Chris Maico Schmidt

Chris Maico Schmidt is a German electronic music producer from Bietigheim-Bissingen who began his career in 1966. He operates under the alias Mike Schmidt and founded Evosonic radio. Schmidt gained recognition as part of the groups Cybordelics and MikeroBenics before launching his solo career, with his first solo release appearing in May 2019. He has released 11 tracks across multiple labels including BluFin, Harthouse, AEYA Records, and Headfire International.

Schmidt's productions span techno, melodic house & techno, house, and electronica/downtempo territories. His techno work focuses on peak time and driving variations, while his house productions explore both traditional and melodic approaches. The German producer's sound demonstrates versatility across tempo ranges, from the deeper downtempo electronica pieces to high-energy peak time techno tracks. His releases on established labels like Harthouse alongside newer imprints such as AEYA Records show his ability to adapt his production style to different label aesthetics while maintaining his core sound identity.