Bell Towers — In-Store 006 - BELL TOWERS
Indie House · 1h 03m · analysed 21 Aug 2026
About this indie house set
In-Store 006 - BELL TOWERS is a indie house DJ set by Bell Towers, running 1h 03m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 73/100 overall — solid.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The DJ's strength lies in their ability to weave disparate sounds into a single, compelling story.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is TECHNIQUE at 85/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 71/100.
The final score is capped by measured -: the DSP layer overrides the listening layer whenever it measures an execution issue directly in the audio.
Analysis coverage for this file is 100% — the share of the set the engine could measure with full confidence.
Energy and structure
The energy curve was sampled at 33 points, moving between 20 and 78 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 541.0 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 15 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ's strength lies in their ability to weave disparate sounds into a single, compelling story.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%85
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%76
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%75
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%71
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%82
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 78.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
EQ blend with level jump
A slightly noticeable jump in volume as the new track takes over.
Long EQ blend
Smooth handover of percussive elements, maintaining energy.
Long EQ blend
Perfectly executed handover of the low end.
Phrased vocal blend
Vocal elements from the incoming track sit perfectly in the mix.
Long percussive blend
Seamless integration of new drum patterns.
EQ-based transition
Smooth handover of the low-end frequencies.
Technical subscores
79
EQ balance
87
Beat alignment
78
Energy control
88
Tempo stability
78
Loudness control
80
Musical coherence
82
Harmonic compatibility
82
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
14.5 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
155.7 ms
Drift p95
3,734
Boundaries detected
23
Hard cuts / h
13
Clipping events
708
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Recurring mid-frequency clash
Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (4:22, 26:20).
Long static loops (5×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (15:00, 28:30, 31:00, 34:15, 46:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 1:15Atmospheric Hook
- 4:22Level Jump
- 13:45Groove Lock
- 19:15Energy Plateau
- 24:30Groove Lock
- 29:15Vocal Entry
Coaching notes
- Refine gain matching to avoid noticeable level jumps during transitions.
- Experiment with more creative EQ work to further blend the eclectic track choices.
- Continue to lean into the unique, narrative-driven selection that defines your style.
- Use more aggressive high-pass filtering during transitions to create 'air' before the next track drops.
- Experiment with layering acapellas to add a unique signature to the vocal sections.
- Vary the transition lengths; while long blends work well, a few shorter 'cuts' could add needed surprise.
- Use subtle delay or reverb throws on vocal tails to smooth out transitions.
- Experiment with 'teasing' the incoming track's melody earlier in the blend.
- Vary the transition lengths to keep the listener guessing.
- Focus on high-frequency EQ management to ensure the mix stays crisp during dense layers.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Bell Towers's In-Store 006 - BELL TOWERS get?
- In-Store 006 - BELL TOWERS scores 73/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is In-Store 006 - BELL TOWERS?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 03m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 85/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 71/100.
- How is this score calculated?
- SOONOS measures the audio with a DSP pass (beat grid, loudness, tempo, energy) and runs a multi-agent listening pass on top. Measured axes always override the listening layer, so an execution issue heard in the file caps the final score.
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