I could likely write for a day about how The Hacker alongside Miss Kittin was responsible for turning me from a trance lover into the cynical techno fan I am today. Now you got me listening to this old gem that I used to hammer in my younger days. It's over the top but I dig it.

As for new artists vs old, I always find a mixture is best. Rep the old school to highlight history in and pay homage. Rep the new to prove you aren't jaded and hanging onto the past. It's all about a mix.