04/16/2026
Groove magazine picked their 10 Techno classics from 2005 - 2015
Ben Klock & Marcel Dettmann – Dawning (Ostgut Ton, 2006)
James Ruskin & Mark Broom – Hostage (Blueprint Records, 2010)
Function – Variance 1 (Sandwell District, 2010)
Rødhåd – Newspeak (Dystopian, 2012)
Ben Sims – Gently Drifting (Theory Recordings, 2012)
Rebekah – Who Poisoned Ivy? (Coincidence Records, 2012)
Pfirter – Ahora (Dimi Angélis & Jeroen Search Remix) (MindTrip, 2013)
Oscar Mulero – Spring (Semantica, 2013)
DVS1 – Black Russian (Klockworks, 2014)
Dax J – Protect the Prophecy (Monnom Black, 2015)
With “Protect the Prophecy” and its accompanying album *Shades of Black* , Dax J expanded the boundaries of techno and set a new standard for his industrial style. He brought harder, darker sounds back into the spotlight. By fusing elements from other subgenres like breakbeats and acid, he created a unique sound that continues to influence many producers and DJs. “Protect the Prophecy” is a prime example: the bass has more punch, and the hi-hats aren’t just an afterthought, but rather take center stage alongside the often noisy melody. Furthermore, with his label Monnom Black, the British artist created a hub that has become one of the most important centers for industrial techno” Words from Jacob Runge, Groove Mag
