Planetary Assault Systems

Planetary Assault Systems

British musician

Base
United Kingdom
Active
Since 1993
Listeners
43K

Sonic signature

156 analyzed

Planetary Assault Systems is a driving peak-time techno artist from United Kingdom. Planetary's catalogue here runs a wide 80-168 BPM band (median 132). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1995 to 2026. Since 1995 the typical tempo has climbed from 134 to 142 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Peacefrog Records to Ostgut Ton. Less groove-driven than 90% of techno artists.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A132AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range80168 BPM
Energy
74
Mood
26Dark
Groove
59
Instrumental
87
Acoustic
12
Live
13
Popularity
6
Loudness
-11.5 dB
Avg length
6:36
Years
1995–2026

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 47% in minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year144 BPM
19952026
Energy by year81/100
19952026

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 Planetary's catalogue.

Discography

187 tracks · 156 analyzed
The Light Years Reworks album cover
The Light Years Reworks
2017 · Album · 3 tracks
Archives Two album cover
Archives Two
2002 · Album · 3 tracks
Archives album cover
Archives
1995 · Album · 8 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Luke Slater is an English electronic musician, DJ and record producer, who has concentrated on techno since the beginning of the 1990s. He achieved break through commercial success with his tracks "Love" (1997) and "All Exhale" (1999).

FAQ

What genre is Planetary Assault Systems?
Planetary Assault Systems plays mostly techno, with ambient, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Planetary Assault Systems play at?
Planetary Assault Systems's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 168 BPM, with a median around 132.
What key does Planetary Assault Systems play in?
Across 156 analyzed tracks, Planetary Assault Systems favours 9B, 10A, 9A, and 47% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Planetary Assault Systems based?
Planetary Assault Systems is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 1993.
What labels has Planetary Assault Systems released on?
Planetary Assault Systems has releases associated with Ostgut Ton, Peacefrog Records, Mote-Evolver, Token.

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

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