Matrix & Futurebound
English drum and bass duo
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 2005
- Listeners
- 52K
- Sound
Sonic signature
53 analyzedMatrix & 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
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.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
Set builder
A set arc from Matrix's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Matrix's catalogue.
Best known

Control
8A · 52/100 popularity
Hardest

Rat Trap
10A · energy 100/100
Latest
Motivation
7B · 2025
Deepest cut
Don't Look Back (Matrix & Futurebound Remix)
9B · 130 BPM
Discography
55 tracks · 53 analyzedSingles & EPs
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.
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.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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