Ever-boss Leeds institution of techno, Detatched, welcome none of than Derrick May for their umpteenth big party of the year. Fresh from their October 2nd birthday blowout, the dark techno regularly championed at Detatched moves downstairs for one night only to let Derrick do his bizniz in the main room. It will be superb.

Rod and Tom warming up with some D town beats in the main room too...

15.07.09 20:00-22:00 GMT

A self confessed 'platform for intelligent techno', since its debut release in 2007, Token Records has swiftly established itself as one of the most reliable and consistent techno labels out there at the moment.

Our show will feature an hour of single Token tracks played by the usual suspects, as well as yet another exclusive guest mix from the Belgium based Token head honcho, Kr!z. On top of that, we'll be running a competition to win copies Fragmenta by Ø [Phase], the brand new release on Token.

We also had chance to catch up with Kr!z to fire some questions at him on all things techno...this will be uploaded to the motorsite on Wednesday...

As usual, just head over to future-music.co.uk at 8pm GMT on Wednesday to tune in. If you're not available then, we'll be uploading entire show onto the site for download.

Ok so it's been a while, things have been low key for the past few months. There is one main reason for this...

We're going to Detroit, you see.

With all the planning, saving and generally being excited, throwing boss parties has kind of fallen by the wayside. But, we have our eyes on the prize and have a whole salvo of cool shit coming up in the next few months...

On matters radio, we have a follow up SUBJECT DETROIT show, which will centre around the upcoming artist album from the label, featuring fantastic tracks from Orlando Voorn, DJ Nasty, Stephen Brown, Aaron Carl and of course DJ Bone amongst others. We'll be interviewing a few of the aforementioned bods about the album, their views on some burning issues and possibly some other non sensical bits and bobs. Always wondered what Aaron Carl spreads on his toast? Get tuned.

As for nightlife, we have a few shindigs lined up. Rod and Tom will be knocking out another calorific wedge of motorfunction action at the Damage all nighter at Alter Ego on May 29th, just 2 days after our return from 'tha D'. Expect an onslaught of fresh Detroit action.

After that, we'll be doing something rather similar on the 19th of June at Smash Detroit at Moho Live, including a possible techno fuelled boat ride beforehand...watch this space

On that note - As it is (or soon will be) the summer, we thought it fitting to take advantage of the feeling that its going to be sunny when it most likely won't be, so are throwing some boat parties ourselves!

Although dates are yet to be nailed down and confirmed, we're looking to collaborate with other South Manchester associates and rotters, with plans already in motion...these marine missions will most likely be intimate mid-evening jobbies, taking advantage of any sun there might while providing a grin inducing backdrop of bumpin' house and techno...

Furthermore, we'll be hosting room 2 at Leeds techno institution Detatched later in the year. Again, the date is yet to be set, but knowing what those guys are capable of it will undoubtedly be a soirée to remember...

As you will of course be aware, Bloc Weekend is fast approaching. Now in it's third year, it is already well looked forward to as an annual high point of the UK techno calendar. The motortechno show on the 25th of February will provide an opportunity for two listeners to get their paws on a pair of tickets for this years event, held on 13th to the 15th of March. If you've got your eyes on the prize and fancy a stab at some last minute tickets to three days of techno nirvana, head over to future-music.co.uk in time for the show on the 25th. Broadcast 8-10pm, Just sign up to the forum to enable the shoutbox and messaging, then answer the question that will be asked on the show.
Easy.

8pm, 25/02/2009
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Motor's very own Rod Fry is featured on the first EP from new label, Manchester Underground Music.

MUM has been started as an outlet for the huge amount of local talent and provide a platform for international recognition. Working with some well established DJs and producers as well as the rising stars with their energy and unbridled enthusiasm, gives the label a vibrant edge. MUM aims to deliver uncompromising, quality music as well as some of the sickest club tours.


DJ Mag Dancefloor Destroyers Chart No.1
Xpressbeats Most Wanted Chart No.9

In our never-ending quest to bring you quality techno music in ever-simpler ways, we are very happy to tell you that you can now get the MotorTechno Radio Show beamed directly into your iPod... The MotorPodcast is now registered on iTunes, so if you follow this link (or search for "MotorTechno" on itunes.com) you will be able to automatically receive your weekly Detroit technofix.

If you're using something other than an iPod or don't use iTunes at all then you can subscribe to the MotorPodcast using this link, although the way in which you use it will depend upon which mp3 player or product you are using.

On what will probably be the final motorshow of the year, we are very happy to announce our guest mix for the week - TECHNASIA live at Womb, Tokyo. The live set was recorded last month and features bang up to date tunes, plus some Technasia classics. Absolutely not to be missed!

Of course, there will be support from the usual suspects, Rod, Ricky, and Tom - laying down some of their latest and freshest techno sounds...

Tune in by heading over to future-music.co.uk, 8pm (GMT), Wednesday 17th December 2008. We'll be repeating the show, as usual, over on freakin.org.uk on Friday night and Sunday evening.

We haven't decided whether we'll be broadcasting on new year's eve yet. It might be nice to do an NYE warm-up show but we'll keep you posted. There won't be a show on xmas eve though.

featuring Systemic (Jactation Records) and Binny (Rehab, Liverpool)

First of all - thanks to all who came down for our collaborative blow out with Damage t'other weekend, we all had an absolute stonker with O/V/R playing a set we won't forget in a hurry.

Onwards and upwards however - November's Motor sees us again return to the bricked arches of Josh Brooks with yet another out-and-out banquet of motor city mayhem for your salivating technochops.

Systemic, or Rick Miller as he is known by day, is a fast-rising star of Manchester techno label Jactation records. Making his Motor debut, his refined brand of utterly purist techno and electro is turning heads the world over, his records being charted by the real bigwigs of the scene... including Dave Clarke.

Our second headliner, Binny, will also be making his Manchester and Motor debut. As Detroitist as they come, Binny has been sharpening his sound and style for years over in Liverpool. Co-founder and co-promoter of the 'Alcatraz' night, which although is now sadly no more, showcased the likes of Ben Sims, Deetron, Oliver Ho and Steve Rachmad amongst numerous others.

His fierce, unswerving imprint of stepping 313 dancefloor action has made him a household name for 'proper' techno over on Merseyside, and as such will put on a real treat...think Hood, Mills, Jeroen, UR, Stephen Brown...