Calibre

Calibre

British music producer and DJ

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 1998
Listeners
108K

Sonic signature

470 analyzed

Calibre is a driving drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Calibre's catalogue here runs a wide 82-170 BPM band (median 98). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2001 to 2026. Since 2001 the typical tempo has climbed from 88 to 118 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Commercial Suicide to LNG Music. More restrained than 96% of drum n bass artists.

Groove:
groovier than 82% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A98AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range82170 BPM
Energy
72
Mood
45Balanced
Groove
62
Instrumental
78
Acoustic
7
Live
15
Popularity
10
Loudness
-9.1 dB
Avg length
5:46
Years
2001–2026
Genre DNA
Drum N Bass
37
Downtempo
32
Dubstep
32

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 51% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9A. Genre DNA leans 37% Drum N Bass, then Downtempo.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year110 BPM
20012026
Energy by year16/100
20012026

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 Calibre's catalogue.

Discography

497 tracks · 470 analyzed
Double Bend album cover
Double Bend
2022 · Album · 2 tracks
Second Sun (2019 Remastered) album cover
Second Sun (2019 Remastered)
2019 · Album · 14 tracks
4AM album cover
4AM
2018 · Album · 8 tracks
Shelflife 5 album cover
Shelflife 5
2018 · Album · 10 tracks
The Deep album cover
The Deep
2017 · Album · 13 tracks
Second Sun album cover
Second Sun
2016 · Album · 14 tracks
Shelflife 4 album cover
Shelflife 4
2016 · Album · 13 tracks
Shelflife 3 album cover
Shelflife 3
2014 · Album · 13 tracks
Spill album cover
Spill
2013 · Album · 13 tracks
Condition album cover
Condition
2011 · Album · 11 tracks
Even If album cover
Even If
2010 · Album · 12 tracks
Shelflife 2 album cover
Shelflife 2
2009 · Album · 18 tracks
Overflow album cover
Overflow
2008 · Album · 18 tracks
Shelflife album cover
Shelflife
2008 · Album · 18 tracks
Musique Concrete album cover
Musique Concrete
2001 · Album · 19 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Dominick Martin, better known by his stage name Calibre, is a Northern Irish drum and bass music producer and DJ from Belfast. He is highly regarded for his influence on the liquid funk style of drum and bass, which was partially named after his distinct production style. He primarily releases his own works through his personal label, Signature Records, but has also released on labels such as Hospital Records, V Recordings, Creative Source and Soul:R.

LabelsLNG MusicCommercial SuicideInnerground RecordsSoul:r

FAQ

What genre is Calibre?
Calibre plays mostly drum n bass, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Calibre play at?
Calibre's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 170 BPM, with a median around 98.
What key does Calibre play in?
Across 470 analyzed tracks, Calibre favours 3B, 3A, 9A, and 51% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Calibre based?
Calibre is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 1998.
What labels has Calibre released on?
Calibre has releases associated with LNG Music, Commercial Suicide, Innerground Records, Soul:r.

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

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