(Electronic Body Music) is a genre that emerged in the early 1980s, blending industrial, synth-punk, and post-punk with danceable, mechanical rhythms. Characterized by driving basslines, repetitive beats, and cold, robotic energy, EBM was pioneered by bands like Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, and DAF. Its raw, militant sound laid the foundation for future electronic and industrial subgenres, influencing techno, aggrotech, and modern dark club music.
