[quote name='lokizz']so whats the difference between electronic and techno? sometimes, to me, they sound alot alike but there must be some obvious differences that i dont know about so yeah if anyone could help.[/QUOTE]
Electronic Music is just the genre of music, its like saying "Rock Music" or "Jazz music", etc.
In that, you got your sub genres (Different types of electronic music). Techno, House, Trance, Dubstep and many many many more. More collectively just called EDM. (Electronic Dance Music).
"Techno" was a sub genre that was big in the 90's, and thats when it was getting some recognition state side. Ever since, people that don't really know about EDM just label it ALL as "Techno", which drives me nuts. :lol: Im not a huge fan of it, but back in the 90's Techno and House music ruled all. Techno is still around, but EDM has evolved so much from its original tree branch of genres.
[quote name='cgarb84']Nice thread. I have recently gotten into electronic music and sub-genres like trance but have really no idea where to go for new music ideas/discussion. This thread and links in the thread will be a great help.[/QUOTE]
Just follow Trance big acts like Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Above & Beyond. They all have weekly/monthly radio shows where they play new tracks and current good stuff.
Trance Around the World:
http://www.trancearoundtheworld.com/
Global DJ Broadcast:
http://www.markusschulz.com/radio/
A State of Trance:
http://www.astateoftrance.com/
(I don't see it for stream, might have to just catch it live or in podcast form)