Doug Cooney is a vital force in Ireland’s contemporary electronic music landscape. Hailing from Dublin, he’s gained recognition as a DJ, producer, and event curator, known for both his technical prowess behind the decks and his dedication to fostering the domestic techno scene. Over the last decade, Doug has built a reputation through his residency at Subject, one of Ireland’s most influential club nights, as well as co-founding the project Real//Sound, which doubles as a platform for emerging and established techno artists.

His DJ sets are characterised by meticulous selection and seamless mixing, flowing between deep, hypnotic grooves and high-intensity, peak-time rhythms. This versatility has seen him perform alongside heavyweights like Ben Klock, DVS1, Paula Temple, and Dax J, both in Dublin’s legendary venues such as District 8 and at renowned international clubs including Tresor in Berlin. As a producer, Doug’s output reflects a passion for analog sounds and classic techno aesthetics, with releases on labels including ORBIS Records and research.

He is lauded for his uncompromising attitude toward sound design and detail, traits which are also at the core of his hardware-focused live performances. Doug is an influential mentor and educator within Dublin’s music scene, championing knowledge-sharing and the spirit of community through workshops and collaborative events. His ongoing commitment to both the Irish underground and his craft marks him as a figure continually shaping and pushing the techno narrative forward, both locally and abroad.