Artist profile

Nightmares On Wax

Nightmares on Wax is a British electronic music act known for blending downtempo, jazz, and hip-hop influences into atmospheric soundscapes. The project has built a reputation for intricate production and sample-based composition within the electronica and trip-hop sphere. Their work spans instrumental and vocal collaborations across a sustained recording career.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Nightmares On Wax is a moderate-energy with strong groove — mostly instrumental artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 68–150 BPM with a median of 122 · predominantly major keys (27% minor) · most common key: 7B (F Major) with 4 tracks.

BPM spread
65–69
1
80–84
1
90–94
1
100–104
1
115–119
1
120–124
2
125–129
3
150–154
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

11 total · sortable
You Wish
You Wish
Nightmares On Wax
1047B
Electronica
Breakdown - Nightmares On Wax Mix
Breakdown - Nightmares On Wax Mix
Nightmares On Wax, Jack Johnson
1508B
Caribbean
Wonder
Wonder
Nightmares On Wax, Shabaka Hutchings, Haile Supreme
682B
Electronica
Better Together - Nightmares On Wax Mix
Better Together - Nightmares On Wax Mix
Nightmares On Wax, Jack Johnson
827B
Caribbean
Back to Nature
Back to Nature
Nightmares On Wax
937A
Electronica
Back To Nature - Lobos On Wax House Mix
Back To Nature - Lobos On Wax House Mix
Nightmares On Wax, Kuauhtli Vasquez, Wixarika Tribe
1266A
Electronica
Tapestry
Tapestry
Nightmares On Wax
1153B
Electronica
1More Tune
1More Tune
Nightmares On Wax
1227B
Nu Disco / Disco
A Case Of Funk - Loco Dice Remix
A Case Of Funk - Loco Dice Remix
Nightmares On Wax
12510B
Deep House
Aftermath - Acid Mondays Remix
Aftermath - Acid Mondays Remix
Nightmares On Wax
1252A
Tech House
Aftermath - Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer Dub
Aftermath - Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer Dub
Nightmares On Wax
1247B
Minimal / Deep Tech

Release volume by decade

1
2000s
2
2010s
1
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

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Tosca
100%
3 tracks in catalog · Electronica
Thievery Corporation
91%
3 tracks in catalog · Indie Dance
Kruder & Dorfmeister
90%
Not in our catalog yet
Fila Brazillia
84%
Not in our catalog yet
Boozoo Bajou
81%
Not in our catalog yet
Kid Loco
80%
Not in our catalog yet
Quantic
75%
7 tracks in catalog · Electronica
Groove Armada
65%
34 tracks in catalog · House
Aim
62%
1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet
Lemon Jelly
62%
Not in our catalog yet
The Dining Rooms
59%
Not in our catalog yet
Zero 7
59%
1 track in catalog · Dance · no artist page yet
Dj Cam
56%
Not in our catalog yet
Bonobo
56%
30 tracks in catalog · Electronica
The Herbaliser
56%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Nightmares On Wax play at?

Nightmares On Wax's tracks in our catalog range from 68 to 150 BPM, with a median of 122 BPM. Across 11 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Nightmares On Wax's tracks in?

Nightmares On Wax's tracks are mostly in major keys (27% minor across 11 tracks). The most common single key is 7B (F Major) with 4 tracks.

What artists mix well with Nightmares On Wax?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nightmares On Wax pairs well with Tosca, Thievery Corporation, Kruder & Dorfmeister. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Nightmares On Wax most active?

Our catalog has Nightmares On Wax releases spanning 2008 to 2021, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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