Recondite

Recondite

Electronic music artist

Base
Berlin
Active
Since 2011
Listeners
137K

Sonic signature

163 analyzed

Recondite is a melodic techno artist from Berlin. Recondite's catalogue here runs a wide 88-170 BPM band (median 120). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10B, 9A, 8B. The overall sound is brooding and low-slung. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2011 to 2025. Since 2011 the typical tempo has climbed from 119 to 126 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Plangent Records to Innervisions. More restrained than 99% of techno artists.

Tempo:
slower than 99% of techno artists
Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 99% of techno artists
Reach:
bigger than 75% of techno artists
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A120AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range88170 BPM
Energy
45
Mood
20Dark
Groove
73
Instrumental
90
Acoustic
22
Live
11
Popularity
9
Loudness
-14.6 dB
Avg length
5:41
Years
2011–2025
Genre DNA
Techno
54
Tech House
17
Acid
6
Progressive House
4
Deep Techno
4
Ambient
4
Minimal
2
Deep House
2
Downtempo
2
House
2
Acid House
2

Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 50% in minor, most often 10B, 9A, 8B. Genre DNA leans 54% Techno, then Tech House.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year125 BPM
20112025
Energy by year81/100
20112025

B2B pairings

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

Set builder

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Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Recondite's catalogue.

Discography

168 tracks · 163 analyzed
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2017 · Album · 2 tracks

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About

Recondite is a German musician, techno producer, label owner and sound artist.

LabelsInnervisionsPlangent RecordsGhostly InternationalAcid Test

FAQ

What genre is Recondite?
Recondite plays mostly techno, with acid, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Recondite play at?
Recondite's tracks here sit mostly between 88 and 170 BPM, with a median around 120.
What key does Recondite play in?
Across 163 analyzed tracks, Recondite favours 10B, 9A, 8B, and 50% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Recondite based?
Recondite is based in Berlin and has been active since 2011.
What labels has Recondite released on?
Recondite has releases associated with Innervisions, Plangent Records, Ghostly International, Acid Test.

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

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