Gesaffelstein
French record producer
- Base
- France
- Active
- Since 2008
- Listeners
- 919K
- Sound
Sonic signature
77 analyzedGesaffelstein is a driving techno artist from France. Gesaffelstein's catalogue here runs a wide 83-167 BPM band (median 120). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 17 of 24 keys, with 65% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 10B, 3B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2008 to 2026. Since 2008 the typical tempo has eased from 127 to 118 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Turbo to Columbia. Slower than 99% of techno artists.
- Reach:
- bigger than 98% of techno artists
- Groove:
- less groove-driven than 93% of techno artists
- Energy:
- more restrained than 90% of techno artists
Plays across 17 of 24 keys, 35% in minor, most often 9B, 10B, 3B. Genre DNA leans 50% Electro, then Techno.
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.
- Kink17 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 67
- Township Rebellion17 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 74
- Daniel Avery17 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 66
- Marc Houle17 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 63
Set builder
A set arc from Gesaffelstein's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Gesaffelstein's catalogue.
Best known
Aleph
4B · 59/100 popularity
Hardest
Duel
9B · energy 100/100
Latest
Pursuit x Your Share of the Night
6B · 2026
Deepest cut
Video Exposition
3A · 125 BPM
Discography
88 tracks · 77 analyzed
About
Mike Lévy, known professionally as Gesaffelstein, is a French DJ, songwriter, and record producer from Lyon. Often called the "Dark Prince of Techno", he has worked alongside artists such as the Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, the Hacker, Lil Nas X, Charli XCX and Pharrell Williams.
FAQ
- What genre is Gesaffelstein?
- Gesaffelstein plays mostly techno, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Gesaffelstein play at?
- Gesaffelstein's tracks here sit mostly between 83 and 167 BPM, with a median around 120.
- What key does Gesaffelstein play in?
- Across 77 analyzed tracks, Gesaffelstein favours 9B, 10B, 3B, and 35% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Gesaffelstein based?
- Gesaffelstein is based in France and has been active since 2008.
- What labels has Gesaffelstein released on?
- Gesaffelstein has releases associated with Columbia, Turbo, Bromance Records, Zone.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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