Wax Motif
Australian DJ
- Base
- United States
- Active
- Since 2012
- Listeners
- 117K
- Sound
Sonic signature
93 analyzedWax Motif is a high-energy house artist from United States. Wax's catalogue here runs a wide 87-160 BPM band (median 127). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 21 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 9B, 10A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The tracks here span 2009 to 2026. The catalogue traces a label journey from Divided Souls to Insomniac Records. Faster than 86% of house artists.
- Groove:
- groovier than 78% of house artists
Plays across 21 of 24 keys, 42% in minor, most often 3B, 9B, 10A. Genre DNA leans 100% 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.
- Franky Rizardo21 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 80
- Kolter20 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 81
- Prunk20 keys · 125 BPM · NRG 83
- Darius Syrossian21 keys · 126 BPM · NRG 84
Set builder
A set arc from Wax's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Wax's catalogue.
Best known
WET
3B · 56/100 popularity
Hardest
Otherside
9B · energy 98/100
Latest
Girl on Girl
12A · 2026
Deepest cut
Freaker (Original)
8B · 127 BPM
Discography
94 tracks · 93 analyzed
About
Danny Chien, better known by his stage name Wax Motif, is an Australian DJ and record producer based in Los Angeles, California, United States.
FAQ
- What genre is Wax Motif?
- Wax Motif plays mostly house, with tech house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Wax Motif play at?
- Wax Motif's tracks here sit mostly between 87 and 160 BPM, with a median around 127.
- What key does Wax Motif play in?
- Across 93 analyzed tracks, Wax Motif favours 3B, 9B, 10A, and 42% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Wax Motif based?
- Wax Motif is based in United States and has been active since 2012.
- What labels has Wax Motif released on?
- Wax Motif has releases associated with Insomniac Records, Divided Souls, Confession, Illegal Music Ltd..
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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