Slam

Slam is a driving house artist from United Kingdom. Slam's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 123). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10B, 7A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1996 to 2026. Since 1996 the typical tempo has climbed from 131 to 140 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Paragraph to Soma Records. Less groove-driven than 96% of house artists.

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 43% in minor, most often 9B, 10B, 7A. Genre DNA leans 53% Techno, then Tech House.

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.

• Disclosure22 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 72
• Eric Prydz22 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 73
• Trikk22 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 71
• Ashibah21 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 74

Set builder

A set arc from Slam's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Slam's catalogue.

• Best knownGerimis Mengundang54/100 popularity
• HardestCovertenergy 100/100
• LatestVapour (Mark Broom remix)2026
• Deepest cutPlastic Jazz135 BPM

About

Slam are a Scottish producer/DJ duo from Glasgow, Scotland, consisting of Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle. They are co-founders of Soma Quality Recordings. Their music style consists of house and techno.

FAQ

What genre is Slam?

Slam plays mostly house, with techno, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does Slam play at?

Slam's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 123.

What key does Slam play in?

Across 218 analyzed tracks, Slam favours 9B, 10B, 7A, and 43% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Slam based?

Slam is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 1991.

What labels has Slam released on?

Slam has releases associated with Soma Records, Paragraph, Drumcode, [no label].