Search Results for:

METROPLEX

Juan Atkins returns as Model 500 with I.D.L.E., a transmission rooted in Detroit's original machine language. Pulsing basslines and crystalline sequences unfold with the precision and restraint that have defined the Model 500 signal for decades. The package expands with two reinterpretations from different corners of the electro-techno continuum. DJ Stingray pushes the track into high-velocity orbit, sharpening the rhythms into a relentless futurist propulsion. FJAAK reshape the material with their unmistakable Berlin energy, driving the groove deeper into warehouse territory while keeping the circuitry alive. A meeting point between generations, I.D.L.E. continues the Metroplex tradition: forward motion, mechanical soul, and signals from the future.

TRACK LISTING

1 I D L E Stingray Remix
2 I D L E Original
3 I D L E Fjaak Remix

Following the celebrated reissue of "Classics Vol. 1", Metroplex unveils Model 500 - "Classics Vol. 2", a powerful new collection of essential works from Juan Atkins - pioneer of techno and architect of some of the most forward-thinking electronic music ever recorded. Bringing together key cuts, rare mixes, and long-sought favorites from across Atkins' groundbreaking output, this compilation highlights the full spectrum of his sonic universe: deep, rolling machine funk, shimmering electro-techno hybrids, and timeless futurist grooves that helped shape generations of electronic artists. Each track has been carefully remastered to enhance its original energy while preserving the raw spirit and space that define the Model 500 sound. From expansive, atmospheric journeys to soulful vocal transmissions and Detroit-powered rhythmic science, "Classics Vol. 2" presents Juan Atkins at his most inspired--an essential document of a visionary whose influence continues to echo across dancefloors worldwide. Three decades on, these tracks have lost none of their immediacy, imagination, or futuristic pull. Restored for a new era, "Classics Vol. 2" celebrates the legacy of Model 500 with pristine sound and renewed force. Pure Detroit heritage. Eternal future music.

TRACK LISTING

• 1 Jazz Is The Teacher
• 2 What S The Game
• 3 The Flow
• 4 The Future
• 5 Ocean 2 Ocean
• 6 Starlight (moritz Mix)
• 7 I Wanna Be There
• 8 I See The Light
• 9 The Passage

Audiotech is one of the many visionary aliases of Juan Atkins, the Detroit pioneer widely recognized as one of the originators of techno. Originally released in 1987 on Express Records, "I'm Your Audio Tech" captures a crucial moment in the evolution of electronic music -- when raw machine funk and futuristic minimalism merged to form the Detroit sound. Now, nearly four decades later, this classic returns newly remastered and presented for the first time on Metroplex, the label founded by Atkins himself. The reissue preserves the deep pulse and metallic warmth of the original, giving new clarity to its hypnotic basslines and mechanized rhythm patterns that defined an era of innovation. A timeless piece of Detroit's musical DNA -- meticulously restored for a new generation of listeners and collectors.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Absolutely pioneering piece of machinefunk from 1987 (!!) that still sounds unbelievably current today, nearly 40 years later! Juan Atkins is surely a cosmic techno timelord?!

TRACK LISTING

1 Im Your Audio Tech
2 Im Your Audio Tech (tech Mix)

Riding the Thin Line" is an EP by DJ Bone, an influential figure in the Detroit techno scene. Released in 1999, the EP showcases DJ Bone's signature style characterized by deep, driving beats and intricate rhythms. The tracks blend elements of classic Detroit techno with contemporary sounds, reflecting his ability to bridge different eras of electronic music. The EP is noted for its experimental approach while maintaining a dancefloor-friendly vibe. Each track offers a unique listening experience, highlighting DJ Bone's skills as a producer and DJ. His work often emphasizes a sense of journey, making "Riding the Thin Line" a compelling addition to any techno enthusiast's collection. Overall, the EP reinforces DJ Bone's reputation as a pioneer and an innovator within the techno genre.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Deep Detroit techno, crisp vocal samples and filtered percussion, snappy 808's and primal kick drums. Classic lesser-known techno masterpiece.

TRACK LISTING

Shut The Lites Off
The Funk
The Haunting

Metroplex Records welcomes Pascal Hetzel to the label. The Berlin-based producer and DJ (who is also half of the duo CYRK) delivers something a little different for Juan Atkins' label institution. The EP serves four slices of funky, dub-infused and chord-driven techno, aimed squarely at the dancefloor that pay tribute to the Motor City legacy while carving out their own euphoric permutation of classic Detroit techno tropes. Expertly mixed, mastered and pressed to perfection! Metroplex still a major player in this thing we call techno. Don't sleep! 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Real deal Detroit techno here from one of the finest labels to have ever existed. Pascal Hetzel brings the pioneering sounds of Derrick May, Octave One, Rolando etc right up to date with four tracks that bridge the future with the past.

TRACK LISTING

1 Structures
2 Ecstatic Pulse
3 Translucent
4 Pangea Ultima


Latest Pre-Sales

244 NEW ITEMS

E-newsletter —
Sign up
Back to top