Between bassline and beer bench – what you should know about techno
You're at the after-hours, the beat is blasting, and suddenly someone asks you, "Hey, what's the BPM of real techno?" – And you're like, "Um... depends on the vibe?" Bro, you can do better. So that you not only shine with your DARKXNASH shirt at the next festival, but also with insider knowledge, here's your dose of scene education. Five fun facts that will turn you into an absolute 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 tends to groove at 125–130 BPM—still enough to roll a cigarette. But this is DARKXNASH, so let's be clear: Hard techno rocks at 140+ BPM. Acid? Sometimes faster. Schranz? Forget about counting.
Fun fact: BPM stands for "beats per minute." The human heart rate is around 70–80 BPM. Techno music, therefore, gets your heart pumping with dopamine.
2. Who is this Techno Viking?
If you don't know him, you were digitally asleep in 2007. The Techno Viking is a legend of the scene. A viral video showed him shirtless, wearing 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 filmmaker. So, respect the myth, bro.
3. Detroit, Berlin & Acid – where techno really comes from
Techno comes from Detroit. Period. In the 1980s, kids there started building dark, synthetic sounds with drum machines like the Roland TR-909. Think: post-industrial, cold nights, hot raves in basements.
After the fall of the Wall, Berlin gave the whole thing its wicked vibe. 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're lying on the floor at 7 a.m. and still dancing."
Musically? Minimalist, repetitive, without a traditional song structure. No chorus, no vocals – just groove, kick, bass, hi-hat. Instead: pure emotion.
5. The soundtrack of your rave life: How to find the look
Knowledge is nice – but style is a must. In the scene, your outfit shows where you stand. DARKXNASH provides you with the dress code for every night:
- For the opening: Oversize shirts with dark back prints
- For the peak: Harness & Kinky Hoodie from our fetish collection
- For the afterglow: Sweater with acid vibes
- For Nerdtalk: QR shirts with Technopedia links
And remember: €1 from every order goes to women's shelters. Rave with heart, not just bass.
Your rave homework 🎧
Now you know the BPM, who the Viking is, and you're ready to shine next time you hit the club. Show off not only style, but also substance – with DARKXNASH. 💬 What's your favorite techno fact? Write it in the comments or tag us with your favorite shirt on Instagram.
Until then: rave hard, stay smart. 🖤
