Artist profile

Bronski Beat

Bronski Beat is a British synthpop and new wave group formed in the 1980s, known for their electronic sound and socially conscious lyrics. The trio achieved international success with hits like "Smalltown Boy" and "Why?", which addressed LGBTQ+ themes and personal struggle. Their influential debut album *Age of Consent* established them as key figures in the synth-pop movement of the era.

5 tracksIndie Dance· 1985–2024

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Sound profile

Bronski Beat is a moderate-energy with strong groove and a warm production artist.

This artistTypical Indie Dance

Signature sound

Unusually high warmth for Indie Dance.

warmth

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 135–140 BPM with a median of 135 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 4 tracks.

BPM spread

135–139

140–144

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A4 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A1 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1980s

1990s

2010s

2020s

Tracks in catalog

5 total · sortable

Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster

Bronski Beat

1405A

Nu Disco / Disco

Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984

Bronski Beat

1368A

Nu Disco / Disco

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	71%Peak time	1993	Indie Dance
Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	57%Builder	2018	Indie Dance
Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster Bronski Beat	1405AC Minor	28%Warm-up	1986	Nu Disco / Disco
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	55%Sustainer	2024	Indie Dance
I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984 Bronski Beat	1368AA Minor	18%Warm-up	1985	Nu Disco / Disco

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FAQ

What BPM does Bronski Beat play at?

Bronski Beat's tracks in our catalog range from 135 to 140 BPM, with a median of 135 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 135–140 BPM bucket.

What key are Bronski Beat's tracks in?

Bronski Beat's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 4 tracks.

What artists mix well with Bronski Beat?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Bronski Beat pairs well with The Communards, Yazoo, Visage. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Bronski Beat most active?

Our catalog has Bronski Beat releases spanning 1985 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 1980s.

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Tracks in catalog

5 total · sortable

Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster

Bronski Beat

1405A

Nu Disco / Disco

Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework

Bronski Beat

1355A

Indie Dance

I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984

Bronski Beat

1368A

Nu Disco / Disco

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	71%Peak time	1993	Indie Dance
Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	57%Builder	2018	Indie Dance
Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster Bronski Beat	1405AC Minor	28%Warm-up	1986	Nu Disco / Disco
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework Bronski Beat	1355AC Minor	55%Sustainer	2024	Indie Dance
I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984 Bronski Beat	1368AA Minor	18%Warm-up	1985	Nu Disco / Disco

Missing a Bronski Beat track?

Search for it and we'll add it to the catalog.

Sound profile

Bronski Beat is a moderate-energy with strong groove and a warm production artist.

This artistTypical Indie Dance

Signature sound

Unusually high warmth for Indie Dance.

warmth

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 135–140 BPM with a median of 135 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 4 tracks.

BPM spread

135–139

140–144

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A4 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A1 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1980s

1990s

2010s

2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

The Communards

100%

Not in our catalog yet

Yazoo

66%

2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet

Visage

63%

1 track in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet

Jimmy Somerville

59%

3 tracks in catalog · Electronica

Frankie Goes To Hollywood

56%

2 tracks in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet

The Human League

55%

25 tracks in catalog · Electronica

Thompson Twins

52%

Not in our catalog yet

Soft Cell

50%

3 tracks in catalog · Dance

Howard Jones

50%

Not in our catalog yet

A Flock Of Seagulls

47%

3 tracks in catalog · Indie Dance

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

47%

2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet

Blancmange

46%

1 track in catalog · Indie Dance · no artist page yet

Eurythmics

44%

2 tracks in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet

Kajagoogoo

44%

Not in our catalog yet

Ultravox

44%

Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Bronski Beat play at?

Bronski Beat's tracks in our catalog range from 135 to 140 BPM, with a median of 135 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 135–140 BPM bucket.

What key are Bronski Beat's tracks in?

Bronski Beat's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 4 tracks.

What artists mix well with Bronski Beat?

When was Bronski Beat most active?

Our catalog has Bronski Beat releases spanning 1985 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 1980s.