The Berlin-based melodic disco powerhouse talks about his early years in an Italian village, vintage Roland, and how he’s always dancing when spinning records.
The 25-year-old British singer-songwriter behind one of R&B’s most buzzed-about debuts traces his gossamer sound to the vintage synth that defined a generation.
From JUNO synths to SPD-driven live rigs, the longtime Roland user breaks down how Poolside blends analog warmth, modern flexibility, and “daytime disco” philosophy—onstage and in the studio.