Industry Apr 25, 2026

Kraftwerk's Early Influence on 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 Early Influence on Techno

Kraftwerk's 1973 track is highlighted as a foundational element in the invention of techno, predating the genre's official establishment by nearly a decade. The article suggests that if this Düsseldorf track by Kraftwerk had gained wider recognition at the time, house music might have been known by a different name. Originally reported by MusicRadar.