Detroit Techno Militia (DTM) proudly announces the addition of two respected artists to its roster: J.Garcia of Detroit and DETUNE of Ghent, Belgium. These additions strengthen both the Detroit core and the international reach of RECON:313, DTM’s extended network of artists representing Detroit techno culture around the world.
For Detroit Techno Militia, this is more than a roster update—it reflects long-standing relationships built through years of shared dance floors, mutual respect, and dedication to the craft.
DETUNE Joins RECON:313 from Ghent, Belgium
A longtime ally of Detroit Techno Militia, DETUNE joins the collective as part of RECON:313, representing from Ghent, Belgium. Known for his deep devotion to vinyl culture, DETUNE has spent decades digging through record stores across cities including Detroit, Tokyo, Berlin, Kyoto, and Vancouver, constantly searching for music that expands the mind and moves the soul.
His performances often unfold across a three-turntable setup, allowing for extended blends, scratching, improvisation, and manipulation of sound in ways rarely seen today. By combining the lost art of turntablism with futuristic textures, DETUNE creates a distinct atmosphere every time he steps behind the decks.
Over the last twenty years, he has quietly refined his approach while exploring the roots of electronic music. In production, he combines analog sound with digital recording technology, always searching for an uncompromising and timeless result.
“To me this music thing is about a Determined Engagement To Uplift Neglected Elements of this art form, hence the name.”
— DETUNE
J.Garcia Joins the Detroit Home Team
Joining the Detroit ranks, J.Garcia brings more than two decades of DJ and production experience rooted deeply in the city’s underground scene.
Since 2000, he has performed throughout Detroit’s bars, clubs, and festivals, earning a strong reputation for versatile sets that move fluidly from deep house to hard techno using multiple decks, effects, and live gear. As part of House Gallery Detroit, he helped host internationally respected house artists through long-running monthly residencies from 2007 through 2023.
His production catalog includes releases on respected labels including Soiree Records, Cryovac, RF, and Parker Music Works, alongside beat tapes and hip-hop/trip-hop contributions on Common and Normal and Burnt Up Records.