Karenn
- Active
- Since 2011
- Listeners
- 20K
- Sound
Sonic signature
20 analyzedKarenn is a high-energy peak-time techno artist. Karenn's catalogue here runs a wide 115-150 BPM band (median 137). Harmonically the catalogue works 11 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 3B, 12A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2011 to 2023. The catalogue traces a label journey from Works the Long Nights to Voam. Groovier than 89% of techno artists.
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically focused than 89% of techno artists
- Tempo:
- faster than 85% of techno artists
Plays across 11 of 24 keys, 50% in minor, most often 10A, 3B, 12A.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- DJ Gigola9 keys · 137 BPM · NRG 70
- Rebekah11 keys · 136 BPM · NRG 80
- Lilly Palmer11 keys · 137 BPM · NRG 87
- SHDW & Obscure Shape8 keys · 137 BPM · NRG 91
Set builder
A set arc from Karenn's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Karenn's catalogue.
Best known
On Request
10A · 23/100 popularity
Hardest
Salz
12B · energy 98/100
Latest
Feeling Horizontal
3B · 2023
Deepest cut
Strawbs
10B · 150 BPM
Discography
37 tracks · 20 analyzed
About
Karenn is a collaboration between electronic dance music artists Blawan and Pariah, which uses only analogue hardware to perform and create tracks. It was formed in 2011 after the two artists met through DJing at events and releasing records on the same label, R&S Records. They set up their own label to release their music called Works The Long Nights.
FAQ
- What genre is Karenn?
- Karenn plays mostly techno, with industrial, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Karenn play at?
- Karenn's tracks here sit mostly between 115 and 150 BPM, with a median around 137.
- What key does Karenn play in?
- Across 20 analyzed tracks, Karenn favours 10A, 3B, 12A, and 50% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- What labels has Karenn released on?
- Karenn has releases associated with Voam, Works the Long Nights, Bleep.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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Catalogue last updated July 2026.
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