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As well as being a true genius of Detroit techno, Robert Hood is an ordained pastor. Here, Luke Turner conducts a conversation on Christianity, politics and music between Hood and the Reverend Alan Green (NO NOT THAT REV AL GREEN) of St John On Bethnal Green Church, London.
Jeff Mills may well be primarily known as one of the key figures in the development of Detroit techno and a founding member of UR but here he talks to Ed Power about his recent history working across the spectrum of the arts and his obsession with both space travel and science fiction
Robert Hood's new album under the Floorplan alias sees the minimal techno pioneer infuse his sound with gospel, disco and funk, all the while retaining his customary astonishing, hypnotic precision. He speaks with Harry Sword about growing up in '70s Detroit, the importance of intent, and how his strong Christian faith informs his attitude towards club music
Before the release of their sixth album this week and appearance at Atonal in Berlin this August, the Death In Vegas head honcho, producer and DJ scours the fruits of his record-collecting history and picks 13 tracks that have informed Transmission for Joe Clay