True that all worlds a stage and we mere actors. However, you all will agree that some actors are better accepted than others. The same applies for the world of techno music. In an industry that has as many good artists hidden in the sidelines as those gracing the top charts, finding a new artist to follow can be a breath of fresh air. In this article are enlisted some (actually many) techno musicians that could do with some more love.
The first name that comes to our mind is Blake Baxter of the initial Detroit techno scene. He had an early start in the 1980s with erotic house influences. Sadly techno music grew, leaving Baxter behind. Although an under- appreciated artist, he produced some really good tracks like Our Love, When a Though Becomes You. Next in our account is Breathe Carolina the duo consisting of David Schmitt and Kyle Even from Denver. Their work is largely electronic rock. Check out their It’s Classy, Not Classic album from, Rise Records. The Medic Droid has been around since 2005 but they have only one album to their name. What’s Your Medium features songs that show the band’s techno genre with flashes of Power Pop.
If you are willing to loosen up a bit on raw/pure techno, a lot many under-appreciated but outstanding bands await your discovery. Beginning with a slightly more popular one Metro Station (now disbanded) did not reach the cult popularity it so deserved. Then there is Jeffree Star, known for her MySpace activity but not as much for her techno music. California based Hyper Crush with its electronic dance music and electro hop comes next.
If seeking cultural variation in your techno dose, turn to Mondodek, a German band with dance and electronic influences. Alive by Mondotek reached number 1 position in Poland and number 2 in France. However, they could still do with more recognition in the west. Inner Party system is another multi-genre band with some groovy music.
Techno musicians who haven’t been given their accord by the world are many. The number depends on how far you travel form the pure techno centre. There are several other musicians like 3Oh!3, Kill Paradise and Ultraviolet Sound. In addition to the less-loved sons of techno mentioned above, YouTube has a whole techno scene going on with unknown bands creating music and releasing to to fans on the video sharing website.