The 10 Best Electro Techno Music Artists

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In this blog post, we will be discussing the 10 best electro techno music artists. This list is in no particular order and is meant to give you a general idea of who is creating good music in this genre.

Who are the best electro techno music artists?

1. Kraftwerk
2. Giorgio Moroder
3. Yellow Magic Orchestra
4. Detroit techno pioneers Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson
5. Afrika Bambaataa
6. D.A.F.
7. Depeche Mode
8. New Order
9. Front 242
10. Vangelis

What are their best songs?

There are countless great electro techno artists out there, but these ten are some of the best the genre has to offer.

1. Daft Punk
Daft Punk is a French electronic music duo consisting of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. They are widely considered to be one of the most influential groups in the history of dance music, and their 1997 debut album Homework is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Daft Punk’s signature sound is a mix of catchy pop hooks, thumping techno beats, and futuristic effects, and their songs “One More Time,” “Harder Better Faster Stronger,” and “Around the World” are some of the most iconic dance tracks of all time.

2. Justice
Justice is a French electronic group consisting of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. They rose to fame in the early 2000s with their signature brand of edgy, distorted electro house, and their debut album † (2007) is considered one of the greatest dance albums ever made. Justice’s best known song is “We Are Your Friends,” which was featured in a popular Levi’s commercial in 2006 and has since become an indie anthem. Other standout tracks include “D.A.N.C.E.,” “Stress,” and “Genesis.”

3. The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers are an English electronic music duo consisting of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. They were one of the most successful acts of the 1990s rave scene, and their 1995 album Dig Your Own Hole is often cited as one of the best records of that decade. The Chemical Brothers’ sound is a mix of forceful breaks, distorted basslines, and psychedelic melodies, and their songs “Block Rockin’ Beats,” “Setting Sun,” and “Loops Of Fury” are some of the most iconic dance tracks from that era.

4. Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim is an English DJ/producer real name Norman Cook. He emerged from the early 1990s UK rave scene with his brand of funk-infused big beat music, which would go on to be hugely successful in both clubs and festivals around the world throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Fatboy Slim’s best known song is probably “Praise You,” which was a huge crossover hit in 1998 thanks to its catchy chorus and innovative video (directed by Spike Jonze). Other notable Fatboy Slim tracks include “Right Here Right Now,” “The Rockafeller Skank,” and “Weapon Of Choice.”

5 . The Prodigy As anyone who lived through the ’90s can attest, The Prodigy was THE defining rave act of that decade – no small feat considering how huge that scene was at its peak. The brainchildof Liam Howlett, The Prodigy combined elementsof breakbeat, Detroit techno , acid houseand industrial music to create a unique -and highly influential – sound that came toreally define late ’90s electronic music .The group’s best known songs includethe anthemic club hits “Charly” , “Firestarter”and “Smack My Bitch Up” , as well as themellow breakbeat track “Breathe” , whichwould go on to become their biggest hit singlein markets outside Europe .6 . Underworld Underworld is a British electronica duo comprising Karl Hydeand Rick Smith .The group emerged fromthe late ’80s acid house scene ,and their well-known 1993 singlestried to really bring intelligent , engagingelectronic music into mainstream popconsumption . Best known for its innovativeuseof samples from classic films ,Underworld isnamechecked by many other artistsas being hugely influential on themusic they make today .”cowgirl”, artilleriespinning

What are their best albums?

1. The Chemical Brothers – Exit Planet Dust (1995)
2. The Prodigy – The Fat of the Land (1997)
3. The Crystal Method – Vegas (1997)
4. Fatboy Slim – Better Living Through Chemistry (1996)
5. Underworld – dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994)
6. Leftfield – Leftism (1995)
7. Orbital – In Sides (1996)
8. Aphex Twin – Richard D. James Album (1996)
9. Propellerheads – Decksanddrumsandrockandroll (1998)
10. Stretch & Vern – Ears Have Fingers (1992)

What are their best music videos?

There are countless electro techno music artists out there, each with their own unique vision and sound. It can be tough to stand out from the pack, but these 10 artists have managed to do just that. With innovative music videos and cutting-edge sounds, they’ve carved out a place for themselves in the electro techno scene. Here are 10 of the best electro techno music artists around:

1. Justice

With their 2006 debut album “†”, Justice quickly established themselves as one of the best electro techno bands around. The album’s lead single “D.A.N.C.E.” was an instant club hit, thanks in part to its catchy vocals and unforgettable music video. The clip features Justice frontman Gaspard Augé dancing in a variety of ridiculous costumes, including a giant robot suit and a furry animal onesie. It’s safe to say that Justice knows how to make a great music video!

2. Daft Punk

French duo Daft Punk are legends in the electro techno world, and for good reason. Their 1997 debut album “Homework” changed the game with its mix of French house and techno beats, and they’ve only gotten better with age. In 2013, they released their fourth studio album “Random Access Memories” to critical acclaim and commercial success. They also released an amazing music video for the lead single “Get Lucky”, which features Daft Punk’s trademark robots dancing along to the catchy tune.

3. Caribou

Caribou is the solo project of Canadian musician Dan Snaith, who is also a member of the band Manitoba (now known as Caribou). He released his first album under the Caribou name in 2001, and has since gone on to release five more albums of excellent electro techno tunes. Caribou’s 2010 album “Swim” was particularly well-received, winning Snaith the prestigious Polaris Music Prize in Canada. He’s also made some great music videos over the years, including one for the song “Odessa” which was filmed entirely on an iPhone!

4. LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem is an American electro techno band fronted by James Murphy, who is also a producer and DJ. The group formed in 2002 and released their self-titled debut album in 2005 to positive reviews from critics and fans alike. They followed up with two more albums – “Sound of Silver” (2007) and “This Is Happening” (2010) – before announcing their dissolution in 2011 with an epic farewell concert at Madison Square Garden which was later turned into a documentary film entitled “Shut Up and Play the Hits” (2012). Thankfully, LCD Soundsystem decided to reunite in 2016 and they’re currently back on tour! We’re also lucky enough to have two great music videos for their songs “All I Want” (2010) and ��Call The Police” (2017). Both videos are directed by Tim Goldsworthy – one half of legendary production duo DFA – who has also worked with numerous other artists including David Bowie, Moby and UNKLE . 5\. M83 M83 is a French electropop band fronted by Anthony Gonzalez who originally started out as a solo artist before expanding his lineup to include drummer Loïc Zimmermanin 2001 . Since then , M83 have released seven studio albums , most notably “Hurry Up , We’re Dreaming” (2011), which featured hit singles ” Midnight City ” && ” Reunion “. They’ve also made some great music videos over the years , including one for ” Midnight City ” which was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joseph Kahn .

What are their best live performances?

1. Daft Punk
2. The Chemical Brothers
3. Justice
4. LCD Soundsystem
5. Soulwax
6. Modeselektor
7. Vitalic
8. Knife Party
9. Chase & Status
10. Pendulum

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