DC Breaks

DC Breaks

British Drum & Bass production duo

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2005
Listeners
46K

Sonic signature

90 analyzed

DC Breaks is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. DC's catalogue here runs a wide 86-140 BPM band (median 90). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 19 of 24 keys, with 64% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 8B, 10A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2005 to 2024. The catalogue traces a label journey from DC Breaks to Ultra Records. More energetic than 98% of drum n bass artists.

Tempo:
slower than 88% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic focus:
more harmonically focused than 88% of drum n bass artists
Groove:
less groove-driven than 86% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A90AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·voice
Tempo range86140 BPM
Energy
95
Mood
28Dark
Groove
49
Instrumental
54
Acoustic
0
Live
22
Popularity
4
Loudness
-2.6 dB
Avg length
4:37
Years
2005–2024

Plays across 19 of 24 keys, 36% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 10A.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year87 BPM
20082023
Energy by year94/100
20082023

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 DC's catalogue.

Discography

104 tracks · 90 analyzed
Key·BPM

About

DC Breaks are a British drum and bass production duo made up of Dan Havers and Chris Page. After being discovered and nurtured by Scotland's DJ Kid, they went on to sign a record deal with RAM Records, run by the producer Andy C. They have produced numerous remixes for major record labels, including artists such as Tinie Tempah, I Blame Coco, Paloma Faith, Example, Esmée Denters and Rox. In April 2017, their debut album Different Breed was released on RAM Records.

LabelsUltra RecordsDC BreaksRAM RecordsNever Say Die

FAQ

What genre is DC Breaks?
DC Breaks plays mostly drum n bass, with house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does DC Breaks play at?
DC Breaks's tracks here sit mostly between 86 and 140 BPM, with a median around 90.
What key does DC Breaks play in?
Across 90 analyzed tracks, DC Breaks favours 3B, 8B, 10A, and 36% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is DC Breaks based?
DC Breaks is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2005.
What labels has DC Breaks released on?
DC Breaks has releases associated with Ultra Records, DC Breaks, RAM Records, Never Say Die.

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

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