SFEER00005 / DJ FEELTOOMUCH (GER)

For SFEER00005 we sat down with Paul Glemser, better known as DJ Feeltoomuch, a 26 year old artist from Ludwigsburg, Germany. His name already says a lot about his sound. There is always a certain intensity in it, something emotional and forward, but still playful enough to surprise you. He moves comfortably through different corners of the scene, without letting subgenre rules decide what he plays or how he builds a set. What stood out most in this conversation was how thoughtful he is about the craft. From the way he digs for music, to how he prepares mentally, to the way he reads a room almost like a language. This is not someone who simply shows up and presses play. This is someone who lives inside the details.

How did your journey into techno music begin?

Paul’s entry into electronic music started in a way that many people will recognize. At 16 years old, he went to a festival thinking it would be mostly EDM, expecting the typical big drops and obvious hooks.
But instead, he was introduced to something completely different. The lineup and the stages exposed him to a wide spectrum of techno subgenres, each with its own identity, energy and purpose.

That moment hit him instantly. He described being fascinated by the depth and versatility of the music, how hypnotizing it can be, and how it pulls you into a flow where the outside world fades away. But it was not only the sound. What truly pulled him in as well was the community around it. The atmosphere, the people, the feeling of belonging to something that was alive and constantly moving.

From that point on, techno was not just something he listened to. It became something he wanted to understand, explore, and eventually shape into his own language.

When you’re selecting tracks for your sets, what matters most to you?

Paul has a very structured way of building his musical world, and it starts with a simple filter:
if a track grabs him on the first listen, it earns a place in his monthly playlist.

But from there, the real work begins. He constantly revisits that playlist, refining it and trimming it down. Tracks that do not fully hold up over time get removed. He only keeps the ones he truly loves, not 80 percent, not almost, but 100 percent.

The result is a collection of music that feels curated and personal, because only the strongest tracks survive his process. When he finally decides which tracks to buy, they come directly from those carefully filtered lists.

What is interesting is that he does not limit himself to a single tempo or subgenre. The one real rule is that every track must carry what he calls the feeltoomuch vibe.
That can mean different things depending on the moment, but the core stays the same: the track needs to feel like something he would stand behind completely, something that belongs to his identity, not just a trend.

Do you prepare your DJ sets in advance?

Paul does not follow a strict routine that looks exactly the same every time. But there is one thing he values deeply before playing: quiet.

He described himself as naturally introverted, and that shows in the way he prepares mentally. Before stepping into the intensity of a booth and a crowd, he needs a moment where everything slows down. Not necessarily in a dramatic way, but simply enough space to calm his head and arrive in the right mindset.

That becomes even more important because Paul is also his own biggest critic. The standards he holds for himself are high, and he does not want to enter a performance feeling rushed, overstimulated or disconnected.
For him, playing well is not only about having the right tracks. It is also about being mentally present, calm and confident enough to let the set unfold naturally.

How do you adapt your sound to different venues and crowds?

This is one of Paul’s biggest strengths, and you can feel that he takes pride in it.

He comes prepared with his full structured library, spread across multiple sticks, giving him the freedom to move in any direction depending on what the room needs. That preparation creates flexibility. It means he is never trapped in one mood or one idea.

But what truly makes the difference is how he reads people. Paul described crowd reading as an art, a form of nonverbal communication.
You are not asking the crowd what they want. You are observing. You are listening with your eyes. You are noticing how people move, how their energy shifts, what emotions are present, and which sounds connect to that emotional state.

Before a set, he researches the lineup and the event itself. If there are names he does not know, he takes time to explore their sound and understand what kind of night it might become. And once he arrives at the venue, he does a final listening moment, feeling the atmosphere and deciding where his set should start.

From there, the rest is intuition. He curates spontaneously, reacting in real time to the crowd’s response, letting the set grow organically rather than following a fixed plan.

Who has influenced you throughout your career?

Paul mentioned that influences have played a huge role in shaping his path.
One name stood out immediately as a major inspiration: Kent (MRD).

He met Kent in March of this year, and beyond being inspired by his artistry, Paul described him as an absolutely lovely person. That detail matters, because it shows what kind of scene Paul values. Not only talent, but also character. Not only skill, but also connection.

Sometimes inspiration is not just the music someone makes, but the way they carry themselves in the culture. And for Paul, that meeting clearly left a strong impression.

What are your favorite tracks at the moment?

Right now, these are the tracks Paul is loving the most:

There She Goes (Ibiza Edit) / Maruwa
Neverland / David Löhlein
Put Me In Heaven With Your Touch (Lange Remix) / Rhythm of Life
I Might Love You / Sven Kruetzmann

It is a list that says a lot about his taste: emotional edges, high energy, and tracks that feel made for hands in the air moments, but still with depth underneath.

What is the perfect BPM for you?

Paul does not believe there is one perfect answer, because the truth is more flexible than that.

For him, the ideal BPM depends on the situation, the room, and especially the DJ’s ability to read the crowd. Any BPM can feel perfect if you know how to use it correctly. The real skill is not in chasing the highest number, but in knowing exactly when to push, when to hold back, and how to keep the energy alive.

In his view, tempo is just one tool. The real goal is always the same: make the crowd feel something, and keep that momentum moving forward.

What is one of the craziest moments you experienced during a set?

One of the wildest stories Paul shared happened at Lokschuppen Berlin.

The crowd was partying so intensely that they were hammering against a metal grille in front of the booth. The energy was so physical and relentless that it literally affected the environment.
At one point, a lightbulb above his mixer broke, and screws started falling down onto his decks.

It is the kind of moment that sounds unreal until you remember what these nights can become when the crowd fully loses themselves. Chaos, intensity, pure pressure.
And somehow, it becomes a memory that stays with you forever.

How do you see the evolution of the techno scene?

Paul described the scene as something that is constantly changing, always moving through phases and transformations. Some changes feel exciting and positive, others can feel messy or confusing. But he does not see that as purely good or bad.

Instead, he believes every change contributes to learning. The culture evolves because people experiment, push boundaries, and sometimes make mistakes. Over time, the scene builds itself through those cycles.

That mindset is important, because it shows he is not stuck in nostalgia. He is watching the scene as something alive, and he is growing with it.

What is next for you?

The next months look very exciting for Paul. He hinted at several strong projects coming up, including a Boiler Room event in October.

Alongside that, he mentioned that there is new music on the way, great collaborations in progress, and a run of gigs he is genuinely looking forward to.
It feels like a moment where things are building, where work from previous years starts turning into bigger opportunities.

What advice would you give to aspiring DJs?

Paul’s advice was honest and practical, and it comes from experience rather than motivational talk.

Keep going
Keep learning
Never underestimate the importance of networking

But beyond that, he emphasized something that often gets ignored in this scene: mental health and balance.

Spending too much time on music can limit creativity just as much as spending too little. If your entire life becomes only digging, producing, and overthinking, you can burn out, and you stop hearing the magic.
On the other hand, if you do not give it enough time, you never develop the skill.

For Paul, the key is finding a rhythm where you grow without losing yourself.

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SFEER00006 - MIAMOR (BE)