Shackleton's musical style includes a variety of genres such as dubstep, garage, and techno. It has been noted for its "intense atmospheric gloom" and sense of "tension and paranoia". His sound draws from a wide range of world music, including African, Arabic, and Indian influences. Shackleton has stated that this is not necessarily intentional, saying, "I don't deliberately reference African or Middle Eastern music; I just use sounds that I like and beats that sound good to my ears."