Manu le Malin, aka Emmanuel Dauchez, is one of the most representative DJ from International Hardcore scene.
His nickname is from the movies of the Petards Brothers.

Le Malin has played at clubs and parties all over the world (USA, Canada, Russia, Europe and Japan). After 9 years of experience in the mix, he has taken part in the biggest European techno events (Universe Tribal Gathering, Mayday, Energy, Atlantis). For three years, he has been resident at the two largest French summer festivals: Borealis in the south of France (25 000 capacity) and Astropolis in Brittany (10 000 capacity). Over the last three years, Astropolis has entrusted Manu with the artistic direction of the hardcore zone "Mechanik" at the festival. Manu can also be tracked down once a month playing hard techno at his residency "Automatik" at the Rex club in Paris, as well as presenting his monthly radio show "l'Extrême Terror" on Radio Nova.


Manu made himself famous at the "Absolute Core" parties, every wednesday at the Gibus Club (Paris).

He is also known for his live "Biomechanik" mixes in Giger's bar.