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Sub Focus

Drum & Bass·Music·established·United Kingdom
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Quality and recognition well-matched
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Sub Focus is the stage name of Nick (Nicolaas Douwe) Douwma, an English DJ, producer, songwriter, and sound engineer working primarily in drum & bass with influences of house, dubstep, dancehall, and rock. He broke through in 2005 with 'X-Ray/Scarecrow' and scored a UK Top 40 hit with 'Rock It/Follow The Light,' later headlining the Glade stage at Glastonbury in 2010.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (6)
  • Worldwide publishing deal with OTM
  • Headlined the Glade stage at Glastonbury in 2010
  • Management deal with Worship Artists
  • UK Top 40 hit 'Rock It/Follow The Light'
  • Reported third studio album 'Evolve'
  • 2005 breakthrough single 'X-Ray/Scarecrow'
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

Did the in-store intimate set thing the other night. Cool having an artist I've listened to for 10+ years like 2 metres away lol

Last.fm user · lastfm

New record is a big step forward from Torus. Nice work, Nick!

Last.fm user · lastfm

evolve hype evolve hype 👀

Last.fm user · lastfm

sub focus' top tracks are rlly messy, gotta love spotify

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Sub Focus underrated?

Sub Focus has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 1 out of 100. they have notable achievements including worldwide publishing deal with otm.

Q:What genre is Sub Focus?

Sub Focus works in Drum & Bass originating from United Kingdom (London). As a music artist at the "established" level, Sub Focus has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Drum & Bass scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Sub Focus have?

Sub Focus has approximately 4.7M monthly listeners on Spotify. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Sub Focus?

Fans of Sub Focus often also enjoy Pendulum, Wilkinson, Netsky, High Contrast, Chase & Status. These artists share common ground in the Drum & Bass space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Sub Focus's approach to drum & bass, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Sub Focus more famous?

With a Gap Score of 1/100, Sub Focus's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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