Industry Apr 24, 2026

Kraftwerk's 1973 Track Foreshadowed Techno Music

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 Foreshadowed Techno Music

Kraftwerk's 1973 track "Ohm Sweet Ohm" is being recognized as a precursor to techno music, predating the genre's official establishment by nearly a decade. The song, originating from Düsseldorf, could have influenced the development of house music had it gained wider recognition earlier. Originally reported by MusicRadar.