It's EBM Week!
The term EBM (short for
Electronic Body Music) was first used by
Kraftwerk in the late 1970’s, but more popularly by EBM pioneers
Front 242 in the 1980’s to describe their sound, which was more beat-driven and melodic than what was typical of
Industrial music at the time. EBM is characterized by repetitive (or danceable) rhythms and undistorted vocals. Although EBM is considered more accessible and dance floor friendly, it still keeps with the experimental and thematic qualities of
Industrial music. Some of the most notable EBM acts are
Front 242 and
Nitzer Ebb.