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KSHMR

KSHMR

American DJ, record producer and songwriter

Base
United States
Active
Since 2014
Listeners
1.8M

Sonic signature

175 analyzed

KSHMR is a high-energy electro house artist from United States. KSHMR's catalogue here runs a wide 86-170 BPM band (median 126). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10B, 4A, 9A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2014 to 2026. Since 2014 the typical tempo has climbed from 126 to 138 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Spinnin’ Records to Musical Freedom Records. More restrained than 99% of electro house artists.

Tempo:
slower than 99% of electro house artists
Reach:
bigger than 90% of electro house artists
Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 90% of electro house artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A126AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·voice
Tempo range86170 BPM
Energy
81
Mood
41Balanced
Groove
60
Instrumental
18
Acoustic
12
Live
25
Popularity
15
Loudness
-5.5 dB
Avg length
3:23
Years
2014–2026

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 56% in minor, most often 10B, 4A, 9A.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year141 BPM
20142026
Energy by year94/100
20142026

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 KSHMR's catalogue.

Discography

185 tracks · 175 analyzed
Key·BPM

About

Niles Hollowell-Dhar, known professionally as Kshmr, is an American musician, DJ, songwriter, record producer, former rapper, and singer who came to prominence as a member of the production team the Cataracs under the stage name Cyrano. He was ranked 23rd on DJ Mag's 2015 Top 100 DJs poll and was awarded highest new entry for the year. In the same poll he elevated to 12th in 2016 and 2017, and again in 2020. He was ranked 11th in the same poll in 2021; and in 2022 in same poll he ranked 12. In July 2017, he launched Dharma Worldwide, a sublabel of Spinnin' Records. Kshmr performed live at many music festivals like Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC, Ultra and Sunburn.

FAQ

What genre is KSHMR?
KSHMR plays mostly electro house, with progressive house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does KSHMR play at?
KSHMR's tracks here sit mostly between 86 and 170 BPM, with a median around 126.
What key does KSHMR play in?
Across 175 analyzed tracks, KSHMR favours 10B, 4A, 9A, and 56% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is KSHMR based?
KSHMR is based in United States and has been active since 2014.
What labels has KSHMR released on?
KSHMR has releases associated with Musical Freedom Records, Spinnin’ Records, Ultra Records, Dharma.

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

Methodology

How we keep this honest.

Ben ModigellReviewed by Ben Modigell, founder of Vibes and a working DJ in Cologne.

Seeded from open data

Profiles start from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0) discography data, then match to the tracks we have analyzed.

Measured, not guessed

Every BPM, key and energy figure on this profile is computed from the actual recordings, not estimated or copied from a third-party API.

Full methodology

How the directory is sourced, gated and kept honest, in depth: read the methodology.

Kept current

Catalogue last updated July 2026.

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