Michael "SHMIKESSS" Veltman is a Cape Town–based cinematographer, DJ, live performer, and producer whose sophisticated sound creates immersive narratives. Drawing from themes of collective consciousness, his sound blends dub, melodic, atmospheric, and psychedelic textures with progressive house, minimal, and deep techno.

As co-founder of Tomorrow's Monday Records (@tmrwsmdy), one half of @thelostboysza duo and creative director and curator of @pandorafestival , SHMIKESSS is building a community that bridges Cape Town’s underground with a global network - hosting transformative events and fusing music with cinema, photography, and visual art.

His rapid rise has already seen releases on Berlin’s iconic Katermukke and its sister label MUKKE, alongside South African imprints Back To Funk and Imprint, as well as his own Tomorrow’s Monday. With a growing catalogue of unreleased tracks tested exclusively in his live sets, SHMIKESSS is gearing up for multiple EPs and an album on the horizon.

Known for boundary-pushing performances, SHMIKESSS weaves storytelling, deep emotional resonance, and unconventional methods into his sets - including his innovative use of mushrooms to trigger sound through wired biofeedback frequency. 

Bookings and collaborations: 
International: kb@sanctuarysessions.co (Katie)
South Africa: michaelsveltman@gmail.com

mail: artbatmusic@gmail.com

label: Upperground

This Never Happened is a record and event series created and curated by Lane 8.

Experience the moment. Don’t record it. This Never Happened.

The common thread that links everyone involved in Life and Death is something beyond just their specific talents. 

Founded in 2010 as an Italian record label and event brand, Manfredi Romano’s Life and Death curates soulful dance music with a post-rock aesthetic.

The rare feeling of a immediate mutual connection that bonds two people stronger than many years of friendship can.

Telling my stories and creating memories through the music I create and play for others.

HUNGOVER with JOHN SUMMIT out 15.12.2023

https://laylo.com/mathame_/RsSaE


Contact : Guillaume@h2049.com

MGMT: chrislorenzo@redlightmanagement.com
Worldwide Bookings:
ferry.rais@caa.com
julian.teixeira@caa.com

JARED STRIDER is following