The Hacker is the stage name of Michel Amato, a French electronic music producer and DJ from Grenoble, active since 1989. He is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of electroclash - a genre that fused technoid rhythms with synth-pop and punk irony at the turn of the millennium. His collaboration with Miss Kittin, above all their 2001 debut 'First Album', brought him international recognition and sold hundreds of thousands of records worldwide. As a solo artist he has continued releasing on labels such as Dark Entries and his own GoodLife/Zone imprint, spanning techno, EBM and electro.
The Hacker released 'We Come Alive' in collaboration with Rein, a release spanning industrial, techno, electro and EBM.
The Hacker and Endrik Schroeder released the collaborative EP 'Puissance 4 / The Voyagers' in December 2025.
The Hacker released the single 'Pure Energy' in 2025, continuing his focus on analog-driven techno and electro.
The Hacker released the 'No Señor' EP in 2024.
The Hacker released the 'Red Team' EP in 2023, maintaining his focus on analog-driven techno and electro.
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Late-night dance event in Cologne featuring international electronic artists and performers including ALFALFA, The Hacker, and others.
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Daytime electronic music event in Stuttgart featuring The Hacker, Raphael Dincsoy, and Sibel at Fridas Pier.
A club night at Sparta Schwimmclub in Frankfurt celebrating 20 years of KarotteS KITCHEN, with sets from The Hacker, Karotte, Luzie, and Frau Laura.
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A sprawling birthday club night at Kater in Berlin, with over 50 DJs and artists on the bill - including Armen Miran, The Hacker and Cassy - plus a Sunday open air.
