Nervous Gender pioneered the intersection of punk energy and electronic experimentation in late-1970s Los Angeles. Formed in 1978 by Gerardo Velazquez, Edward Stapleton, Phranc, and Michael Ochoa, the group synthesized aggressive punk aesthetics with synthesizers and drum machines, creating an early template for post-punk electronic music that influenced subsequent waves of industrial and new wave artists.
The band's innovative approach to merging raw punk attitude with electronic instrumentation helped establish LA's underground electronic music scene during a pivotal era. Their work bridged the gap between punk's DIY ethos and the emerging electronic music movement, contributing significantly to the development of industrial and post-punk electronic genres.