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Alexander Popov

Alexander Popov

Base
Saratov
Active
Since 2008
Listeners
66K

Sonic signature

287 analyzed

Alexander Popov is a high-energy peak-time trance artist from Saratov. Alexander's catalogue here runs a wide 88-166 BPM band (median 130). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 3B, 9B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2008 to 2026. Since 2008 the typical tempo has eased from 137 to 131 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Interplay Records to Open Gate Records. More harmonically varied than 84% of trance artists.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A130AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·voice
Tempo range88166 BPM
Energy
88
Mood
21Dark
Groove
55
Instrumental
42
Acoustic
2
Live
25
Popularity
7
Loudness
-6.2 dB
Avg length
3:56
Years
2008–2026

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 55% in minor, most often 10A, 3B, 9B.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year131 BPM
20082025
Energy by year93/100
20082025

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Alexander's catalogue.

Discography

290 tracks · 287 analyzed
Interplay Radio Episode 543 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 543
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 544 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 544
2025 · Album · 3 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 545 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 545
2025 · Album · 3 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 556 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 556
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 561 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 561
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 563 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 563
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 576 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 576
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 577 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 577
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 578 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 578
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 579 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 579
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 523 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 523
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 525 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 525
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 528 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 528
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 530 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 530
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 532 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 532
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Interplay Radio Episode 534 album cover
Interplay Radio Episode 534
2024 · Album · 2 tracks
Alexander Popov presents Interplay 2017 album cover
Alexander Popov presents Interplay 2017
2017 · Album · 4 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Alexander Popov is a trance and progressive trance artist based in Saratov, active since 2008. Their releases have appeared on Open Gate Records, Interplay Records, Armind.

FAQ

What genre is Alexander Popov?
Alexander Popov plays mostly trance, with progressive trance, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Alexander Popov play at?
Alexander Popov's tracks here sit mostly between 88 and 166 BPM, with a median around 130.
What key does Alexander Popov play in?
Across 287 analyzed tracks, Alexander Popov favours 10A, 3B, 9B, and 55% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Alexander Popov based?
Alexander Popov is based in Saratov and has been active since 2008.
What labels has Alexander Popov released on?
Alexander Popov has releases associated with Open Gate Records, Interplay Records, Armind, Liquid Recordings.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

Methodology

How we keep this honest.

Ben ModigellReviewed by Ben Modigell, founder of Vibes and a working DJ in Cologne.

Seeded from open data

Profiles start from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0) discography data, then match to the tracks we have analyzed.

Measured, not guessed

Every BPM, key and energy figure on this profile is computed from the actual recordings, not estimated or copied from a third-party API.

Full methodology

How the directory is sourced, gated and kept honest, in depth: read the methodology.

Kept current

Catalogue last updated July 2026.

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