Ellen Allien
German electronic musician and music producer
- Base
- Germany
- Active
- Since 1995
- Listeners
- 181K
- Sound
Sonic signature
188 analyzedEllen Allien is a driving techno artist from Germany. Ellen's catalogue here runs a wide 81-152 BPM band (median 129). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with 61% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 3B, 8B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1995 to 2026. Since 1995 the typical tempo has climbed from 138 to 142 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Spectral Sound to BPitch Control. More restrained than 90% of techno artists.
- Reach:
- bigger than 85% of techno artists
Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 39% in minor, most often 9B, 3B, 8B. Genre DNA leans 38% Tech House, then Minimal.
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.
- Nicolas Bougaïeff22 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 64
- Pan-Pot22 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 69
- Marcel Dettmann20 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 67
- Sven Väth21 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 67
Set builder
A set arc from Ellen's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Ellen's catalogue.
Discography
225 tracks · 188 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Ellen Fraatz, known professionally as Ellen Allien, is a Berlin-based German electronic musician, music producer, and the founder of BPitch Control music label. Her album Stadtkind was dedicated to the city of Berlin, and she cites the culture of reunified Berlin as one of the main inspirations for her music. She sings in both German and English. Her music is best described as a blend of IDM and techno music, which is dance-floor oriented and has noticeable experimental elements.
FAQ
- What genre is Ellen Allien?
- Ellen Allien plays mostly techno, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Ellen Allien play at?
- Ellen Allien's tracks here sit mostly between 81 and 152 BPM, with a median around 129.
- What key does Ellen Allien play in?
- Across 188 analyzed tracks, Ellen Allien favours 9B, 3B, 8B, and 39% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Ellen Allien based?
- Ellen Allien is based in Germany and has been active since 1995.
- What labels has Ellen Allien released on?
- Ellen Allien has releases associated with BPitch Control, Spectral Sound, Boiler Room, fabric.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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