Culture Shock
British musician
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 2004
- Listeners
- 93K
- Sound
Sonic signature
63 analyzedCulture Shock is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Culture's catalogue here runs a wide 82-135 BPM band (median 90). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 17 of 24 keys, with 70% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 3A, 4B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2004 to 2025. Since 2004 the typical tempo has eased from 93 to 87 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Culture Shock Music to RAM Records. More harmonically focused than 98% of drum n bass artists.
- Tempo:
- slower than 88% of drum n bass artists
Plays across 17 of 24 keys, 30% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 4B. Genre DNA leans 100% Drum N Bass.
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.
Set builder
A set arc from Culture's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Culture's catalogue.
Best known
Miracle (extended mix)
3B · 60/100 popularity
Hardest
Breathe
10B · energy 100/100
Latest
Giants
1A · 2025
Deepest cut
Zeppelin
10B · 87 BPM
Discography
66 tracks · 63 analyzedAbout
James Pountney, better known by his stage name Culture Shock, is a British drum and bass DJ and record producer.
FAQ
- What genre is Culture Shock?
- Culture Shock plays mostly drum n bass, with punk, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Culture Shock play at?
- Culture Shock's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 135 BPM, with a median around 90.
- What key does Culture Shock play in?
- Across 63 analyzed tracks, Culture Shock favours 3B, 3A, 4B, and 30% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Culture Shock based?
- Culture Shock is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2004.
- What labels has Culture Shock released on?
- Culture Shock has releases associated with RAM Records, Culture Shock Music, No Sleep Til, EMI Virgin Music Ltd..
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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