What is dark techno music?
Dark techno is a subgenre of electronic dance music, typically involving heavy four-to-the-floor kick drums, highly rhythmic percussion, and chugging one-note bass lines.
What do people mean when they say dark techno?
Moody, sinister vibes have been an important part of techno since its inception, so there are many techno tracks that are dark. However, when people use the term “dark techno” it’s likely they are talking about the contemporary subgenre that includes such artists as Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, and Amelie Lens.