Click Click

Click Click is a seminal British electro-industrial project formed in 1982 by brothers Adrian and Derek E. Smith.

Emerging from the post-punk scene of Bedfordshire, they transitioned from a rock-based sound to a pioneering electronic style following the acquisition of an EDP Wasp synthesizer. Their work is a critical link between the experimentalism of Cabaret Voltaire and the structured danceability of the EBM movement. Throughout the 1980s, particularly on the Play It Again Sam label, they developed a 'cold and grey' aesthetic that contrasted with the more nihilistic 'black' industrial sounds of their contemporaries. Their sound identity is characterized by mechanical drum machine patterns, dry and intense vocal deliveries, and a focus on psychological tension. Despite several hiatuses and lineup changes, including the notable tenure of Pete Hosier, the band has maintained a cult following and remains a cornerstone of the 'Old School EBM' and dark electro subgenres. Critical consensus highlights their ability to blend pop sensibilities with industrial grit, often described as a darker, more experimental alternative to the synth-pop of the era.