MANO LE TOUGH

  • Labels Maeve, Pampa, Permanent Vacation
  • Based Ireland
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Mano Le Tough is an Irish DJ, producer and label founder working across house, disco, techno and left-field electronic music. Over the past decade, he has built an international profile through a steady output of releases, remixes and an extensive touring schedule spanning clubs and festivals worldwide. Originally influenced by indie before immersing himself in club culture in early-2000s Dublin, his background spans electroclash, space disco, minimal and classic house & techno. That breadth continues to shape his approach: stylistically open, groove-driven and comfortable shifting between different moods within a set.

Over the years, he has played extensively at clubs such as Berghain, Fabric, Robert Johnson and DC-10, while also appearing at major festivals including Sónar, Dekmantel Festival and Coachella. His DJ sets are defined less by a fixed style and more by responsiveness — shifting between driving, playful or stripped-back selections depending on time, setting and audience.

Alongside his DJ work, Mano has released several albums and EPs and produced remixes for artists such as DJ Koze and Róisín Murphy. His productions tend to focus on groove and atmosphere, often favouring character and feel over high-gloss precision.

In 2012, he co-founded Maeve, which became closely associated with a distinct strand of club-oriented artists. In 2026, Maeve will be reactivated with new releases from established and new artists on the roster, including forthcoming material from Mano himself. The renewed focus is on curated output and long-term artistic development.

In 2025, Mano returned to Dublin, where he is building a home and a dedicated studio space outside the city. The studio is intended to support a renewed focus on his own productions while also serving as a space to collaborate with and host other artists, DJs and producers.

Mano Le Tough continues to work between studio, label and dancefloor, with new music and a renewed focus on Maeve defining the next phase.

To be announced