Industry Apr 24, 2026
Kraftwerk's 1973 Track Anticipated Techno Genre
House music might well have been called 'Dorf' music if this Düsseldorf track had only reached the right ears
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MusicRadar
Kraftwerk's 1973 track is being recognized for its foundational role in the invention of techno, a genre that officially emerged nearly a decade later. The song's potential influence was such that it could have led to house music being known as 'Dorf' music if it had gained wider recognition at the time. Originally reported by MusicRadar.