Juan Atkins is heralded as one of the principal architects of techno music, a genre that reshaped the landscape of electronic music and became synonymous with the sound of Detroit. Born on December 9, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, Atkins was exposed to music and electronics at an early age, a combination that would heavily influence his future career. During the late 1970s, he attended Belleville High School in Michigan, where he met fellow students Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson; together they would later be known as The Belleville Three, the pioneering forefathers of techno.

With a career spanning several decades, Atkins initially formed the group Cybotron in the early '80s, releasing future classics like "Alleys of Your Mind" and "Clear." He then embarked on a solo career under the name Model 500, producing tracks that defined the direction of techno music. Over the years, his influence has not waned, and he has continued to innovate and collaborate with various artists. Notably, his collaborative projects with Moritz von Oswald materialized into the acclaimed Borderland series, a testament to his enduring relevance and creative synergy. As a producer, DJ, and visionary, Juan Atkins remains a leading figure in the evolution of electronic dance music, continually influencing and inspiring new generations of artists and fans alike.

Genres

Detroit Techno

Minimal Techno

Techno

Latest Release

Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald Present Borderland: Transport (Remixed)

Juan Atkins

Single - Released December 15, 2017