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As we say goodbye to a wonderful late Summer in Berlin, we don't feel quite ready yet for the dark and rainy days to come. To keep spirits high, we invited a true master of his craft and one of our favorites to take over this month's episode of our podcast series: Ian Pooley.

Low key, high quality. They're the four words that best sum up Ian Pooley. He has been a part of the underground from almost the moment house music arrived in Europe, and has been helping to shape it ever since. His authentic take on the genre has brought in fresh influences over the years, but never at the expense of his signature sound or in favour of a cheap hit. He’s as well informed as DJs come, so to hear him play is always a thrill.

Pooley cannot remember a time without music. He basically grew up being a DJ and producer. From his earliest days in Mainz, it was the sounds of Chicago and Detroit that turned his ear. Because of that he always played more housey than many of his peers and that soon stood him apart. That same heart and soul that first appealed to him has always defined his music and helped him connect with multiple generations while serving up plenty of essential releases.

His Meridian and Since Then albums were high watermarks for house music full-lengths, while he is one of few artists to remix Daft Punk (1997's 'Burnin') and have the favour returned when the French icons added their own spin to Pooley’s 'Chord Memory'. There have also been remixes of the likes of Jovonn and countless 12"s on a stream of influential labels from Innervisions to Rekids, but mostly he releases on his own Pooledmusic.

What unites his sounds is that they brim with subtle artistry - the mark of someone who has mastered their craft and knows exactly what is needed to make an impact. Never too much, never too little. That was certainly the case with his Silvershower alias, which first offered up stylish, deep and minimal techno on labels like Plus8 in 1996 and then his Montage label after the new millennium. As well as a famous spell of Brazilian-influenced tunes, over the years everything from jazz to soul to Krautrock has coloured his music.

As a widely respected DJ, Pooley has played at a long list of major clubs and festivals from Panoramabar to Glastonbury Festival via multiple tours of North and South America, Asia, Canada, and Australia. He’s a DJ who plays with control. The grooves flow as he fuses early classics with tasteful new tunes, always with a sense of fun honed over thousands of hours. For the first time in 17 years, Pooley is also soon to take a new live show on the road. It will be another window into the ever-essential musical world of Ian Pooley.

We couldn't be more grateful for this wonderful contribution to our podcast series, say thank you to Ian Pooley and hope you enjoy this mix as much as we do!

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Visited Many More Radio at the Volkshotel in Amsterdam. This mix takes you on a deep disco dive. Flow in an ocean full of soulful grooves as well as deeper electronic waves. Tracks by Another Taste, Barbara Mason, Daniele Baldelli, Dexter Wansel, Greg Wilson, Habibi Grooves, Marco Dionigi, Sharon Bailey (Pete Herbert), Social Disco Club & Maia, Psychic Mirrors, Manzel, Mother Tongue, Rebolledo, Sascha Funke, Talamanca System, a.o.

Deep disco dive // Many More Radio

Engine Test

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Fela feat PhawelBeatz

Fleanger - Concrete Silence (Edit) - Asymmetric Dip

We come to our 15th edition of singles this time by Maxism and joined by 2 great remixes of Odagled and Huitzi.

Deep and Nostalgic with a touch of dark sounds this track is makes a good balance between the chill and the dance vibes.

We hope you enjoy as we did :)

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|PBPSNGL015| Maxism - Ferne (Für P) (Original Mix)

Not much needs to be said here.

The Themes For Great Cities crew in full effect - LIVE.

Just over 2 hours of insane selections, masterfully blended by 2 of Dusseldorfs finest sons - Thanks guys! 

Plug in - Wig out. 

(Photo credit: Stephan Machac)

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Fleur du Bonheur digs into the deep corners of the disco sound. Ranging between funk, boogie, disco and house, she mostly collects records from the late 70’s and early 80’s. As she loves the combo of groovy bass-lines, strong beats, heavy guitars, and luscious vocals, her DJ sets showcase soulful sounds with powerful, hypnotic grooves and freaky edges. Bonheur is known for sharing music from heart and hands and her sheer sense of joy has the power to uplift the energy in the room. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for disco take off!

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2025
27.07 Milkshake Festival, Amsterdam
06.07 T.B.A.
27.06 Genk on Stage, België 🇧🇪
30.05 Disco Royale, Bird Rotterdam
17.05 Het Zusje van Debbie, Nijmegen
09.05 La bonne heure, Operator
26.04 Haussmann, Eindhoven
26.04 Pllek, Amsterdam
12.04 Cult=us, Rotterdam
11.04 Disco Royale, Pip, Den Haag
28.03 La bonne heure, Operator
08.02 IFFR, Theater Rotterdam
31.01 Wolter Wolthers, Groningen
24.01 La bonne heure, Operator

Travelling :)

2024
26.10 The AOD, Amsterdam
20.10 DDW, Subbar, Eindhoven
11.10 La Bonne Heure, Operator Radio
04.10 PAAK all night, Nijmegen
03.10 Beautiful Mess, Amsterdam

14.09 Club Bonheur, Cult=us, Rotterdam
13.09 Discotropolis, Maastricht
06.09 Friday Festival Manify, Den Bosch
06.09 La Bonne Heure, Open Source Radio

31.08 Colorado Charlie w/ Dimitri from Paris
15.08 Lowlands, Biddinghuizen
10.08 LYTD Open Air, Aalst
09.08 Doka, Amsterdam

26.07 Sunny Side Up Festival, Texel
20.07 De Leuke Festival, Utrecht
13.07 Disko Disko, Nijmegen
12.07 Cult=Us=Club, Rotterdam
06.07 Down The Rabbit Hole, Nijmegen
21.06 Multipla, Amsterdam
15.06 Maxiradio, Rotterdam
14.06 La bonne heure, Operator Radio

25.05 EM2, Groningen
18.05 Komm Schon Alter, Amsterdam
11.05 Smudged Sound, Antwerp, 🇧🇪
10.05 120BPM, Complex, Maastricht
04.05 Soulful Sessions, Antwerp, 🇧🇪

26.04 Doka, Amsterdam
13.04 Van Moll, Eindhoven
12.04 La bonne heure, Operator Radio
30.03 PAAK w/ Guus Christian, Nijmegen
08.03 Aperitivo, Adam&Co, Amsterdam

09.02 La Bonne Heure, Operator radio
26.01 IFFR x Operator, Theater Rotterdam
19.01 The Groove, Helling, Utrecht
01.01 Push it NYE, EM2, Groningen

2023
23.12 Paradise Now, Tunis, Tunesia 🇹🇳
13.12 Togetherness, Heineken Experience, Amsterdam
12.12 Manify, Orangerie, Den Bosch
02.12 PY*PS, EKKO, Utrecht

04.11 Many More, Volkshotel, Amsterdam
21.10 Koma & Friends, Pllek, Amsterdam
19.10 Club18, Adam&Co, Amsterdam
14.10 Ensuite, NAR w/ Rahaan, Utrecht

30.09 Studio Pandora, Tivoli, Utrecht
15.09 Suite of Medley w/ Rahaan, NAR, Utrecht
09.09 VB, Fifth NRE, Eindhoven
02.09 Nacht van Strijp-S, BG Festival, Eindhoven

26.08 Lounge, Duke, Nijmegen
20.08 Lowlands, Biddinghuizen 
12.08 Discotropolis, Landbouwbelang, Maastricht
15.07 Lola, Bodhi Beach, Zandvoort
07.07 Monument, Big Rivers, Dordrecht
02.07 Lago Lago, Braamt 
01.07 Born to Boogie w/ Tom Trago, Lovelee

24.06 Summer Solstice, EM2, Groningen
09.06 Best Kept Secret, Beekse Bergen 
03.06 Summer Garden, Hotel l’Europe, Amsterdam
03.06 Amsterdam Open Air, Gaasperpark, Amsterdam
20.05 ON&ON, Tivoli, Utrecht
13.05 Masque w/ Shapeshifters, Lovelee, Amsterdam

27.04 Kingsnight w/ David Vunk, W2, Den Bosch
26.04 Kingsday, Tramkade, Den Bosch
14.04 MAT31, Valencia 🇪🇸
08.04 Smederij w/ Ajuma & Orpheu the Wizard, Tilburg

31.03 Sub Rosa, Fluor, Amersfoort
24.03 Aperitivo, Adam&Co, Amsterdam
17.03 Zusje van Debbie, Vasim, Nijmegen
25.02 Discotuin, Wibar, Leiden
10.02 Hot Stuff, ’t Keldertje, Maastricht
27.01 Disco Gemeenschap, Canvas, Amsterdam
14.01 Ensuite w/ Vasco, NAR, Utrecht

Deep disco dive // Many More Radio

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