Spinning Stories Episode 6: Richie Hawtin

In this immersive new episode of Spinning Stories, host Derek Bullard explores the precision, innovation, and lasting influence of electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin. From his early roots shaped by the Canadian scene to his rise as a global force in techno, Hawtin’s journey is defined by reinvention—pushing sound, performance, and technology forward without ever losing the pulse of the dancefloor.

Derek weaves together curated tracks, key moments from Hawtin’s evolution (including the iconic Plastikman era), and behind-the-scenes context that highlights why minimal techno became more than a style—it became a movement. Whether you’re a longtime techno listener or discovering the deeper side of electronic music for the first time, this episode is a focused, late-night-ready tribute to an artist who helped shape the future of the genre.