Zürich-based DJ Manu de Soleure comes from the Swiss canton of Solothurn, his chosen name hinting at this heritage (Soleure being the French appellation of his hometown). While a student in Physics, he discovered that the most fascinating phenomena in nature are neither ordered nor disordered, but rather in a strange in-between state. Yet, he refuses to restrict the exploration of this sweet spot to the realm of science, and so extends his research to music and deejaying.

In his mixes, Manu de Soleure aims to be both predictable and unpredictable when it comes to genres, energies, and sounds. He is aware of each situation’s unique nature, and the potential for surprising discoveries, which varies with each audience. Needless to say, his musical exploration is driven not only by curiosity but also by fun!

His sound palette reveals a strong affinity for strange, deep and dark tunes, while his vinyl collection contains a wide range of (Detroit) Electro, House and Techno, and early UK Tech House. For Manu, each record acquired depends less on the style itself and more on the mood experienced that day. Not one to stick to a sole genre, he revels in playing slower styles such as New Beat or wave-y tunes when the context is fitting. He additionally curates a collection of music specifically intended for attentive listening, including ambient, IDM, and field recordings.