Ian Pooley

About

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

Genres

Techno
House / Deep House

Skills

Composition
DJing
Studio Gear
Instruments
Mixing
Beat-making

Labels

V2 Records
Pooled Music
Definitive Records
NRK Sound Division
Innervisions

Worked With

Esthero
Daft Punk
DJ Sneak
Green Velvet
Mousse T.

DAW

Ableton Live
Apple Logic Pro

Languages

German
English

Released on

Innervisions

Video Message

Music feedback

$60

Typical delivery 7 days
Response rate Excellent
Avg. length ~3 min

Upload your tracks at any stage — from rough sketch to mixed and mastered Add context so Ian Pooley knows exactly what to focus on.
Ian Pooley records your video Sent straight to your inbox. Watch it anytime.
Delivered within 7 days or you'll be refunded

What producers say about Ian Pooley

6 reviews

AFTER NOW Aug 31, 2026
Music Feedback

Thanks a lot Ian for the precious feedback
Inder May 16, 2026
Music Feedback

Really helpful thank you Ian!
Kleek_here May 7, 2026
Music Feedback

Hey Ian, thank you so much for the time you took reviewing this track, I just applied your wise advices on it, and sent the whole EP for mastering, and it sounds incredibly good ! Thanks again, and if you want to follow along my journey it would mean the world to me, my instagram is @kleek_here, I'll aim to see you in Paris the 13th of June and hope the records will be out at this moment ! Wishing you all the best, and I hope to see you around 🪩
xandy Oct 8, 2025
Music Feedback

Thanks Ian!
Etron May 29, 2025
Music Feedback

Hello Ian, Many thanks for the feedback. Yes, I don't have any musical theory background and it is something that I will start study immediately. No doubt it is my biggest fault. By the way, the steps sound are from JuraSynth - a Juno emulation for MPC ONE . I love it so much that I want to buy a real Juno! But first, music theory. P.S . The weather is great here!
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denzil.d Mar 12, 2025
Music Feedback

Thanks Ian for the prompt and detailed feedback. It's great to get some experienced and knowledgable ears on my track and you've picked out things that I did not notice myself. I'll certainly implement your suggestions and look forward to hearing the results!

How does music feedback work?

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2 Upload your music Upload your track(s) and tell the artist why you're sending this demo to get the most helpful feedback.
3 Get feedback Receive private video feedback from the artist within a few days. You’ll get an automatic refund if an artist doesn’t answer.
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Frequently asked questions

Music feedback

Ian Pooley records a private video breaking down your track — mix, arrangement, sound design, or whatever you ask them to focus on. It lands in your inbox and you can watch it whenever you want, as many times as you like.
Early sketches are often the most valuable to get feedback on, before you get lost in too many iterations — but finished tracks work too if you want a second opinion or to get on the artist’s radar.
MP3 or WAV, any length. Add a note and links when you upload so Ian Pooley knows exactly what to focus on.
Most feedback arrives within a few days. If Ian Pooley hasn’t responded within 7 days, you’re automatically refunded.
You can swap the track as long as Ian Pooley hasn’t listened yet. After that you can cancel the request for a refund and start a new one.
Yes — you send a private message on the feedback page and Ian Pooley will get your comment.

About

Genres

Skills

Labels

Worked With

DAW

Languages

Released on

Innervisions

Music feedback

Frequently asked questions

Music feedback