Amsterdam, April 3, 2025 — The hard techno arms race continues as MAIKE DEPAS fires off his latest high-impact weapon, ‘Caribbean Rave’ — a volatile fusion of raw energy and precision-engineered chaos. Landing April 3 on Gomboc Records, this riot-inducing monster throws 160 BPM of pure chaos into the ring, fusing psy, hardstyle and industrial techno into a singular, unrelenting force.
Still riding the wave of momentum from his VIP mix of 'Instead of Drugs' with David Temessi, DEPAS continues to reshape hard techno’s outer edges. ‘Caribbean Rave’ rides on a rattling, unrelenting bassline, but the real musical wildcard is the steel drum — a sharp centerpiece that cuts through the madness with melodic clarity. True to form, DEPAS refuses to play by the rules. With a thunderous low-end, piercing stabs that can almost be felt and an overall aesthetic that’s both chaotic and calculated, 'Caribbean Rave' delivers a peak-time experience engineered for total mayhem.
A destructive techno treat for fans worldwide, MAIKE DEPAS’ ‘Caribbean Rave’ is officially out everywhere on April 3. For a deeper dive into DEPAS’ seismic sound, fans can check out his recent episode of the True Techno Podcast with True Underground.
A destructive techno treat for fans worldwide, MAIKE DEPAS’ ‘Caribbean Rave’ is officially out everywhere on April 3. For a deeper dive into DEPAS’ seismic sound, fans can check out his recent episode of the True Techno Podcast with True Underground.
About MAIKE DEPAS:
Italian hard techno DJ and producer MAIKE DEPAS (Michelangelo De Pasquale) is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting talents in electronic music. 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 classically trained musician who studied 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 Berlin’s 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 Trani’s Pushmaster Discs, including ‘Tokyo Nights’ and the most recent ‘Circle of Life’, which dropped on Oct. 11. His latest major release, the ‘Sexy Devil Horse EP’ (released December 2024 through his own label, The Innovation Studio Records), has taken his sound to new heights, fusing bold experimentation with undeniable hooks, marking a thrilling new chapter in his evolving career.
Italian hard techno DJ and producer MAIKE DEPAS (Michelangelo De Pasquale) is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting talents in electronic music. 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 classically trained musician who studied 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 Berlin’s 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 Trani’s Pushmaster Discs, including ‘Tokyo Nights’ and the most recent ‘Circle of Life’, which dropped on Oct. 11. His latest major release, the ‘Sexy Devil Horse EP’ (released December 2024 through his own label, The Innovation Studio Records), has taken his sound to new heights, fusing bold experimentation with undeniable hooks, marking a thrilling new chapter in his evolving career.
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