In the interplay of light and shadow, consciousness and creation, you find yourself both witness and participant, entwined in the grand tapestry of existence—a world where the boundaries between the real and the unreal dissolve, and the nature of reality itself remains tantalizingly elusive.

The Frequency

SHMIKESSS is a Cape Town based cinematographer, DJ, live performer and producer that has always been drawn to the immersive narrative of the audio visual experience. It shows in his music taste - guiding listeners through a profound journey of soundscapes. Inspired by a deeper psychological narrative of collective consciousness, he aims to create sounds (and imagery) that celebrate the magnificence of life in all its forms. SHMIKESSS' sound is a dynamic fusion of groovy, racey, bouncy beats and rolling bass lines, shifting effortlessly between ethereal moments and bursts of pure, high-energy euphoria. As well as his individual act, he also performs as one half of @thelostboysza duo.

In a short time, SHMIKESSS has seen rapid evolution and growth in his productions,  first releasing on legendary Berlin label - Katermukke and its sister label MUKKE, then with releases on South African labels Back To Funk and Imprint. He's since co-launched Tomorrow's Monday Records (@tmrwsmdy), fostering community among Cape Town's growing scene and bridging it with a global network. SHMIKESSS is patiently honing his sound, new productions and live sets while looking to align with the right labels. His distinct sound and contagious energy has quickly launched him as a DJ, artist and events co-ordinator around many festivals in South Africa, as well as abroad in Hawaii and Germany.

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

The deep bass beats the ground
waves of sound
whirl around 
I sense it underneath my skin
traveling to places I cannot pin 
breathing down my spine
I sense the great divine
transmitting through my feet
I bask in eargasm sweet 
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Wet in sweat 
we dance till we die
pushing the limits to a final high


Raver since like forever, a selective one, and always on a natural high. New to this thing called dj'ing...that is: getting behind the decks. 

Good music is good music, I am not into genre-fascism. But. I like it both sweet and raw, hard and soft, not into too many extremes no matter what direction. I am from the cold north and very influenced by the weather and light/darkness changes. 

Happy house and afro house in happy sunny summer
Deep dub, house and melodic spacy techno in the starry cold winter
In between always: melodies and electronica and indie. And ethnic.