Techno explained the way you live it on the dancefloor: genres and BPM, the story from Detroit to Berlin and the UK rave scene, and practical tips for your next night out. Find every party in our UK techno listings.
Going to a Techno Night Alone: How to Make It a Great Night
Going out alone can be the best way to listen to techno. How to stay safe, enjoy the music and meet people.
808, 909 and 303: the Machines That Made Techno
Three Roland machines that flopped on release became the backbone of techno, house and acid. Here is how.
The Belleville Three: Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson
Three friends from a small town near Detroit created a sound that changed dance music. And a British compilation gave it a name.
How to Dance to Techno (Even If You Think You Can’t)
Find the kick, shift your weight, relax your shoulders: how to dance to techno without feeling awkward.
Ear Protection at Clubs: How to Look After Your Hearing at Techno Nights
Why club volume damages your hearing, how filtered earplugs work and simple habits to protect your ears on a night out.
What to Bring to a Rave (and What to Leave at Home)
ID, earplugs, a plan to get home: a simple checklist for a rave or techno night, and what to leave behind.
What to Wear to a Techno Club: Outfit Tips for the Night
Comfortable shoes, dark colours and layers for the queue: what to wear to a techno club or rave, and what to leave at home.
Hard Techno vs Techno: What Really Sets Them Apart
Tempo, kick, distortion and energy: what really separates hard techno from classic techno, and why it is everywhere right now.
Techno for Beginners: How to Get Into It
What techno is, the main styles, where to start listening and how to pick your first night out without feeling lost.
What Is a Rave? From Warehouse Parties to Festivals
Where the word comes from, the UK acid house summers, the free parties and the laws, and what a rave looks like today.
How Many BPM Is Techno? Tempo by Style, Explained
From dub techno to schranz: the typical tempo of each techno style, and what BPM actually changes on the dancefloor.
Techno vs House: the Difference, Simply Explained
Techno or house? Origins, tempo, vocals and mood: the differences between the two big club genres, explained without the jargon.