Listen closely
Hear the music in context—from the people who made it, the rooms that held it, and the communities that carried it forward.
Education + Culture
Detroit’s sound is a living curriculum.
The True and Live Series creates room for the stories, techniques, and community knowledge that continue to shape Detroit techno and house music.
Learn in the room
Panels, demonstrations, and conversations make space for direct exchange between artists, listeners, and the next generation.
Keep the record moving
Documentation, shared memory, and cultural care help ensure Detroit’s contributions remain visible and connected to the future.
A culture carried forward
Knowledge moves person to person.
Detroit’s electronic music history is not only found in records and archives. It lives in the practical wisdom of artists, DJs, dancers, engineers, organizers, and listeners. The series brings that knowledge into the room—where it can be heard, questioned, and passed on.
Come learn with the culture.
Explore the next gathering, meet the artists, and take part in the conversation.