Who Is Squale?


DJ Squale, aka Matthew DePasquale, was born in St. Petersburg, FL in December of 1981. A fun-loving kid and class clown, he was always okay being the center of attention. In high school, his unique style earned him the nickname "Squale" — a shortened version of his last name...

Always a fan of EDM, his early club nights were spent crate-digging for the DJ. In 2016, while without a driver’s license, he ordered a Pioneer DDJ-SX2 and started DJing...

Lights Out: A Music & Art Exhibition was a celebration of creativity without commercialism...

The success booked him his second gig when the owner of Butt Hurt Records invited him to DJ their campout, Wonderland — now a legendary PA underground community staple...

He co-hosted fundraisers, weekend campouts, house parties, and shows across Baltimore, D.C., and beyond. COVID paused the scene, but not forever...

After the pandemic, Squale and the amazing Mrs. Squale headed west — eventually calling Phoenix home...

Today, DJ Squale lives for building and uplifting community through music. His goal? To bring people together, share the vibes, and lift the frequency...

Catch you at an event near you very soon!
One Life. One Love. One World. 2gether!!!
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