The Dead Broken Heart (EBM / Industrial music artist and producer)

The Dead Broken Heart is the electro-industrial music project of musician Kareem Jacobs. The project combines elements of electro-industrial, electronic body music (EBM), and industrial music, incorporating tape loops, cinematic soundscapes, distorted vocals, and rhythmic electronic production. Its music also features dark fantasy-inspired themes and character-driven narratives.

The Dead Broken Heart's sound draws from established styles within the industrial and EBM genres, including abrasive electronic textures, sequenced rhythms, and layered melodic arrangements. The project has cited influences from artists associated with electro-industrial, industrial rock, and early electronic music.

Critics and reviewers have compared The Dead Broken Heart's music to artists such as Skinny Puppy, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Cabaret Voltaire, Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft, Leæther Strip, Front Line Assembly, Die Krupps, KMFDM, Ministry, and Nine Inch Nails.