Electronic body music (EBM)

Electronic Body Music (EBM) is a genre of electronic music characterized by its rhythmic, danceable beats combined with dark, industrial sounds. Originating in the early 1980s, it blends elements of industrial music and electronic dance music, often featuring driving basslines, synthesized melodies, and samples. EBM is known for its energetic, aggressive style, designed to evoke physical movement and emotional intensity. It has roots in underground club scenes and has influenced various alternative and industrial bands, maintaining popularity within goth, industrial, and alternative communities.