Nov 6th, 2008 · The master of the "techno thriller," Michael Crichton, has died at the age of 66. He was battling cancer. Crichton was best known for scary stories of science gone wrong in popular books like The Andromeda Strain and "Jurassic Park.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Asked about a late-night party in his office in the Parliament, the minister of police in Australia's most populous state insisted "nothing untoward happened." But that depends on your definition of "untoward." A newspaper reported the now former government minister danced drunk on a couch to techno music, wearing only the briefest of brief underwear.
Jul 7th, 2008 · The British group behind the catchy Sopranos theme song is releasing a retrospective album. It includes a variety of songs expressing their gospel, techno, and blues influences.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · The Grammy Award-winning music of the Nortec Collective is an unlikely blend of techno and the traditional Mexican music known as Norteno. The band talks about their ascension to fame and their widely-acclaimed second album, Tijuana Session Volume 3.
Mar 26th, 2008 · Americans are using -- and getting rid of -- more electronic devices than ever. As technology improves and gets cheaper, old cell phones, computers, iPods and digital cameras end up in desk drawers, basements -- or on the curb.
Mar 13th, 2008 · The Algerian club DJ is best known for melding traditional ethnic sounds with electronica. But on his new album, his mix of highbrow Indian spirituality and dance-floor ambition stands apart from the growing morass of globalized techno wizardry.
Feb 14th, 2008 · Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke shares some of his favorite music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The two talk about Radiohead's latest work, In Rainbows and listen to some of the artists Yorke admires, including German electronica group Modeselektor, rap collaboration Madvillain, techno duo Autechre and more.
May 23rd, 2007 · For Balkan Beat Box, accomplished underground musicians Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat assembled a diverse group to play intensely unpredictable, danceable music. Hear an interview, as well as a studio performance of songs from the new album.