Industry Apr 25, 2026

Kraftwerk's 1973 Track as a Precursor to Techno

House music might well have been called 'Dorf' music if this Düsseldorf track had only reached the right ears

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Kraftwerk's 1973 Track as a Precursor to Techno

Kraftwerk's 1973 track "Ohm Sweet Ohm" is highlighted for its innovative sound, which predated the official establishment of techno music by nearly a decade. The article suggests that this Düsseldorf-originating track could have influenced the early development of house music had it gained wider recognition. Originally reported by MusicRadar.