SHDW & Obscure Shape
- Base
- Stuttgart
- Active
- Since 2017
- Listeners
- 27K
- Sound
Sonic signature
22 analyzedSHDW & Obscure Shape is a high-energy peak-time techno artist from Stuttgart. SHDW's catalogue here runs a 129-143 BPM band (median 137). Harmonically the catalogue works 11 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 3B, 12B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The tracks here span 2013 to 2023. Since 2017 the typical tempo has climbed from 132 to 142 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Mutual Rytm to Artscore. More harmonically focused than 95% of techno artists.
- Energy:
- more energetic than 92% of techno artists
- Tempo:
- faster than 89% of techno artists
Plays across 11 of 24 keys, 45% in minor, most often 10A, 3B, 12B.
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.
- 99999999910 keys · 139 BPM · NRG 91
- Lilly Palmer10 keys · 137 BPM · NRG 88
- Mha Iri10 keys · 135 BPM · NRG 92
- Rene Wise10 keys · 133 BPM · NRG 87
Set builder
A set arc from SHDW's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Build
- Eraser3A · 143
- Disturbing Behavior12B · 141
- Am Ende Der Welt3B · 130
Peak
- Dancer In The Dark3B · 142
- Himmel Und Erde9B · 133
- Leiser Zorn10A · 137
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from SHDW's catalogue.
- Best knownDancer In The Dark27/100 popularity
- HardestEraserenergy 100/100
- Deepest cutB1 - Original mix129 BPM
Discography
23 tracks · 22 analyzed
About
SHDW & Obscure Shape is a techno and acid artist based in Stuttgart, active since 2017. Their releases have appeared on Artscore, Mutual Rytm.
FAQ
- What genre is SHDW & Obscure Shape?
- SHDW & Obscure Shape plays mostly techno, with acid, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does SHDW & Obscure Shape play at?
- SHDW & Obscure Shape's tracks here sit mostly between 129 and 143 BPM, with a median around 137.
- What key does SHDW & Obscure Shape play in?
- Across 22 analyzed tracks, SHDW & Obscure Shape favours 10A, 3B, 12B, and 45% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is SHDW & Obscure Shape based?
- SHDW & Obscure Shape is based in Stuttgart and has been active since 2017.
- What labels has SHDW & Obscure Shape released on?
- SHDW & Obscure Shape has releases associated with Artscore, Mutual Rytm.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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