A Forest and Darkpsy DJ/Producer from a Galaxy so beyond infinity not even Buzz Lightyear could find it, crash landed in Cape Town, South Africa many moons ago and has been there ever since, infecting the humans with his otherworldly outdoor sounds. 

After traveling light through the cosmos, he found himself in the Milky-Way galaxy on the third rock from the sun, engaging in the psychedelic culture. The longer he spent with the psychonauts on the planet, the stronger his urge to bring Alien elements from home and combine them with the organic mass that is Earth grew.

Starting to mix Forest and Darkpsy in 2017, the extra-terrestrial project of Lysergic Babble began to feed a foresty frequency into the ears of the Earth humans.

Towards the end of 2018 he began playing around with Alien communication devices in order to spread messages across the cosmos with his own unique flavour and is quickly pushing to get the "Forest" sound behind his composition.

With the unpredictable basslines, twisted, organic sound effects and atmospheric whispers which his style holds, he is sure to keep you intrigued and leave psychedelic soundscapes oozing through your psyche.

Sit back, Relax and Tune In to the Deep Textures of the Lysergic Babble.  


Labels:
{OuterSource Records} 
{Rules of Nature Records} 
{Phlegethon Records} 

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

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My music in a nutshell? Feel good melancholy imbued melody. When your ears have tired of candy coloured formulaic hand bag; try my remedies - sure to get you feeling deep again. If I'd have to describe my style, I would say: imagine the audio track behind an early morning space shuttle manoeuvring outside a space station nestled on the outer rings of Saturn as the morning sun bursts into view. Part sci-fi, part emotional, very melodic and full of wonder. Oh yes, and I drop the odd indie mix too.

Circoloco Records \ Defected \ Nervous \ Cuttin' Headz \ MOTRAXX \ DOGGHAÜZ 

Rising up out of Brazil’s hotbed of formidable talent, Mochakk (AKA Pedro Maia) embodies a level of passion and drive that has placed him in a league of his own. His insatiable hunger for knowledge means he has a broad palette to draw from, channelling his deep well of influences into his vibrant creative output. As anyone who has witnessed him in action will attest, Pedro wears his heart on his sleeve, often expressing his honest love for music in an endearingly physical manner. His skills as a selector have led to bookings at globally renowned clubs, including a residency at the iconic DC-10, while his productions encapsulate his diverse sonic identity. A natural born entertainer, who regularly devours music, history and cultural information by the truckload, Mochakk is a unique artist whose energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

Mochakk’s achievements in 2023 alone demonstrate how influential and respected he has become, with his online fanbase growing to over 3.5 million followers across his socials. He sold out a 5,000-capacity show for leading broadcaster Cercle at the Plaza de España in Seville (the set has almost 4 million views), played over 160 shows in 29 countries, and joined the family at DC-10 as a resident. On that note, Mochakk also released the huge single ‘Jealous’ with Circoloco Records, alongside his killer remixes of Groove Armada’s ‘Superstylin’’ and Diplo’s ‘Express Yourself’. 2023 also saw the launch of his Tricks And Tracks event series, merging his love of skateboarding with electronic music for a unique party. Elsewhere, his Mochakk Calling events have sold out at every worldwide location so far. At the end of 2023 he was named by both Amazon Music and Spotify Mint as Artist to Watch in 2024, wrapping up a hugely successful 2023 with the promise of an even bigger year ahead...

@dogghauzrecords

Management: 
Adam Richman: Adam@medium-rare.com
Joe Silberzweig: Joe@medium-rare.com

Bookings - North America + ROW: 
Sam Hunt: shunt@teamwass.com 
Cody Chapman: cchapman@teamwass.com

Bookings - Europe:
Michael Weicker: michael.weicker@artistalife.com

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