Artist profile

Sub Focus

Sub Focus is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for his work within the neurofunk and liquid drum and bass scenes. His productions blend technical precision with melodic elements, establishing him as a significant figure in the genre's evolution over the past two decades.

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Sub Focus is a high-energy and a balanced bright/warm production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 75–174 BPM with a median of 87 · predominantly minor keys (72% minor) · most common key: 4A (F Minor) with 11 tracks.

BPM spread
75–79
1
85–89
48
105–109
1
115–119
1
120–124
1
125–129
2
130–134
2
135–139
3
145–149
1
170–174
5
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

65 total · sortable
Solar System
Solar System
Sub Focus
874A
Drum & Bass
Elevate - Extended Mix
Elevate - Extended Mix
Sub Focus
8710A
Drum & Bass
Desire - Extended Mix
Desire - Extended Mix
Sub Focus, Dimension
871A
Drum & Bass
On & On - Extended Mix
On & On - Extended Mix
Sub Focus, bbyclose
872A
Drum & Bass
Go Back feat. Julia Church - Kyle Watson Extended Remix
Go Back feat. Julia Church - Kyle Watson Extended Remix
Sub Focus, Julia Church, John Summit
1309B
Tech House
Wildfire - Extended Mix
Wildfire - Extended Mix
Sub Focus
861A
Drum & Bass
Off The Ground
Off The Ground
Sub Focus
877A
Drum & Bass
No Comment (feat. Sub Focus)
No Comment (feat. Sub Focus)
Sub Focus, KNEECAP
877A
Drum & Bass
Push The Tempo
Push The Tempo
Sub Focus, Katy B
877B
Drum & Bass
Fine Day
Fine Day
Sub Focus
876A
Drum & Bass
So Many Colours
So Many Colours
Sub Focus, Poppy Baskcomb
875A
Drum & Bass
Entwined
Entwined
Sub Focus, Grimes
885B
Drum & Bass
Say My Name - Sub Focus Remix
Say My Name - Sub Focus Remix
Sub Focus, Morgan Seatree
8710A
Drum & Bass
Enter Night - Sub Focus & Wilkinson
Enter Night - Sub Focus & Wilkinson
Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Cameron Hayes
1744A
Drum & Bass
Siren
Siren
Sub Focus
875B
Drum & Bass
Roll Too Deep
Roll Too Deep
Sub Focus, Subsonic
875B
Drum & Bass
Trouble
Trouble
Sub Focus, Rudimental, Maverick Sabre, Chronixx
8611A
Drum & Bass
Ready To Fly - Sub Focus & Dimension
Ready To Fly - Sub Focus & Dimension
Sub Focus, Dimension
871A
Drum & Bass
Destiny feat. Jozzy
Destiny feat. Jozzy
Sub Focus, Netsky, Jozzy
8711A
Drum & Bass
Alarm
Alarm
Sub Focus, MC ID
1727B
Drum & Bass
Angel - Extended Mix
Angel - Extended Mix
Sub Focus, Dimension, NGHTMRE
875B
Drum & Bass
Vibration (One More Time)
Vibration (One More Time)
Sub Focus, AR/CO
875A
Drum & Bass
Air I Breathe
Air I Breathe
Sub Focus, Wilkinson
874A
Drum & Bass
Ecuador
Ecuador
Sub Focus, Fireboy DML
874A
Drum & Bass
Out The Blue - Club Mix
Out The Blue - Club Mix
Sub Focus
871A
Drum & Bass

Sound profile evolution

How Sub Focus’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.

Sound profile shift
EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal
2006–2016·15 tracks
2017–2025·47 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across Sub Focus's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~87 to ~114 BPM; energy has lifted.

Release volume by decade

7
2000s
15
2010s
40
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

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

FAQ

What BPM does Sub Focus play at?

Sub Focus's tracks in our catalog range from 75 to 174 BPM, with a median of 87 BPM. Across 65 tracks, the most common range falls in the 85–90 BPM bucket.

What key are Sub Focus's tracks in?

Sub Focus's tracks are mostly in minor keys (72% minor across 65 tracks). The most common single key is 4A (F Minor) with 11 tracks.

What artists mix well with Sub Focus?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Sub Focus pairs well with Wilkinson, Dimension, Culture Shock. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Sub Focus most active?

Our catalog has Sub Focus releases spanning 2006 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2020s.

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