Ian Pooley

Ian Pooley (Ian Pinnekamp) is a cornerstone of European house music, emerging from the German electronic scene in the early 1990s. Initially influenced by the raw, industrial-adjacent sounds of Detroit techno and Chicago house, Pooley's sound underwent a significant evolution toward a warmer, more melodic aesthetic.

, and his later, globally recognized 'Brazilian' house period on V2 Records. His 2000 album 'Since Then' is considered a landmark in the 'French House' and 'Disco House' movements, despite his German roots, due to its heavy use of filters and soulful samples. Pooley is a master of the MPC and analog gear, favoring a 'hand-played' feel in his sequencing that avoids the sterility of modern digital production. As a remixer, he has touched the work of Daft Punk and The Cardigans, cementing his status as a bridge between underground club culture and sophisticated pop. His influence persists through his Pooled Music imprint, where he continues to champion high-fidelity, rhythmically complex house music.