Capture and store all the sounds and beats you create on your computer, utilizing recording software, unless you are only performing live. Create and record a rhythm or loop, which you will be using as a bed track or basic beat. Use an acoustic source such as a hammer on metal, a drill, saw or other machines to give your bed track an industrial sound. If you prefer digital sound sources, generate custom sounds from a synthesizer or sampler.
Play and record other sound elements on separate tracks, to flesh out the song as the bed track is playing. Generate sounds digitally or use a microphone to capture samples from unconventional sound sources of your choice. Think of factories and machines when creating and recording sounds.
Edit your tracks individually and then mix the tracks together until you are satisfied with the levels of each instrument or sound. Render your finished mix to file and burn it to a CD. Listen to the results in different sound systems. This is the best way to check and improve your recordings. If something sounds wrong, go back to the tracks and remix.
Get feedback by playing your music to others. Play your music wherever possible. Send your finished work to college radio stations. The more feedback you get, the better you will know how people feel about your work.