The first ever PDX techno compilation represents the diverse sounds of the Portland, Oregon techno community with 30 trax and remixes produced exclusively by Portland-based artists.
PDX is home to a growing community of producers, live performers and DJs dedicated to the wide-ranging sounds of underground techno. You might find them at a DIY intimate warehouse event, an east side dive bar, a house party, or one of the city’s few established nightclubs. Their sounds run the gamut -- from pounding, industrial techno and acid, to dub techno, minimal, psychedelic and experimental blends. While their approaches vary widely, they share a passion for the music and a love of the community.
Now, for the first time, a group of these artists have come together to create the PDX techno compilation. What started as a conversation in a techno-focused Facebook group has culminated in 30 original trax and remixes by artists from across the PDX community. This community led project was organized by by Mad Midi Collective with support from local label SubSensory Recordings and more than 20 participating producers. The release also features original artwork by Whitsitt Goodson, which was lovingly cut by hand and photographed specifically for the project.
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