Cleric

Cleric is a high-energy techno artist from Manchester. Cleric's catalogue here runs a wide 82-156 BPM band (median 129). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 20 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2012 to 2025. Since 2012 the typical tempo has climbed from 132 to 143 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Soma Records to Clergy. More underground than 79% of techno artists.

Plays across 20 of 24 keys, 45% in minor, most often 9B, 3B, 10A. Genre DNA leans 84% Techno, then Ambient.

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.

• Antigone20 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 76
• Perc19 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 76
• Sam Paganini20 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 77
• Oscar Mulero19 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 80

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Cleric's catalogue.

• Best knownThe Key of Night26/100 popularity
• HardestValidation Machine [Second Dose]energy 100/100
• LatestIllogical Behaviour - Cleric Remix2025
• Deepest cutUnknown Depths V2128 BPM

About

Cleric is a techno artist based in Manchester, active since 2013. Their releases have appeared on Clergy, Soma Records, Figure.

FAQ

What genre is Cleric?

Cleric plays mostly techno, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Cleric play at?

Cleric's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 156 BPM, with a median around 129.

What key does Cleric play in?

Across 113 analyzed tracks, Cleric favours 9B, 3B, 10A, and 45% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Cleric based?

Cleric is based in Manchester and has been active since 2013.

What labels has Cleric released on?

Cleric has releases associated with Clergy, Soma Records, Figure, Coincidence Records.