POD

POD is a primary alias for Kenny Larkin, a foundational figure in the second wave of Detroit techno. Emerging in the early 1990s alongside peers like Richie Hawtin and Carl Craig, Larkin used the POD moniker to explore a more atmospheric, melodic, and 'high-tech soul' side of electronic music.

His work under this name is critically regarded for its sophisticated production, often blending the rhythmic urgency of the dancefloor with the harmonic complexity of jazz and the spatial awareness of ambient music. Historically, POD is significant for helping bridge the gap between the raw minimalism of early Detroit pioneers and the more polished, experimental IDM sounds that would follow. The project's discography spans several decades, with early releases on influential labels like Plus 8 and Warp, and a resurgence in the 2020s that maintains the signature analog warmth and intricate sequencing. Critical consensus highlights Larkin's ability to imbue machines with a sense of personality and narrative, often using surrealist imagery in his liner notes to frame the music as a biological or elemental force. For collectors and historians, POD represents the cerebral, soulful peak of the Detroit techno tradition.