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Michael Mortlock

AKA MORTLOCK / CACTUS FACE
Michael Mortlock - Cactus Face
Australian born, Germany based musician Michael Mortlock has been composing music since he was a teenager in his makeshift bedroom studio. In 2008 his demos were discovered by Ministry of Sounds' very own Mark Dynamix, who signed him to his independent label Long Distance Recordings where he released his debut EP, a blend of Techno and House music.

Heavily influenced by the European electronic music scene, he relocated from Sydney to Berlin in 2010 were he continued to experiment with his favourite styles of music.

After many years of self-growth, transformation and experimentation, Mortlock's style of composition has changed along with him. He is currently developing several new EP's as well as his debut album of multi-genre inspired electronic music, incorporating his love of piano and film soundtracks with electronic soundscapes.

In 2024, Mortlock introduced his new project, Cactus Face. This was
dreamt up after years of absorbing his many influences and dreams coupled with a strong desire to bring them to light. Inspired by multi-genre-mashing producers including Bonobo, Flying Lotus and DJ Shadow to name a few, Cactus Face blends downtempo, trip-hop beats with a hazy, cinematic flair. The first single, "Those Hot Summer Nights", is just the entrée. Coming soon – the main course and maybe even some dessert.

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Latest News

02/05/2025 Cactus Face "Holy Funk"
02/05/2025 Cactus Face "Holy Funk"
21/03/2025 Cactus Face "Here Comes The Daylight"
31/01/2025 new EP Mortlock "Waterproof"
31/01/2025 new EP Mortlock "Waterproof"
13/12/2024 Cactus Face new single "Sow Me Love"
25/10/2024 Cactus Face releases new single "Osaka Red Sun"
25/10/2024 Cactus Face releases new single "Osaka Red Sun"
06/09/2024 Cactus Face releases new single "Blue Velvet"
06/09/2024 Cactus Face releases new single "Blue Velvet"
28/06/2024
New single from Cactus Face "Monkey Ninja"
28/06/2024 New single from Cactus Face "Monkey Ninja"
24.05.2024
CACTUS FACE releases his second single ‘DARWINISM’
24.05.2024 CACTUS FACE releases his second single ‘DARWINISM’
06/04/24
Introducing Cactus Face!
06/04/24 Introducing Cactus Face!
08/03/2024
new single: Mortlock 'Traces'
08/03/2024 new single: Mortlock 'Traces'
10/11/2023
Mortlock releases new single “MARMARA”
10/11/2023 Mortlock releases new single “MARMARA”
06/10/2023
new single: Mortlock "The Way You Go"
06/10/2023 new single: Mortlock "The Way You Go"
18/03/2022
New single: Mortlock 'HALD MY HAND' feat. Parker
18/03/2022 New single: Mortlock 'HALD MY HAND' feat. Parker
25/02/22
new single: Mortlock "Everydaze"
25/02/22 new single: Mortlock "Everydaze"
29/10/2021
New single: Mortlock 'ERICEIRA'
29/10/2021 New single: Mortlock 'ERICEIRA'
14/05/21
new sinlge: Mortlock "Summer Storm"
14/05/21 new sinlge: Mortlock "Summer Storm"

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