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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.

6 tracksIndie Dance· 1984–2024
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

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.

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How this compares to Indie Dance

Across 6 analysed tracks, Bronski Beat averages 79% groove — straighter than 64% of individual Indie Dance tracks — and 45% energy, gentler than 61%.

Measured against 16,726 Indie Dance tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 135–140 BPM with a median of 136 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 5 tracks.

BPM spread
135–139
5
140–144
1
Key distribution
1A1B2A2B3A3B4A4B5A55B6A6B7A7B8A18B9A9B10A10B11A11B12A12B

Release volume by decade

3
1980s
1
1990s
1
2010s
1
2020s

Tracks in catalog

6 total · sortable
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework album art
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Rework
Bronski Beat
135 BPM · 5A · Indie Dance · 71% Peak time
Indie Dance
135
5A · C min
71%Peak time
1993
Why? (Remaster) album art
Why? (Remaster)
Bronski Beat
138 BPM · 5A · Dance · 39% Sustainer
Dance
138
5A · C min
39%Sustainer
1984
Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit album art
Smalltown Boy - KDA Pink Triangle Remix Edit
Bronski Beat
135 BPM · 5A · Indie Dance · 57% Builder
Indie Dance
135
5A · C min
57%Builder
2018
Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster album art
Hit That Perfect Beat - 2026 Remaster
Bronski Beat
140 BPM · 5A · Nu Disco / Disco · 28% Warm-up
Nu Disco / Disco
140
5A · C min
28%Warm-up
1986
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework album art
Smalltown Boy - ABSOLUTE. Extended Rework
Bronski Beat
135 BPM · 5A · Indie Dance · 55% Sustainer
Indie Dance
135
5A · C min
55%Sustainer
2024
I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984 album art
I Feel Love - Early Version, March 1984
Bronski Beat
136 BPM · 8A · Nu Disco / Disco · 18% Warm-up
Nu Disco / Disco
136
8A · A min
18%Warm-up
1985

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42%
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42%
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Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

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 136 BPM. Across 6 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 6 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 5 tracks.

Which artists share an audience with Bronski Beat?+

Bronski Beat sits closest to The Communards, Jimmy Somerville, Visage in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

When was Bronski Beat most active?+

Our catalog has Bronski Beat releases spanning 1984 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 1980s.