Italy’s own Maike Depas is back—and he’s not holding anything back. Unleashing his latest VIP mix of ‘Instead Of Drugs’ alongside Hungarian powerhouse David Temessi, Depas delivers an unrelenting hard techno weapon set to detonate dancefloors worldwide. Out now via DSR DIGITAL, this fiery release clocks in at over 150 BPM, and it’s pure sonic warfare.
Hot on the heels of his acclaimed Sexy Devil Horse EP and blistering remixes from artists like OGUZ and Luca Agnelli, Depas once again proves he’s a force to be reckoned with in the global hard techno movement. The VIP Mix injects new life into the original track, layering Maike’s signature industrial grit, pounding kicks, and chaotic breakdowns with an intensity that borders on madness.
More than just a DJ and producer, Maike Depas is the visionary founder behind The Innovation Studio Records—his creative lab for pushing boundaries and crafting the next evolution of techno. With each release, he sharpens his sound and his message: this isn’t just music—it’s a revolution.
If you’re looking to dive deeper into his high-voltage universe, don’t miss his recent AIRCAST episode on Techno Airlines. It’s an electrifying journey that captures the very essence of Depas’ sonic DNA—dark, fast, and unapologetically raw.
Known for fusing the energy of ’90s rave, hard techno, and psy-trance with a classically trained background in composition and piano from the Milan Conservatory, Depas is a rare breed. His artistry blends dystopian aesthetics with technical mastery, earning him praise from DJ Mag Italia, FAZE, and Mixmag Germany as one of the most exciting names shaping the future of techno.
Whether he’s dropping sets in Berlin’s Teufelsberg or collaborating with avant-garde designers like Demobaza, Maike Depas is more than an artist—he’s a movement. ‘Instead Of Drugs (VIP Mix)’ is his latest prescription: high-octane, chaotic, and completely addictive. Strap in.
