Merkäta

30/10/2023

on Saturday was a dream! Wanted to play for years and finally got to. Didn't get any vids but was an honour to be on this mad lineup courtesy of &

Thank you to the people that came down to my set!

16/10/2023

Been a bit quiet here after summer. Just been getting some upgrades...

You can catch me next at 28th Oct Halloween party, opening the top floor for and on the 3rd Nov for

Exciting few weeks ahead. New challenges embraced ✔️

07/10/2023

HOLY DAMN! HOW EXCITING!

The next event has finally landed! 4 weeks until our psychedelic fusion universe explodes in THE BIG BANG! This one's gonna be a viber and if you were at our launch you'll know it was a mad sellout & huge vibes! We've doubled the amount of artists for your delicious audio treats, and have many special tricks up our sleeve for an all immersive experience

I'll be playing a 1.5 HR unique mashup set that I've been curating. Expect the unexpected!

Cannot wait to show you what we've been working on!

Tickets at link in bio and over at Alchemy Audio

06/10/2023

Super excited to announce the launch of our second Alchemy Audio night

THE BIG BANG

Super proud of this lineup we've curated and can't wait to bring it to life. Link to tickets in description

07/09/2023

Happy to announce, my bootleg of Rushawn - Beautiful Day is OUT NOW on Exodus Records

Listen to it at link in comments! Have a great day

17/08/2023

Dear Boomtown... it's taken me a few days to get round to this and actually process what happened, but here we go

After many many years of attending you as a punter, it was beyond an honour to play 3 sets across the weekend. To be asked to play alongside and share the space for alongside & .violetskies at the New Era stage in Downtown village for was a dream. Also, for the first time ever, I played a full hour set of my own music, (released & unreleased) to a beautiful crowd, which felt like a serious milestone & achievement. Thank you to my best mate
For facilitating the most beautiful Sunday service and wellbeing workshop alongside my tunes for .movement

It's a moment I'll never forget which touched not just me, but everyone there.

A huge shout out to and all the
For having me rinse out the wobbly riddims on the golden bin on Saturday afternoon. This was a full silly send and the biggest of jokes. Hold tight the Saturday crew raving out at midday in the rain.

The last time I attended was 2019, and truth be told didn't know what to expect... But my god Boomtown have you stepped up the vibes, and production quality and the most incredible weekend was had. It felt great to reconnect and finally play the place that has been of so much inspiration to me throughout my life, and a huge reason for my music taste & direction.

Thank you for inspiring and affirming that my path is the right one.

Big ups for some great photos also

Thank you. Merkäta X

31/07/2023

Thank you to everyone that's streamed Brazilian Soul so far! Had a wicked response so big ups everyone! Link in comments

28/07/2023

OUT NOW!

The Knocks ft Sofi Tucker - Brazilian Soul (Merkäta Bootleg)

Follow link in bio for the track on SoundCloud with a free download.

It's been a journey, but at long last, I can finally give y'all this track I've been waiting to show you for 3 years 🙏👊🇧🇷

Any shares are hugely appreciated as this is an independent release, and would love to get it as far & wide as possible

A huge thank you to

Doug Wells - Trumpet
- Trombone
Chris Dreher - Bass
Tansy Greenlee - Piano

26/07/2023

NEW MUSIC THIS FRIDAY!

Watch this space

21/07/2023

I'm gassed to announce that after being a punter for over a decade, I've been booked to play 2 sets at Big Bada Boomtown on the Sunday, with the wonderful collective at !

Playing Boomtown has always been a dream of mine. My first set will be an exploration into some of the downtempo that I love & influences me, and for the second set in the evening, (and for first time ever), I have enough material to play my first EVER Merkäta only production set. 45 mins on Sunday in Downtown Village (new area) I'll get to showcase all the work I've put in over the last 3 years since starting this journey as a producer. What a place to do it for the first time.

I'm so honoured and grateful to get this opportunity and hope to see some of you beautiful people there to join the journey with me.

A bigups to the other performers in the collective too



violetskies


See you in the bowl!

Ps. Swipe right to see a wild Boomtown Meerkat in his natural habitat

27/06/2023

It's official. I'm going back into education 🧑‍🎓. In September I start my journey to become a Master of Wobbly Basslines X

28/05/2023

Just finished writing my favourite thing I've made yet. This one has really pushed the boundaries for me, and is one that I'm mega proud of.

Very excited to show you all. Have the best bank holiday Sunday!

05/05/2023

Today marks a year to the day since I moved back to Bristol, after nearly 5 years of living out the UK. Time absolutely flies. At one point I never thought I'd actually come home, but a year in... its clear I absolutely made the right decision.

It's been a whirlwind that came with it's fair share of difficulties, ups and downs, learning from mistakes and growing as a person... But now as a edge closer to 30, Im feeling the best version of myself I've ever been.

Serendipitously.... It's the first night of our event company . Setting this up with the best people has been such an enjoyable process, and I can't wait to watch this project grow into a community and a vibe to play and share the true underground fusion music I adore. It would be awesome to celebrate with as many of you as possible tonight! There's a few remaining tickets which you can grab on Headfirst.

I love you Bristol, you're definitely home. And thank you to all the old friends, new connections and wonderful souls in this city! I'm ready to deepen those roots and really make some 🔥 happen!

So much exciting stuff to share with you this year!

Merkäta

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25/04/2023

This weekend I'm going to play the Ecstatic Dub X Journey 2 the 1 retreat down in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

These guys have really adopted me since coming back to the UK and I'm delighted to play my first (downtempo) set for them. It's in a beautiful setting with some high grade wellness practices, and I'm looking forward to a well needed reset whilst also sharing some of my favourite music.

Give these guys a follow, as it won't be the last you hear of them, big things coming this summer & beyond!

Can't wait for this one

25/04/2023

This weekend I'm going to play the Ecstatic Dub X Journey 2 the 1 retreat down in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

These guys have really adopted me since coming back to the UK and I'm delighted to play my first (downtempo) set for them. It's in a beautiful setting with some high grade wellness practices, and I'm looking forward to a well needed reset whilst also sharing some of my favourite music.

Give these guys a follow, as it won't be the last you hear of them, big things coming this summer & beyond!

Can't wait for this one

17/04/2023

Alchemy Audio event on 5th May due to unforeseen circumstances has had to be moved to just passed the harbour. It's a wicked lil venue and we have an extra hour so we've invited Fractal Forest to join the shenanigans.

Early bird nearly sold out so get tickets while they last!

10/04/2023

Saw a few mates over the weekend, asked them what they thought of my new tune. Some of them liked it... Some of them not so much... But then some of them have no idea anyway 😉

The Psychedelic Experience - OUT NOW on all major streaming platforms, or at link in bio

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07/04/2023

It's bank holiday and the sun is out 🌞 and so is my new tune, The Psychedelic Experience - which is released now on

Stream at link in bio or all major streaming platforms

06/04/2023

That feeling you get when you and your mates just started running events, and your first release of the year is out tomorrow!

The Psychedelic Experience drops tomorrow on and I can't wait for you to hear this, as it's the closest I've come yet to the Psy dnb sound I've been trying to create.

Stay locked in to gobble this one into your ear drums and kick off your bank holiday weekend with a boom!

05/04/2023

It's with an immense amount of pride, excitement & anticipation, we finally get to bring to you what we've been working on for the last few months. Our new events & promotions company (please give a follow)

We have been working relentlessly behind the scenes getting this opening night all sorted for the 5th of May at ! With a fully immersive experience planned, we'd love you all to come along and celebrate our opening night with us! Expect to hear some wonderful music as we fuse together different styles, sounds, and cultures to celebrate the global influence of music and the arts. We’ll take you on a musical journey into a fantasy world as we move through genres like downtempo, psychedelic techno, and drum and bass. ⁠

This one's gonna be a big one!

Tickets at link in bio

07/03/2023

25th of March! Save the date!

Theres gonna be some gurt, gully riddims flyin out of St George.

Saturday night extravaganza with the boys from .travel

This ones gonna be a hoot!

05/03/2023

Happy 2 year bday xx

https://open.spotify.com/album/5CgLmgROxX6ErpJlJKwWDF?si=iNNaz1uiQw-2WKLwrqDoUQ

19/02/2023

Feeding the unconcious mind...

Happy Sunday everyone. I was lucky enough yesterday to come up and spend a bit of time on my dad's houseboat. We sailed along the Grand Union canal in the midlands. It was a day of all new experiences, and I then experienced something very beautiful.

In the evening I took out my laptop and opened a tune that I've found a bit difficult to understand, that I've been working on for a while. With the new experiences of the day, my subconcious had been fed. Once I sat down I hit a beautiful wave of creative flow that I haven't been able to access for a while. Im super happy with the outcome and can't wait to show you.

Quite often I get the feeling that I 'should' be doing something, creating, or working on my projects... Especially in the fast paced world we live in. This is proof that taking time for yourself, relaxing and enjoying something new is not time wasted. It's nice to slow down, reflect, then come back with vigour!

Big love everyone. Happy Sunday!

18/02/2023

Showing dad the bangers on Saturday night on a windy boat. Getting him into psychedelic dnb one tune at a time

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27/01/2023

Good morning Facebook. Do I have any friends on here that either plays, or know someone who plays, Digeridoo?

I'm cooking up a saucy number but didge is what's missing and I cant circular breathe to save my life.

Hit me up if you can help 😁

Thanks!

21/01/2023

This beautiful visual artist lost his whole life in a fire of his home. Truly devastating and decades of work. Please share and donate if possible. Heartbreaking 💔

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19/01/2023

Winter a bit cold and miserable? Book me for some saucy basslines to spice up your party. Currently taking 2023 bookings for venues & festivals

[email protected]

Or dm for a nice chat

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06/01/2023

Going into 2023 like...

31/12/2022

What better way to wrap up 2022 than back in the ole gaff in the french alps, playing some hooning basslines. Lets see 2023 in in style!

Starting from 22.30

2022 was a year of transitions and new experiences. Its fair share of highs & lows and im excited to welcome a new year of stories with open arms.

Big up to everyone who made this year what it was! Heres to stepping up next year

Merkäta out xx

18/12/2022

One of the maddest sets ive ever sern, on the best soundsystem in the world

🔴🎵 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeAstrixCameras or words cannot really describe the depth of emotions and positive energy that was my Boom Festival 2022...

13/12/2022

Love the use of live percussion and theremin in this. Mezerg you are a badboi.

That tight skin on those drums makes me wibble

13/12/2022

Thankyou to everyone that has streamed & downloaded Mr Fitz & mine's Genie In A Bottle remix so far! Big ups yourselves

08/12/2022

Live with

07/12/2022

This friday, got a special xmas present for ya!

Me and m'boy teamed up a few weeks ago and came up with a saucy lil' something to warm your loins this winter! have been kind enough to put it out for us as a free download, and you'll be able to grab it, abd hear it this Friday, in time for the weekend!

A bit different from my usual stuff, but a fun lil project! Lookin' forward to hearing what you think!

25/11/2022

Happy Friday, I hope everyone's had a bangin' day and is stoooked for the weekend!

Ok so this one is HUGE for me! I'm supporting none other than at for Forte Limitz night on the 22nd of December. It's a tantalising night of Psy-dub, Psy-dnb, hip hop, breaks and all kinds of goodness and one I absolutely can't wait for.

Main room 12.15 - 01.15 🤩

Its my first time playing Basement 45 and im sure to have a crate full of dubs to twiggle yer loins and bend your craniums.

Tickets out now on Headfirst

12/11/2022

I have the pleasure of playing down at in down in south London, Deptford. Played here last year on tour and loved it. Getting really experimental, deep & worldy with this one. Can't wait!

05/11/2022

https://soundcloud.com/merkata/rtrn-ii-bristol

RTN II BRISTOL MIX is OUT NOW.on Soundcloud! Please like and follow, any reposts appreciated!

RTRN II BRISTOL - The latest mix from Merkäta brings the heat. A good indicator of what a live set up will look like! DISCLAIMER - This is not just music from Bristol, this is just a compilation of m

04/11/2022

So, it's been a hot minute since I released anything! I think it's about time ey!?

Been in the UK six months now and tomorrow I drop my 'RTRN II BRISTOL' mix on Soundcloud! 55 mins of absolute heaters with some crackin' MCs and guests on it too!

Cannot wait to show you this. Stay locked in for tomorrow!