Ben Sims

Ben Sims is a high-energy peak-time techno artist from London. Ben's catalogue here runs a wide 120-150 BPM band (median 130). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 21 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 1987 to 2024. The catalogue traces a label journey from Drumcode to Theory Recordings. More energetic than 77% of techno artists.

Plays across 21 of 24 keys, 49% in minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A. Genre DNA leans 68% Techno, then Tech House.

Evolution

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

B2B pairings

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

• Umek21 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 84
• Adam Beyer20 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 84
• Reinier Zonneveld21 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 78
• Marco Ginelli21 keys · 132 BPM · NRG 83

Set builder

A set arc from Ben's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Ben's catalogue.

• Best knownAcid Od29/100 popularity
• HardestWork It (Vincent D mix)energy 100/100
• LatestAcid Amnesia2024
• Deepest cutThe Sound - Ben Sims 25th Anniversary Edit128 BPM

About

Ben Sims is a techno and tech house artist based in London, active since 1998. Their releases have appeared on Theory Recordings, Drumcode, Nextera.

FAQ

What genre is Ben Sims?

Ben Sims plays mostly techno, with tech house, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Ben Sims play at?

Ben Sims's tracks here sit mostly between 120 and 150 BPM, with a median around 130.

What key does Ben Sims play in?

Across 149 analyzed tracks, Ben Sims favours 9B, 10A, 9A, and 49% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Ben Sims based?

Ben Sims is based in London and has been active since 1998.

What labels has Ben Sims released on?

Ben Sims has releases associated with Theory Recordings, Drumcode, Nextera, Primal Rhythms.