Thank you Poland for representing this weekend for the DTM invasion.  On behalf of DTM, thanks for the great crowds at both parties and the utter enthusiasm.  You guys really know how to throw down with Detroit in full effect.  Thanks to Detroitzdroj and our hosts Bshosa and Eli for good coordination, and thanks for living it up.

-The Mercenary 

Two tracks from DTM001 make the cut! 

The Detroit Techno Militia has been making waves internationally with their vinyl releases.  Now they have made the cut in itunes essentials: Detroit Techno.  Congratulations to Loner 9 with "Minimal (Exile Mix)" and The Mercenary with "Motor City Alibi".  Both Tracks were released on DTM 001 and can be purchased in their vinyl format through Submerge Here.

To purchase them from itunes, click Here.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to one of our favorite people!  XOXO 

mixed by Dave Clarke

Original article posted here. 

The compilation of this year’s I Love Techno edition will be released on October 15th, 2007 via Music Man Records.      

Techno pioneer Dave Clarke made his name with the Red trilogy on Bush in the mid-’90s and is up to now one of the most respected DJs and producers the world over. His latest album “Remixes & Rarities” has been released last year on Music Man as well and compiled the very best of the remixes throughout his career for such big names as Depeche Mode, Underworld, The Chemical Brothers, New Order, Fischerspooner and many more.

“I Love Techno 2007 mixed by Dave Clarke” includes exclusive and unreleased tracks featuring the likes of Kevin Saunderson, The Advent, DJ 3000, Rob Gibson and T. Linder as well as Joey Beltram, Substance & Vainquer, Jochem Paap (aka Speedy J), and The Horrorist.  

The festival takes place on the 10th of November at the Flanders Expo in Gent and sees Dave Clarke himself hosting one of the rooms. Check out the full line-up over at http://www.ilovetechno.be

Tracklisting:

01. Christian Smith & John Selway - Coming Storm
02. Raudive - Magnetic
03. Peter Horrevorts - Evolver
04. Kevin Saunderson - Bassline (Joris Voorn Mix 07)
05. Public Energy - Three O Three
06. Quince - Sub-01
07. Substance & Vainqueur - Emerge 1 (British Murder Boys remix )
08. Joey Beltram - Fractals
09. The Advent - Slave Rhythm
10. Matt Rissi & Mustafa Avdic - Oktave Jumper (Woody McBride Remix)
11. Side Four - Wrist Block (Joey Beltram Remix)
12. Phase - The Hyperorganism
13. Radial - Déjà Vu
14. T. Linder - Respect Feat. Blak Tony
15. Detroit´s Own DJ Surgeon - Electro Bass Head
16. DJ 3000 - Illegal Allien
17. Fastgraph - Evasion
18. The Horrorist - Wire To The Ear
19. Rob Gibson - Hutch
20. Velvet Underwear - The Same

http://www.ilovetechno.be

http://www.musicmanrecords.net

DTM003 will feature the T.Linder Respect track with vocals by Blak Tony.  The release date is slated for late 2007.  Detroit's Own DJ Surgeon from Cratesavers Muzik is also featured on the release and his track is available for sale all over the world!  Please check back soon to find out where purchase your copy of DTM003. 

Our friends over at Famzine.com attended the DTM 5 x 5 Video Shoot at the end of August and they were filming clips of their own!  They recently posted one of their videos up on youtube and the video is embedded under the read more link.  

I've noticed recently that there have been several searches for the DTM Wallpapers.  I am hosting them in my flickr account, so you can download them if you'd like.  Click the image below to visite the page.  You can also go here and see all the wallpapers. Make sure to click on the all sizes link to make sure and grab the 1024 x 768 sizes.  Larger versions are in the works for the future.  Enjoy!

-Angie 

by Magic Mike Young 

Joe Zawinul passed away at the age of 75 September 11, 2007. To many of you reading this may not recognize his name. But, If you love electronic music as much as I do you can not denied the impact this man has had on Electronic Music. The man’s work speaks for itself. Having influenced 2 generations of Keyboard players and having a career that spanned almost 50 years.

Zawinul was born in Vienna on July 7 1932. He was named Jazz Keyboard Player of the Year by Down Beat (Jazz Magazine) 30 times.

His band Weather Report was named Jazz Fusion band of the year 10 straight years in a row. If that were not enough His Band "The Zawinul Syndicate" performed for over 20 years. He also played a major roll in aiding in the design of the Oberhim and Prophet electronic keyboards. He was one of the first musicians to record a album using electronic keyboards (non classical). And he was one of  the first to use a sequencer, and a sampler on a recording.

In his 50 year career Zawinul has played for and with such music legends as Miles Davis, CannonBall  Aderly, Dinah Washington and started Weather Report with Wayne Shorter in 1970. The last time he played in Detroit was at the “Detroit Jazz Festival” in 2004 with the Zawinul Syndicate. In my opinion Joe Zawinul’s most important contribution was introducing America to a group of world class musicians who came from Africa, South America, and Europe. His influence on Jazz, Pop, and World music will stand the test of time and endure.
 

Techno Militia DJ puts on an energetic show

by Christian Czerwinski | NOISE

Turntablism -- the art of manipulating sounds by using turntables and a mixer -- has lost some of its thunder in recent years.

But Billy Stacy, aka DJ Seoul, isn't going anywhere. He's a devotee. As a new member of the Detroit Techno Militia, Stacy helps carry the torch of teaching the history of Detroit music by playing his brand of electro highlighted by hip-hop stylings and house influences.

His live show favors bouncing soulful rhythms, powerful drum beats and a king's ransom of cutting and scratching. Stacy says he brings a fresh style to mixing, but his mash-ups are a little retro and aimed at getting you to dance. If you like to breakdance, he has something for you too.

http://www.freepress.net/fcc/comment.php?dn=fullpowerradio

On Oct. 12-19, the FCC will open window to issue full-power, noncommercial radio licenses. The FCC is asking for public comment on whether it should limit groups from owning more than 10 of these new stations nationwide.

This is a good idea. Currently, any noncommercial entity could apply for thousands of new full power FM radio stations and destroy this rare chance to put local issues and local voices back on the air. Tell the FCC to promote local and diverse radio.

Send this message to the FCC:

Please help protect local and diverse radio by adopting the proposal described in MM Docket No. 95-31 to limit the number of applications for the NCE FM New Station Applications in the October 2007 filing window.

By limiting the number of applications from any single entity, the FCC will protect local voices and make sure these new stations serve local communities. The Commission's mandate to foster localism and diversity will be advanced by encouraging wider pool of local applicants.

I strongly urge you to adopt the proposal described in MM Docket No. 95-31 to limit any single entity to 10 applications for the new noncommercial licenses.

I want to thank everyone who made our 5x5 performance/video-shoot possible on Thursday night: Joe Geez, and Jason Garcia for their sound expertise. Norm for the audio recording. Magic Mike Young for the interviews,  Bileebob, Brooke and the Fudge Gallery crew for shooting the video footage, and most of all, all of the people who came out to see the show!

We sincerely appreciate your support!

274 More Pictures here: Click Here to see the rest of them.

As soon as I get the recording I will post

Talking Shit with Shake: Part 1
posted by pipecock 

Anthony “Shake” Shakir is one of techno’s true innovators. Despite having tracks out since the initial “Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit” compilation, he is consistantly one of if not the most underrated techno producer out of the D. infinitestatemachine had a long talk with him, trying to see what makes him tick. Also check out the exclusive mp3 clip of a track from his forthcoming album….

Read the rest of the article on their site:

Click Here for full interview.