Tiësto
Dutch DJ and music producer
- Base
- Netherlands
- Active
- Since 1996
- Listeners
- 7.8M
- Sound
Sonic signature
477 analyzedTiësto is a high-energy trance artist from Netherlands. Tiësto's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 128). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 4A, 8A, 10B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2004 to 2025. Since 2004 the typical tempo has eased from 134 to 130 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Songbird to Nebula. Slower than 96% of trance artists.
- Reach:
- bigger than 96% of trance artists
- Groove:
- groovier than 76% of trance artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 48% in minor, most often 4A, 8A, 10B. Genre DNA leans 37% Electro House, then Progressive 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.
- Armin van Buuren24 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 81
- Super8 & Tab23 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 82
- Kyau & Albert23 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 80
- Orjan Nilsen23 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 89
Set builder
A set arc from Tiësto's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Tiësto's catalogue.
Discography
509 tracks · 477 analyzed
Singles & EPs
![Euphoric Night (feat. Lucie Hart) [Tiësto Remix] cover art](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e0248a4a71ec91f3c203e842d33){kind=small}
![Rule The World (Everybody) [DEPARTAMENTO Remix] cover art](https://i.scdn.co/image/ab67616d00001e025296d1e083e3264148f9aa8e){kind=small}
About
Tijs Michiel Verwest, known professionally as Tiësto, is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He was voted "The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine in a 2010/2011 poll amongst fans. In 2013, he was voted by DJ Mag readers as the "best DJ of the last 20 years". He is also regarded as the "Godfather of EDM" by many sources.
FAQ
- What genre is Tiësto?
- Tiësto plays mostly trance, with progressive trance, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Tiësto play at?
- Tiësto's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 128.
- What key does Tiësto play in?
- Across 477 analyzed tracks, Tiësto favours 4A, 8A, 10B, and 48% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Tiësto based?
- Tiësto is based in Netherlands and has been active since 1996.
- What labels has Tiësto released on?
- Tiësto has releases associated with Nebula, Songbird, Black Hole Recordings, Armind.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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