Back in September 1994, when there wasn't much to the internet apart from Usenet and email, the mailing lists run from hyperreal.org were pretty much the only way to gather information about the world of electronic music. And when 313 was launched in that month, it became the only internet resource dedicated to discussing Detroit techno, the music it was influenced by, and the music it went on to influence.
Ten years on, and everything has changed. There are now a tonne of forums, mailing lists, newsgroups, blogs and websites covering "our" music; but, although it's had its detractors over the years, the 313 list has managed to survive, bringing together hundreds of like-minded individuals across the world. The first ever post to 313 - from Morgan Geist, in fact - was on 30th September 1994, and so we're holding a party to celebrate on Saturday 18th September 2004. The party will be held at Public Life, in London's Spitalfields district - a venue that many of you will already be familiar with! DJs on the night have yet to be confirmed, so if you're up for doing a set send me an email. And if you have any ideas which might help us make the night a bit special, then let me know. In Morgan's first post, he said "hope 313 thrives" - I think we can safely say that it has! Brendan
