Post-Punk and the Emergence of Industrial Music (late 1970s–early 1980s)
Post-punk experimentation bridged the gap between punk’s raw energy and the dark, mechanized soundscapes of industrial:
Innovative Post-Punk Bands: Acts like Joy Division, Public Image Ltd., and Siouxsie and the Banshees incorporated synthesizers, dub-inspired production, and abstract textures that influenced industrial’s sonic palette (Reynolds, 2005).
Throbbing Gristle and Industrial Records: Throbbing Gristle coined the term “industrial music” and founded Industrial Records in 1976, blending noise, tape manipulation, and subversive themes (Ford, 2001). Other key pioneers, such as Cabaret Voltaire and SPK, further expanded the genre with experimental electronics and provocative performances.
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