Blawan

Blawan is a high-energy peak-time techno artist from United Kingdom. Blawan's catalogue here runs a wide 85-166 BPM band (median 131). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with 60% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2007 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from Atlantic to XL Recordings.

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 40% in minor, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. Genre DNA leans 58% Techno, then Breaks.

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.

• Len Faki21 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 79
• Charlotte de Witte21 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 75
• Regal22 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 78
• Robert Hood22 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 77

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Blawan's catalogue.

• Best knownWTF31/100 popularity
• Hardest6 to 6 Lickenergy 100/100
• LatestBirf Song2025
• Deepest cutLavender128 BPM

About

Jamie Roberts, better known by his stage name Blawan, is an English DJ and record producer from South Yorkshire. He is best known for his track "Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage?" and his remix of the Radiohead track "Bloom", which appeared on their album TKOL RMX 1234567 (2011). He came to prominence with his debut release Fram on the label Hessle Audio and signed to R&S Records. He also started a hardware-only project Karenn, with fellow R&S producer Pariah. His stage name derives from Java Blawan coffee, which he often drank while at university.

FAQ

What genre is Blawan?

Blawan plays mostly techno, with acid, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Blawan play at?

Blawan's tracks here sit mostly between 85 and 166 BPM, with a median around 131.

What key does Blawan play in?

Across 99 analyzed tracks, Blawan favours 9B, 3B, 10A, and 40% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Blawan based?

Blawan is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2010.

What labels has Blawan released on?

Blawan has releases associated with XL Recordings, Atlantic, Black Sun Records, Hinge Finger.