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(Interview with Todd Johnson, a foundational early producer and organizer of Detroit Techno. Discussion about the people (Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Atkinson), the structure of the business and music of the Detroit techno industry, the DJs and the clubs and equipment suppliers (Direct Drive) that supported the evolution of the music. Addtional interviewees join later in the tape.)

(Duration: 01:04:21)

(Interview with unknown techno artist, about the celebrity and issues in techno music from NYC to Detroit, technical changes in rights and catalog samples that were used in music production. Second Interview with 2 artists of SAGA ( , discussion about sampling and other music and techno music work, recording artists such as deeelite and C+C Music Factory, evolving music and influences in dance. First Interview 0-2:56; Second Interview (likely Jim Crichton and vocalist Michael Sadler) 2:57-end of tape.)

(Duration: 01:00:21)

(First Interview with musician of afrofuturist techno duo, Drexciya. discussion of influences, history and music. Discusion of album The Quest (1997) and others; Second Interview with Adam Sherburne musician of Consolidated regarding current issues in band and music direction. First Interview 0-12:38; Second Interview 12:40-end of tape)

(Duration: 31:58)

(Interview with former Kraftwerk musician, Florian Schneider at Electric Music Studios. Discussion regarding his solo career, and working with Kraftwerk.)

(Duration: 22:43)

(Interview with Meat Beat Manifesto member, Jack Dangers. General Interview bringing up to date, re: album Satyricon (1992 up to current, touring and music changes over years.)

(Duration: 31:03)

(Interview with representative of New York Online, discussion about BBS networking and OneNet ad current networking technologies, modems, macs, etc. Magazine subscriptions through New York Online system and exclusive content.)

(Duration: 12:55)