Bicep

Bicep is a high-energy house artist from Belfast. Bicep's catalogue here runs a wide 80-167 BPM band (median 126). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with 61% of it in minor keys, most often 8A, 9A, 10B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2010 to 2025. Since 2010 the typical tempo has climbed from 115 to 135 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from KMS to Feel My Bicep. Less groove-driven than 91% of house artists.

Reach:

bigger than 80% of house artists

Tempo:

faster than 78% of house artists

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 61% in minor, most often 8A, 9A, 10B. Genre DNA leans 40% House, then Deep 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.

• Basement Jaxx22 keys · 125 BPM · NRG 77
• Disclosure22 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 72
• Franky Rizardo22 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 80
• Gorgon City22 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 78

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Bicep's catalogue.

• Best knownWater57/100 popularity
• HardestVision of Loveenergy 100/100
• LatestAallartilerpoq2025
• Deepest cutSilk118 BPM

About

Bicep are an electronic music production and DJ duo from Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar.

FAQ

What genre is Bicep?

Bicep plays mostly house, with breakbeat, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Bicep play at?

Bicep's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 167 BPM, with a median around 126.

What key does Bicep play in?

Across 117 analyzed tracks, Bicep favours 8A, 9A, 10B, and 61% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Bicep based?

Bicep is based in Belfast and has been active since 2010.

What labels has Bicep released on?

Bicep has releases associated with Feel My Bicep, KMS, CHROMA, Ninja Tune.