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Acid techno emerged in the late 1980s, primarily within the United Kingdom's underground warehouse scene, as an aggressive evolution of Chicago-born acid house. Find upcoming Acid Techno events in New York City below.
Upcoming Acid Techno Events · New York City

Lara Klart

Asphodel Ivory, Strange Objects, DJGothQueen, DJ Hello, Wren's Lullaby, Pat-e

JKS, BENZA, Chontane

CLTX, Anxhela

Layton Giordani

1morning, Very J

Scotia, Jacky Sommer, Amelia Holt

Luis Miranda

Sepehr, Sybil

Quelza, Takaaki Itoh, Ketia, Tommy Hart, Sevyn

Justin Strauss, Dimi Angélis, Lindsey Herbert, The AM/AMX, STE-VÍ

Conrad Taylor, mischluft, Kobosil, Somewhen, Bad Boombox, David Löhlein, Ueberrest, Ollie Lishman, Adrian Mills, Fenrick, Serafina, hhunter, TRIPTYKH, O.B.I., FUMI, CLOUDY, Clara Cuvé, future.666, WTCHCRFT, Aiden, Supergloss, Jay York, Ramsey Neville, Saint Velez, Dalton Taylor, Daybreak, Diossa, Emilija, Flash Gea, Junkfile, Kaya, Kyruh, Marco Neves, Michelle Kay, Volvox

Bloody Mary , Eduardo De la Calle, Grace Dahl, Cirqet

Sera J, Stef Mendesidis, The Carry Nation, Lydo, Aida, Senergi
Sound profile
A danceable, electronic sound.
Acid techno emerged in the late 1980s, primarily within the United Kingdom's underground warehouse scene, as an aggressive evolution of Chicago-born acid house. It is characterized by the distinctive "squelching" sound of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, often featuring heavy resonance and distortion layered over a relentless 4/4 kick drum provided by Roland TR-808 or TR-909 machines. Tempos typically range from 135 to 155 BPM, creating a high-energy, hypnotic, and industrial atmosphere designed for endurance dancing. While it shares the repetitive structure of traditional techno, it is distinguished by its focus on psychedelic filter sweeps and a raw, DIY production aesthetic that remains a staple of the European free party movement.
Also known as: 303 Techno
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