Drum & Bass · 2026
Anthracite
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About this track.
Anthracite by Des McMahon is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 88 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 67% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.
Released 24 Jul 2026 · 3:25 · 47% mood · -9 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 84% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
67% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Des McMahon.
Des McMahon is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for work within the genre's electronic music landscape. McMahon's output spans the broader drum and bass spectrum, contributing to the genre's ongoing development.
87
Median BPM
4A
Top key
17
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is Anthracite?
88 BPM — squarely in drum & bass territory, mixable within roughly 83–93 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Anthracite in?
E Major — 12B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 12A, 11B and 1B.
What mixes well with Anthracite?
Tracks in 12B, 12A, 11B or 1B between ~83–93 BPM.
Where does Anthracite fit in a DJ set?
Mid-set energy builder — 67% energy pushes the floor forward without peaking. Save peak-time slots for higher-drive records.
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