Artist profile

Ken Ishii

Ken Ishii is a Japanese techno producer known for his driving, peak-time sound rooted in Detroit and Berlin techno traditions. His work emphasizes hypnotic rhythms and industrial textures, establishing him as a consistent figure in the global techno community.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Ken Ishii is a high-energy with strong groove and drive artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 125–140 BPM with a median of 132 · predominantly major keys (46% minor) · most common key: 1B (B Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
125–129
5
130–134
2
135–139
3
140–144
3
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

13 total · sortable
Giant Killer
Giant Killer
Ken Ishii
1381B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Scapegoat
Scapegoat
Ken Ishii
1408A
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Autopilot
Autopilot
Ken Ishii
1387B
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Drift
Drift
Ken Ishii
1384A
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Sunset Flight
Sunset Flight
Ken Ishii
1402A
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Montage
Montage
Ken Ishii
12911B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Shift
Shift
Ken Ishii, Drunken Kong
1264B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
CCTV
CCTV
Ken Ishii, YUADA
1404A
Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Glow
Glow
Ken Ishii
13211B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Dive - Oscar L Remix
Dive - Oscar L Remix
Ken Ishii
1298B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Green Flash (Dosem Remix)
Green Flash (Dosem Remix)
Ken Ishii, Dosem
1259A
Progressive House
Diagonal - Dani Sbert Remix
Diagonal - Dani Sbert Remix
Ken Ishii, Alberto Ruiz
1251B
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
The Buddah's Ear - Ben Sims Remix
The Buddah's Ear - Ben Sims Remix
Ken Ishii
13010A
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Release volume by decade

2
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

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

Takkyu Ishino
100%
Not in our catalog yet
電気グルーヴ
93%
Not in our catalog yet
石野卓球
68%
Not in our catalog yet
Kagami
53%
Not in our catalog yet
Speedy J
49%
7 tracks in catalog · Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Denki Groove
47%
Not in our catalog yet
砂原良徳
45%
Not in our catalog yet
Jeff Mills
44%
1 track in catalog · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · no artist page yet
Surgeon
43%
5 tracks in catalog · Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Hardfloor
43%
2 tracks in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Luke Slater
42%
5 tracks in catalog · Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Planetary Assault Systems
40%
18 tracks in catalog · Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Joey Beltram
40%
2 tracks in catalog · Techno (Peak Time / Driving) · no artist page yet
Model 500
38%
2 tracks in catalog · Minimal / Deep Tech · no artist page yet
Lfo
37%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Ken Ishii play at?

Ken Ishii's tracks in our catalog range from 125 to 140 BPM, with a median of 132 BPM. Across 13 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.

What key are Ken Ishii's tracks in?

Ken Ishii's tracks are mostly in major keys (46% minor across 13 tracks). The most common single key is 1B (B Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Ken Ishii?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Ken Ishii pairs well with Takkyu Ishino, 電気グルーヴ, 石野卓球. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

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