Like Mike

About

As one half of the globally renowned duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Mike Thivaios - better known

as Like Mike - has forged a distinct identity as a solo artist in the electronic music world. While the

duo’s electrifying, mainstage-ready sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide, Mike’s solo work

embarks on a deeper sonic journey, shifting from high-energy festival anthems to the introspective

minimalism rooted in the melodic foundations of his early musical influences.

Like Mike’s artistic evolution is deeply shaped by his upbringing in Belgium during the 1990s, where the

underground scene was dominated by the harder styles of dance music and industrial techno. These

influences later merged with the groovy house, funk, electro and minimal techno he immersed himself in

during his time in Ibiza in the early 2000s, helping define his unique approach to production.

Through his solo work, Like Mike explores a wide range of sonic textures, weaving groovy rhythms, rolling

beats and intricate percussive elements into music that flows seamlessly between House, Indie, Afro

House, Progressive and Melodic Techno. From early career standouts like Memories, Rewind, Excited,

One Night and Back 2 U, to more recent gems such as Pulsating Energy, Unity, Awaking and

Right Into You with Claptone, Like Mike consistently pushes genre boundaries with uplifting, hypnotic

productions.

After closing out 2023 with the announcement of his new alias - HEREON - Like Mike entered 2024

with The Night, a collaboration with Adam Sellouk and Braev released on Nora En Pure’s Purified

Records, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of melodic techno. Singles like Under Your Spine

with Khainz and Elodie Gervaise, and Alive with Kol De Cord and Eli & Dani, paved the way for

HEREON’s self-titled debut album. Blending immersive sound design with haunting, progressive beats,

the album features collaborations with Martin Trevy, Silver Panda, Against All Ødds, Giuseppe

Ottaviani, Florentin and Grammy-winner Sam Martin.

Alongside the HEREON project, Like Mike continues to release music under his own name through

his label Green Room. In 2024, he delivered a series of standout singles, including Wala, What

Is Reality, Kashmir, Takdim, Around You and Avalon - the latter a collaboration with Ginchy

and Alessia Labate. These tracks highlight his ability to craft dynamic, forward-thinking music that

seamlessly balances minimalistic precision with emotionally rich soundscapes. Opening 2025 with Let It

Burn, a collaboration with Human Rias and Afnan Prince, Like Mike is poised for an even bigger year

with more releases on the horizon.

With an ever-expanding catalog spanning both Like Mike and HEREON, his work through Green Room,

and continued collaborations with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year

one that fuses introspection with innovation. As part of this evolution, Green Room will soon take on a

new dimension, launching exclusive events designed to bring fans even closer to the music. Stay tuned.