Carl Cox

Carl Cox

British house and techno DJ producer

Base
Oldham
Active
Since 1991
Listeners
831K

Sonic signature

288 analyzed

Carl Cox is a high-energy techno artist from Oldham. Carl's catalogue here runs a wide 80-165 BPM band (median 128). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 3A, 3B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 1991 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from React to FFRR. Bigger than 98% of techno artists.

Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 88% of techno artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A128AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·voice
Tempo range80165 BPM
Energy
83
Mood
39Balanced
Groove
72
Instrumental
75
Acoustic
2
Live
15
Popularity
11
Loudness
-7.7 dB
Avg length
6:19
Years
1991–2026
Genre DNA
Techno
32
Tech House
19
House
14
Breaks
9
Acid House
9
Breakbeat
3
Hardcore
3
Progressive House
3
Nu Disco
3
Deep House
2
Electro
1
Dubstep
1
Drum N Bass
1

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 44% in minor, most often 9B, 3A, 3B. Genre DNA leans 32% Techno, then Tech House.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year141 BPM
19922026
Energy by year86/100
19922026

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Carl's catalogue.

Discography

314 tracks · 288 analyzed
International Techno Vol 1 album cover
International Techno Vol 1
2023 · Album · 16 tracks
International Techno Vol 2 album cover
International Techno Vol 2
2023 · Album · 15 tracks
Electronic Generations album cover
Electronic Generations
2022 · Album · 14 tracks
Sand, Moon & Stars (Remixes) album cover
Sand, Moon & Stars (Remixes)
2021 · Album · 6 tracks
All Roads Lead to the Dance Floor - Remixes album cover
All Roads Lead to the Dance Floor | Remixes
2013 · Album · 12 tracks
Pure Intec 2 Mixed by Carl Cox & Jon Rundell album cover
Pure Intec 2 Mixed by Carl Cox & Jon Rundell
2013 · Album · 13 tracks
Second Sign album cover
Second Sign
2005 · Album · 3 tracks

Singles & EPs

About

Carl Andrew Cox is a British house and techno club DJ, radio DJ, motorsport team owner and record producer. He lives in Frankston, Victoria, Australia.

LabelsFFRRReactWorldwide Ultimatum RecordsMoonshine Music

FAQ

What genre is Carl Cox?
Carl Cox plays mostly techno, with tech house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Carl Cox play at?
Carl Cox's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 165 BPM, with a median around 128.
What key does Carl Cox play in?
Across 288 analyzed tracks, Carl Cox favours 9B, 3A, 3B, and 44% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Carl Cox based?
Carl Cox is based in Oldham and has been active since 1991.
What labels has Carl Cox released on?
Carl Cox has releases associated with FFRR, React, Worldwide Ultimatum Records, Moonshine Music.

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

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