I want to start a band like this. What's the best thing to practice?

I love bands like Mute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnY2gyVl9Fg) and Strung Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pdix9ZZdmw) and I want to make a band that does originals in that genre. Can anyone give me any tips on what to practice to become better at this style?

I have an electronic kit and I play along with both of these bands often but I just don't have the fluidity that's necessary. For example I'm having a hard time with the straight backbeat like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfr83RuCWtk&context=C3aa2bdaADOEgsToPDskLHpR53C7FwWvK-nG3JX6aH#t=1m31

So if anyone can offer some tips or a slowed down version of the same thing that would be awesome. Thanks!