Break

Break

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2003
Listeners
42K

Sonic signature

261 analyzed

Break is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Break's catalogue here runs a wide 82-170 BPM band (median 92). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 9B, 3A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2004 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from Quarantine to Engine Music. More underground than 84% of drum n bass artists.

Groove:
groovier than 80% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A92AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·voice
Tempo range82170 BPM
Energy
90
Mood
39Balanced
Groove
61
Instrumental
61
Acoustic
1
Live
27
Popularity
5
Loudness
-3.9 dB
Avg length
5:16
Years
2004–2026
Genre DNA
Downtempo
25
Breaks
25
Drum N Bass
25
Electro
25

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 47% in minor, most often 3B, 9B, 3A. Genre DNA leans 25% Downtempo, then Breaks.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year92 BPM
20042025
Energy by year92/100
20042025

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 Break's catalogue.

Discography

293 tracks · 261 analyzed
Resistance album cover
Resistance
2010 · Album · 7 tracks
Symmetry album cover
Symmetry
2008 · Album · 18 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Break is a drum n bass and disco artist based in United Kingdom, active since 2003. Their releases have appeared on Engine Music, Quarantine, Symmetry Recordings.

LabelsEngine MusicQuarantineSymmetry RecordingsRevolution Recordings

FAQ

What genre is Break?
Break plays mostly drum n bass, with funk, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Break play at?
Break's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 170 BPM, with a median around 92.
What key does Break play in?
Across 261 analyzed tracks, Break favours 3B, 9B, 3A, and 47% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Break based?
Break is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2003.
What labels has Break released on?
Break has releases associated with Engine Music, Quarantine, Symmetry Recordings, Revolution Recordings.

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

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