The Upbeats

The Upbeats

Base
New Zealand
Active
Since 2004
Listeners
60K
Sound
Drum N Bass·Vocal·Doo Wop·New Wave

Sonic signature

201 analyzed

The Upbeats is a high-energy drum n bass artist from New Zealand. The's catalogue here runs a wide 86-170 BPM band (median 94). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with 64% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 9B, 10B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2004 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from Vision Recordings to Habit Recordings.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A94AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range86170 BPM
Energy
84
Mood
23Dark
Groove
53
Instrumental
62
Acoustic
6
Live
24
Popularity
6
Loudness
-5.1 dB
Avg length
4:35
Years
2004–2026

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 36% in minor, most often 3B, 9B, 10B.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year87 BPM
20042024
Energy by year91/100
20042024

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 The's catalogue.

Discography

206 tracks · 201 analyzed
Nobody's out There album cover
Nobody's out There
2007 · Album · 2 tracks
The Upbeats album cover
The Upbeats
2004 · Album · 15 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

The Upbeats is a drum n bass artist based in New Zealand, active since 2004. Their releases have appeared on Habit Recordings, Vision Recordings, Blackout Music NL.

LabelsHabit RecordingsVision RecordingsBlackout Music NLNo Sleep Til

FAQ

What genre is The Upbeats?
The Upbeats plays mostly drum n bass, with vocal, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does The Upbeats play at?
The Upbeats's tracks here sit mostly between 86 and 170 BPM, with a median around 94.
What key does The Upbeats play in?
Across 201 analyzed tracks, The Upbeats favours 3B, 9B, 10B, and 36% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is The Upbeats based?
The Upbeats is based in New Zealand and has been active since 2004.
What labels has The Upbeats released on?
The Upbeats has releases associated with Habit Recordings, Vision Recordings, Blackout Music NL, No Sleep Til.

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

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