the lineup for this year’s Awakenings, which has…
Belgian techno queen set to take over Brussels landmark…
Techno tends to crop up in the strangest places these days – after all, it’s…
How Kraftwerk helped Germany ‘move on’ after the Second World War…
Kraftwerk are often cited – like The Beatles – as one of the most important…
Some absolute legend has recreated Berghain in Minecraft, and the detail is incredible…
Never been to Berghain? Fear not, because you can now experience all the trappings of…
909rewind Vol. 13… Carl Craig
Welcome to 909rewind, a new series from 909originals that delves into the early careers of…
Interview: Subconscious Exploration – The Return Of Ron’s Mobile Disco
It’s rare enough that you get a chance to rewrite history, but Irish techno producer…
As Fuse turns 25, here are some of our favourite sets from Belgium’s premier techno venue…
Legendary Brussels club Fuse opened its doors on this day (16 April) in 1994, establishing…
Interview: Victor Ruiz – From São Paulo to Berlin
São Paulo native Victor Ruiz is fast becoming a household name on the techno circuit,…
909rewind Vol. 2… Carl Cox
Welcome to 909rewind, a new series from 909originals that delves into the early careers of…
2018 Rewind: Chris Liebing on continuing to push techno’s boundaries…
It’s customary at this time of year to relax over a hot toddy and reminisce…
2018 Rewind: 909originals meets Dave Clarke…
It’s customary at this time of year to relax over a hot toddy and reminisce…