Matrix & Futurebound

Matrix & Futurebound

English drum and bass duo

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 2005
Listeners
52K

Sonic signature

53 analyzed

Matrix & Futurebound is a high-energy drum n bass artist from United Kingdom. Matrix's catalogue here runs a wide 86-145 BPM band (median 91). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 21 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 9B, 3B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2005 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from Parlophone to [no label]. Less groove-driven than 88% of drum n bass artists.

Energy:
more energetic than 86% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 84% of drum n bass artists
Tempo:
slower than 80% of drum n bass artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A91AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·party·voice
Tempo range86145 BPM
Energy
93
Mood
38Balanced
Groove
49
Instrumental
40
Acoustic
3
Live
27
Popularity
15
Loudness
-3.2 dB
Avg length
4:29
Years
2005–2025
Genre DNA
Drum N Bass
33
Dubstep
33
Electro
33

Plays across 21 of 24 keys, 47% in minor, most often 10A, 9B, 3B. Genre DNA leans 33% Drum N Bass, then Dubstep.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year87 BPM
20052025
Energy by year98/100
20052025

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

  • Metrik19 keys · 91 BPM · NRG 89
  • Break21 keys · 92 BPM · NRG 90
  • Benny L18 keys · 92 BPM · NRG 93
  • Logistics20 keys · 92 BPM · NRG 88

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Matrix's catalogue.

Discography

55 tracks · 53 analyzed
Mystery Machine album cover
Mystery Machine
2018 · Album · 2 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Matrix & Futurebound are a British drum and bass duo consisting of Jamie Quinn (Matrix) and Brendan Collins (Futurebound). They have had four top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart; "All I Know" peaked at number 29 in 2012, "Magnetic Eyes" peaked at number 24 in 2013, "Control" peaked at number seven in 2014 and "Don't Look Back" featuring Tanya Lacey which peaked at number 38 in 2014.

Labels[no label]Parlophone3 Beat ProductionsMetro

FAQ

What genre is Matrix & Futurebound?
Matrix & Futurebound plays mostly drum n bass, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Matrix & Futurebound play at?
Matrix & Futurebound's tracks here sit mostly between 86 and 145 BPM, with a median around 91.
What key does Matrix & Futurebound play in?
Across 53 analyzed tracks, Matrix & Futurebound favours 10A, 9B, 3B, and 47% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Matrix & Futurebound based?
Matrix & Futurebound is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 2005.
What labels has Matrix & Futurebound released on?
Matrix & Futurebound has releases associated with [no label], Parlophone, 3 Beat Productions, Metro.

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