MAIKE DEPAS

MAIKE DEPAS (Michelangelo De Pasquale) is an Italian hard techno DJ, producer, and founder of The Innovation Studio Records. His artistic vision blends the intensity of hard techno with psy-trance influences and a distinctive dystopian visual identity. Following the launch of his audiovisual show, ARVEX, MAIKE DEPAS has steadily expanded his international presence through 2026, performing at major festivals including Tomorrowland, Extrema Outdoor Belgium, Free Your Mind Festival, and HIVE Festival. His work has received international media recognition from Mixmag Germany, where he appeared on the cover of “Sónar special edition”, as well as from DJ Mag and Numéro Netherlands. His productions have also gained support from leading artists including Indira Paganotto, Amelie Lens, I Hate Models, and Sara Landry. His recent releases include Don’t Phonk With Me on ARTCORE Records, Fate of Destruction on No Mercy Records, and Survive on Rave Alert Records. Through his own imprint, The Innovation Studio Records, Album and Ep such as Sexy Devil Horse and Sound of Nothingness feature collaborations with leading artists like: OGUZ, Luca Agnelli and THAM. With further releases on established labels, international performances, and collaborative projects scheduled throughout 2026, MAIKE DEPAS is strengthening his position as one of the most exciting talents in the global hard techno scene.