Detroit Scene
Detroit Still Beats: Why the Motor City Remains Techno's Heart
Detroit's history, community, and sound keep it the undisputed home of techno.
23 Aug 2026
Stories
Dance music, festivals and the Detroit scene. Updated daily.
Detroit Scene
Drum and Bass Makes a Comeback: What You Need to Know
The high-energy genre is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with new artists and events drawing in crowds
16 Aug 2026
Around the scene
Headlines from the dance music press. These open at the source.
DJ Mag
10 essential Juan Atkins tracks that set techno in motion
Discover the ten Juan Atkins tracks that sparked the birth of Detroit techno.
Mixmag
12 DJs pay tribute to Juan Atkins
Twelve top DJs reveal how the godfather of techno still drives their sound today
Mixmag
RIP Juan Atkins, the techno originator who changed the world
Rave legends, discover how the Detroit godfather of techno, Juan Atkins, reshaped the dance floor forever
We Rave You
Juan Atkins, techno pioneer and Belleville Three member, dies aged 64
The legend who helped birth Detroit techno has passed, leaving the scene without one of its founding architects.
DJ Mag
Juan Atkins, Detroit techno pioneer, has died
The iconic architect of Detroit techno has died, leaving the global rave community in shock
Mixmag
Techno originator Juan Atkins has died aged 64
The techno legend who helped birth Detroit's sound has passed away, leaving the scene in mourning.
Mixmag
Detroit DJ Rick Wade shares health update following heart attack
Detroit legend Rick Wade is heading to Miami to spin just weeks after a heart attack, and his comeback is a must-read for any raver.