Artist profile

The Knocks

The Knocks are an electronic music duo known for their work in dance and house production. Their sound blends elements of deep house, tech house, and pop-influenced dance music.

Sound profile

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The Knocks is a high-energy with strong groove and drive artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 88–129 BPM with a median of 123 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
85–89
1
115–119
1
120–124
3
125–129
4
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

9 total · sortable
One On One - Extended Mix
One On One - Extended Mix
The Knocks, Sofi Tukker
1258A
Nu Disco / Disco
Brazilian Soul (feat. Sofi Tukker) - Walker & Royce Extended Mix
Brazilian Soul (feat. Sofi Tukker) - Walker & Royce Extended Mix
The Knocks, Sofi Tukker
1265B
Tech House
Awa Ni - James Hype Remix
Awa Ni - James Hype Remix
The Knocks, Kah-lo
12512A
Dance
Ride Or Die (feat. Foster The People) - Purple Disco Machine Remix
Ride Or Die (feat. Foster The People) - Purple Disco Machine Remix
The Knocks, Foster The People
1218A
Dance
Love Letter (feat. The Knocks) feat. The Knocks - okgiorgio Remix
Love Letter (feat. The Knocks) feat. The Knocks - okgiorgio Remix
The Knocks, ODESZA, okgiorgio
1294A
Deep House
Ride Or Die (feat. Foster The People) - The Knocks VIP Club Mix
Ride Or Die (feat. Foster The People) - The Knocks VIP Club Mix
The Knocks, Foster The People
11810B
Dance
House Party - Oliver Disco Mixx
House Party - Oliver Disco Mixx
The Knocks, Captain Cuts
1204A
Dance
House Party - Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Club Mix
House Party - Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Club Mix
The Knocks, Captain Cuts
1236A
Funky House
Collect My Love (feat. Alex Newell) - Mat Zo Remix
Collect My Love (feat. Alex Newell) - Mat Zo Remix
The Knocks, Alex Newell
8811B
Indie Dance

Sound profile evolution

How The Knocks’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
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2015–2020·7 tracks
2021–2024·2 tracks
Year-by-year sound · scale 0–100
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Tempo migration · yearly average
What changed

Across The Knocks's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~105 to ~127 BPM; groove has deepened; warmth has lifted.

Release volume by decade

7
2010s
2
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

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

Cannons
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Roosevelt
97%
8 tracks in catalog · Dance
Dragonette
97%
3 tracks in catalog · Electronica
St Lucia
92%
Not in our catalog yet
Sofi Tukker
86%
21 tracks in catalog · Dance
Goldroom
83%
Not in our catalog yet
Poolside
71%
1 track in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Miami Horror
67%
1 track in catalog · Electronica · no artist page yet
Kaskade
67%
69 tracks in catalog · Dance
Shallou
58%
Not in our catalog yet
Hayden James
54%
8 tracks in catalog · Dance
Great Good Fine Ok
53%
Not in our catalog yet
Penguin Prison
53%
Not in our catalog yet
PNAU
50%
5 tracks in catalog · Dance
Shura
49%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does The Knocks play at?

The Knocks's tracks in our catalog range from 88 to 129 BPM, with a median of 123 BPM. Across 9 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.

What key are The Knocks's tracks in?

The Knocks's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 9 tracks). The most common single key is 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with The Knocks?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, The Knocks pairs well with Cannons, Roosevelt, Dragonette. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was The Knocks most active?

Our catalog has The Knocks releases spanning 2015 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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