Industry Apr 24, 2026

Kraftwerk's 1973 Track Considered Foundational to Techno Genre

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 Considered Foundational to Techno Genre

A track by Kraftwerk, released in 1973, is being recognized for its pioneering role in the development of techno music. The song's influence is considered so significant that it is suggested house music might have adopted a different name, such as 'Dorf' music, had the track gained wider recognition at the time. Originally reported by MusicRadar.