TechnoRoll 3.2: Detroit Techno or, George Clinton and Kraftwerk Stuck in an Elevator With a Sequencer

Published: May 5, 2022, noon

A continuing discussion of "The Underground Is Massive" by Michaelangelo Matos\nHosts Nate Wilcox & Ryan Harkness mull Matos' telling of the emergence of the first wave of Detroit Techno, led by the Belleville Three: Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. \nAs May said, "The music is just like Detroit, a complete mistake. It's like George Clinton and Kraftwerk are stuck in an elevator with only a sequencer to keep them company."\nBuy the book and support the show.\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\nFollow us on Twitter.\nFollow us on Facebook.\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices