Bonobo

Bonobo is a driving downtempo artist from United Kingdom. Bonobo's catalogue here runs a wide 81-170 BPM band (median 115). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with 70% of it in minor keys, most often 9A, 3B, 4A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2000 to 2026. Since 2000 the typical tempo has climbed from 102 to 129 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Tru Thoughts to Ninja Tune. Slower than 99% of the directory.

Reach:

bigger than 98% of the directory

Harmonic focus:

more harmonically varied than 95% of the directory

Groove:

less groove-driven than 92% of the directory

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 70% in minor, most often 9A, 3B, 4A. Genre DNA leans 51% Downtempo, then Trip Hop.

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.

• Röyksopp21 keys · 120 BPM · NRG 66
• Four Tet21 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 57
• Fejká22 keys · 118 BPM · NRG 66
• Cubicolor20 keys · 119 BPM · NRG 60

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Bonobo's catalogue.

• Best knownMe and You66/100 popularity
• HardestHeartbreakenergy 96/100
• LatestDrift2026
• Deepest cutTerrapin - Mr Scruff Mix140 BPM

About

Simon Charles Green, known by his stage name Bonobo, is an English musician, producer, and DJ based in Los Angeles. He debuted with a trip hop aesthetic and has since explored more upbeat approaches as well as jazz and world music influences. His electronic sound incorporates the use of organic instrumentation and is recreated by a full band in live performances.

FAQ

What genre is Bonobo?

Bonobo plays mostly downtempo, with deep house, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Bonobo play at?

Bonobo's tracks here sit mostly between 81 and 170 BPM, with a median around 115.

What key does Bonobo play in?

Across 240 analyzed tracks, Bonobo favours 9A, 3B, 4A, and 70% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Bonobo based?

Bonobo is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2000.

What labels has Bonobo released on?

Bonobo has releases associated with Ninja Tune, Tru Thoughts, [no label], Beat Records.