Artist profile

alt-J

alt-J is a British experimental pop band from Leeds known for their intricate, angular production and unconventional song structures. Their work blends elements of electronic music, indie rock, and art pop with distinctive vocal layering and complex arrangements.

3 tracksDanceProgressive House· 2012–2026

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

alt-J is a high-energy with strong groove and drive and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 120–123 BPM with a median of 122 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread
120–124
3
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable
Tessellate - BlackBox Remix
Tessellate - BlackBox Remix
alt-J
1229A
Dance
Breezeblocks - Tinlicker Extended Mix
Breezeblocks - Tinlicker Extended Mix
alt-J, Tinlicker
1237A
Progressive House
Something Good - BlackBox Remix
Something Good - BlackBox Remix
alt-J
1209B
Dance

Release volume by decade

2
2010s
1
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with alt-J’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around alt-J and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Foals
100%
7 tracks in catalog · Melodic House & Techno
Bombay Bicycle Club
81%
Not in our catalog yet
Chelou
74%
Not in our catalog yet
The XX
71%
18 tracks in catalog · Dance
Glass Animals
69%
Not in our catalog yet
Django Django
69%
2 tracks in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Broken Bells
69%
1 track in catalog · Melodic House & Techno · no artist page yet
Two Door Cinema Club
69%
2 tracks in catalog · Indie Dance · no artist page yet
Sir Sly
68%
Not in our catalog yet
Milky Chance
68%
Not in our catalog yet
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
67%
Not in our catalog yet
Portugal. The Man
66%
2 tracks in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Arcade Fire
65%
Not in our catalog yet
Everything Everything
64%
Not in our catalog yet
Balthazar
58%
6 tracks in catalog · Trance (Main Floor)

FAQ

What BPM does alt-J play at?

alt-J's tracks in our catalog range from 120 to 123 BPM, with a median of 122 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are alt-J's tracks in?

alt-J's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with alt-J?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, alt-J pairs well with Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Chelou. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was alt-J most active?

Our catalog has alt-J releases spanning 2012 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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