Delano Smith

Delano Smith is a Detroit-based DJ and producer who also operates under the alias DJ Mode. Originally from Chicago, Smith began releasing music in 2010 and has maintained consistent output through 2025 with 16 releases documented on electronic music platforms. He operates primarily from Detroit's established electronic music scene.

Smith's productions span deep house, techno, dub techno, house, and ambient territories, with releases appearing on Mixmode Recordings and Sushitech Records. His sound encompasses both peak-time driving techno and deeper, more contemplative house music, reflecting Detroit's dual heritage of mechanical precision and soulful groove. Smith's catalog demonstrates versatility across tempo ranges, from ambient explorations to dancefloor-focused house and techno tracks, with his work on Sushitech particularly showcasing his ability to navigate between introspective deep house and more propulsive electronic forms.