The Saunderson Brothers - Under The Bridge

Dantiez and Damarii Saunderson carry more techno in their blood than a week-long squat party, and it´s because of two reasons: they´re natives of Detroit, the city that gave birth to the style, and they´re both sons of Kevin Saunderson, a part of the "Holy Trinity" of Detroit and of techno history itself. Released by the legendary KMS, their track Under The Bridge continues on the great legacy of their predecessors, with booming kicks, stabbing synths and an irresistible groove.

Octave One - Crank

Detroit techno is at the root of all the music reviewed here, since it´s the daddy of all techno that exists, has existed and will exist, no doubt about it. Octave One have been instrumental in developing and shaping this style, and after many, many years they keep being its true ambassadors, as evidenced by their latest LP, Endustry, on their on 430 West Records. A true master class on what techno should be, their unmistakable style is pumping, full of energy and second to none all through the album´s 8 tracks, and all we can do is shut up and listen (and dance). The industrial menace of Crank is a fine example of the brand of techno this outfit (comprised mainly by brothers Lenny and Lawrence Burden, but sometimes joined by their three other siblings) is able to churn out.