24/01/2025
Italian hard techno DJ and producer MAIKE DEPAS (Michelangelo De Pasquale) is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting talents coming out of Italy. Drawing from a decade of experience and a sound that merges 90s rave, hard techno, and psy-trance, Depas has redefined his artistic vision in 2024, earning recognition from DJ Mag Italia, Mixmag Germany, and FAZE as a rising star in the global scene.
A real talent, classically trained as a musician, studying composition and piano at the Milan Conservatory, Depas blends technical precision with raw, boundary-pushing energy. His recent audio-visual relaunch has brought his dystopian aesthetic to life, highlighted by a live set at Berlinâs Teufelsberg, shooting with cyberpunk designer Demobaza, and collaborating with the likes of Amstra, Mattia Trani, and Matasism. In the past year, Depas has released a series of EPs under Mattia Traniâs Pushmaster Discs, including âTokyo Nightsâ and the most recent âCircle of Lifeâ, which dropped Oct. 11. These innovations culminate in his forthcoming EP âSexy Devil Horseâ, releasing Dec. 12 on his own label, The Innovation Studio Records.
His 10-track collection showcases collaborations with iconic artists like Luca Agnelli, OGUZ, and Michael Katana, as well as rising stars CHRS and Gianni Di Bernardo. With the momentum of 2024 under his wings, âSexy Devil Horseâ marks a defining moment in Depasâ career and solidifies his place among the new generation of hard techno visionaries.