Between Bassline and Beer Bench – What You Should Know About Techno
You’re at the afterhour, the beat is pounding, and suddenly someone asks you: “Hey, how many BPM does real Techno actually have?” – And you’re like: “Uh… depends on the vibe?” Brother, you can do better. So that at the next festival you don’t just shine with your DARKXNASH shirt but also with insider knowledge, here’s your dose of scene education. Five fun facts that will make you the ultimate rave shaman. Ready? Let’s bounce. 🖤
1. How Many BPM Does Techno Actually Have?
Short answer: Between 125 and 150. Long answer: Depends on how hard you need it.
Classic Detroit Techno grooves around 125–130 BPM – just slow enough to roll a cigarette while dancing. But we’re here at DARKXNASH, so let’s be clear: Hard Techno hits at 140+ BPM. Acid? Often even faster. Schranz? Forget about counting.
Fun fact: BPM stands for “Beats Per Minute.” The human heartbeat is about 70–80 BPM. Techno gets your heart to dopamine level.
2. Who Is This Techno Viking Anyway?
If you don’t know him, you digitally slept through 2007. The Techno Viking is a scene legend. A viral video showed him shirtless, with braids, chains, and a stern look – dancing at the Fuckparade in Berlin. Not a meme, but a myth.
But: The real Techno Viking hates his fame – he even sued the filmer. So: Respect the myth, brother.
3. Detroit, Berlin & Acid – Where Techno Really Comes From
Techno comes from Detroit. Period. In the 1980s, kids there started using drum machines like the Roland TR-909 to build dark, synthetic sounds. Think: post-industry, cold nights, hot raves in basements.
Berlin then gave it the wicked vibe after the Wall fell. Acid Techno from the UK is the mutated brother with the 303 bassline – psychedelic, wild, twisted.
4. What Is Techno Actually? The (Absurd) Explanation
Techno is music. But also religion. Therapy. Lifestyle. Or as a raver once said: “Techno is what you feel when you lie on the floor at 7 a.m. and still dance.”
Musically? Minimalist, repetitive, without classic song structure. No chorus, no singing – just groove, kick, bass, hi-hat. But: pure emotion.
5. The Soundtrack of Your Rave Life: How to Find the Look to Match
Knowledge is nice – but style is a must. In the scene, your outfit shows where you stand. DARKXNASH delivers the dress code for every night:
- For the opening: Oversized shirts with dark back prints
- For the peak: Harness & kinky hoodie from our fetish collection
- For the afterglow: Sweaters with acid vibes
- For the nerd talk: QR shirts with Technopedia links
And remember: 1 € from every order goes to women’s shelters. Rave with heart, not just with bass.
Your Rave Homework 🎧
Now you know the BPM, know who the Viking is, and can really shine next time at the club. Show not just style but also substance – with DARKXNASH. 💬 What’s your favourite techno fact? Write it in the comments or tag us with your favourite shirt on Insta.
Until then: Rave hard, stay smart. 🖤
