Umek

Umek is a high-energy peak-time techno artist from Slovenia. Umek's catalogue here runs a 123-142 BPM band (median 130). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10A, 3B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 1997 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from Painkillers to Primate Recordings. Groovier than 86% of techno artists.

Reach:

bigger than 81% of techno artists

Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 41% in minor, most often 9B, 10A, 3B. Genre DNA leans 47% Techno, 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.

• Adam Beyer22 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 84
• Ben Sims21 keys · 130 BPM · NRG 85
• Carl Cox23 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 83
• Fer BR22 keys · 129 BPM · NRG 80

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Umek's catalogue.

• Best knownCryptic Speech44/100 popularity
• HardestCLR 04 B4energy 100/100
• LatestKappa One2026
• Deepest cut44100138 BPM

About

Uroš Umek, better known as DJ Umek or simply UMEK, is a Slovenian dance music producer and DJ. Musically active since 1993, he is the owner of several techno record labels. In 1999 he founded Consumer Recreation and Recycled Loops, the former of which he co-runs with Valentino Kanzyani. Recycled Loops formed the sublabel Earresistible Musick in 2001, and in 2007 Umek founded the large techno label 1605.

FAQ

What genre is Umek?

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

What BPM does Umek play at?

Umek's tracks here sit mostly between 123 and 142 BPM, with a median around 130.

What key does Umek play in?

Across 238 analyzed tracks, Umek favours 9B, 10A, 3B, and 41% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is Umek based?

Umek is based in Slovenia and has been active since 1996.

What labels has Umek released on?

Umek has releases associated with Primate Recordings, Painkillers, Spiel-Zeug Schallplatten, Pilot 6.