Detroit legend John Jammin Collins has passed

Few faces are as essential to Detroit music and Detroit techno as John “Jammin” Collins, an institution behind the decks, stalwart of Underground Resistance, and the literal tour guide at Submerge’s techno museum Exhibit 3000. We learned this weekend that the soul of Detroit moved onto another plane.

Juneteenth lineup round-up and Black Techno Matters scorchers

Juneteenth is about emancipation, and it’s expressed in musical joy across the USA today. Here are our friends from Black Techno Matters with their community calendar of events today — one might be near you — plus two recent releases you should hear wherever you are.

Peter Kirn - June 19, 2026

For May Day, United Musicians and Allied Workers shares wins, goals

Today is May Day, the original date for Labor Day, or a pagan date to drive away evil spirits. Actually — why not both? For today’s International Workers’ Day, United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) is sharing some optimism, as it takes on justice for musicians in the era of streaming and AI.

Peter Kirn - May 2, 2026

Here’s Jeff Mills live at Tokyo’s Liquid Room ca 1995-1996, plus driving

Peter Kirn - November 10, 2025

The Living Wage for Musicians Act is getting a second push

Peter Kirn - August 20, 2025

Black Techno Matters Liber8: open call, new music, mixes, and events

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2024

DJ Stingray is posting short science music videos and I’m there for it

Peter Kirn - January 29, 2024

Detroit’s “The Scene” dance show, 1980s: Juan Atkins and Halloween

Peter Kirn - October 31, 2023

Under-the-radar Bandcamp picks, in a time of flood waters and self-discovery

Peter Kirn - September 1, 2023