Industry Apr 24, 2026

Kraftwerk's Early Techno Innovation

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 Techno Innovation

In 1973, Kraftwerk released a track that foreshadowed the techno genre by nearly a decade. This Düsseldorf-originating song had the potential to influence house music significantly, presaging the genre's eventual development. Originally reported by MusicRadar.