Category:EBM

Electronic Body Music (EBM) is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the early 1980s, blending elements of industrial music, synthpop, and post-punk. It is characterized by hard-hitting beats, repetitive basslines, and robotic, militaristic rhythms.

Characteristics

• Pounding, danceable beats, often in the range of 120-140 BPM.
• Mechanical, repetitive basslines, influenced by industrial and post-punk.
• Minimalistic, cold synth arrangements, often featuring aggressive or robotic vocals.
• Emphasis on rhythm and energy, designed for club and body movement.
• Influences from industrial music, with a dark and dystopian aesthetic.

Artists and Labels

EBM has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Nettwerk
• Antler-Subway
• Alfa Matrix

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Front 242
• Nitzer Ebb
• DAF
• Skinny Puppy
• Ministry
• Hocico