Stream of (Un)Conscious Rave Memories by John Ryan When my underground electronic dance party days started in Detroit things were rather basic. It was the early 90s, my friends and I were hungry for something other than the punk, grunge, industrial, and alternative rock bands that were dominating nightlife in the city. St.…
Respect
Respect by Steven Reaume Situations crop up at times that challenge us in ways we may not be prepared to handle. Our integrity is questioned and a response seems necessary. This has happened to me, more than once. Instinct pushes us to go to war to clear our name and set the record straight.…
Detroit Sound Conservancy
Detroit Sound Conservancy by Steven Reaume The influence of past generations on the creative output of Detroit’s current and future music scene is an asset which can not have a value put on it. One genre influences the conception of the next, which shapes those that follow, and on and on. The preservation…
313 Techno
313 Techno by Steven Reaume Memorial weekend is undeniably our ‘techno holiday’ in Detroit. The long running electronic music festival, rescued from the ashes of mismanagement by the talented crew at Paxahau over 11 years ago, has become an annual pilgrimage for all those who love electronic music and the culture that has…
Cultural (Im)Balance
Cultural (Im)Balance by Steven Reaume The manifestations of collective cultural growth, experimentation and development should not be limited to a mainstream timeframe. Creativity flourishes around the clock, in unexpected locations, among disparate groups of people who come together to form truly unique communities. While some restrictions are necessary to protect citizens from harm,…