INTERVIEW: New Music from Mikey La Luna

Coming from the wild, myth-soaked mountains of the Caucasus, Mikey La Luna is an artist who dances at the edge of tradition and transformation. With a background in Georgian ballet, his earliest expressions were forged in movement; rigorous, passionate and charged with soul. But his creative path led him to explore a genre-blurring, spiritually charged musical identity that’s as much about spirituality as it is about euphoric dance music.

Before he became Mikey La Luna, he was known on stage as Tash Tash, a high-voltage performer reimagining traditional Georgian folk through a bold electronic lens. His shows pulsed with life, remixing ancestral energy into something celebratory and new, a kind of cultural exorcism set to a beat. But even as he rode that momentum, a deeper magnetism began to call, resulting in a shift from spectacle to something more sacred.

Drawn to the healing vibrations of electronic music and the communal release of ritualistic dance, Mikey immersed himself in the world of shamanic ceremony and modern rave culture. From dusty desert gatherings to full-moon sonic rites, he began to see music as more as a medicine, a spiritual technology, a vessel of transformation. Teaching himself production from scratch, he began sculpting sound from a profoundly personal place, blending tribal rhythms, deep house grooves, sacred chants and Middle Eastern instrumentation into something entirely his own.

His debut EP Embrace the Light is a thrilling initiation into that sonic universe across five immersive tracks, presenting a ceremonial experience disguised as club music. This is music for sunrise sets and inner journeys alike, a space where basslines and mantras meet in ecstatic embrace. Bringing us the perfect taste of his sound, he shares his single titled “Ho’oponopono,” lifted from the EP. Named after the Hawaiian mantra for forgiveness and healing, it takes a phrase often murmured in quiet meditation and launches it into a blazing, percussive firestorm.

Mediterranean string flourishes and electric guitar riffs pulse throughout, as if ancient wisdom were being reborn through the body of a dancer on a moonlit dance floor. Jumping straight in with a punching beat, the crisp strike of the percussion and flutter of synth texture is met with the spacey tones of hushed vocal elements as the hypnotic rhythm is dashed with alluring vocalisations and flickering strings. With flashes of hazy electric guitar, the track flows with mesmeric layers of instrumentation propelled by the ever-present groove of the beat, delivering a spectacular trance-inflected dance music experience unlike any other.

Captured in immersive sound design and progressing with shifting vocal fragments, “Ho’oponopono” offers a stunning showcase of Mikey La Luna’s fiercely original and thoroughly engaging sonic vision. Having made his emphatic entrance as a thrilling new artist, Mikey La Luna is set to dazzle listeners around the world with a musical output that’s memorable, energising and meaningful all at once.

We caught up with Mikey La Luna to find out more about his musical journey so far, his new single “Ho’oponopono” and what he’s got lined up for the future. Check out our interview with Mikey La Luna below.

Which artists do you draw most inspiration from?

I listen to so many different styles of music, and I try to absorb something from every person I hear—whether they’re singing, playing, or DJing.
But if I had to name my top three inspirations:
1. Giorgio Moroder—the father of disco. In my opinion, one of the most influential musicians in history.
2. Oscar and the Wolf—about five years ago, his music opened my eyes to the idea that real music needs to carry a dimension of pain. He also introduced me to the world of clubbing and modern electronica—when I was already close to 40.
3. And I just can’t not mention the god of music—the one who was the light, the darkness, the triumph, and the greatest tragedy of them all: the one and only Elvis Aaron Presley. His raw talent, bravery, and innocence made him larger than life.

How else do you find inspiration for your music?

There are two things that truly inspire me.
First—being at a really good party. And for me, that means music that stays under 126 BPM. Anything faster than that… I’m sorry, I just can’t handle it anymore. That’s my limit.
But here’s the funny part: when the vibe is right—the sound, the people, the energy—I usually find myself stepping aside, sitting down somewhere, and drifting into this meditative state. I can’t even explain how or why. Instead of dancing, I end up absorbing the music deeply, almost like I’m somewhere else entirely.
And then it flips: when I’m in sacred singing circles—where the music is slow, soft, and everyone’s sitting in meditation—I’m the one who starts to move. I can’t help it.
So yeah… I guess I meditate in techno parties, and I dance in meditation circles.

What’s been your highlight for the year so far?

Honestly—and I hope this doesn’t sound too cheesy—being interviewed by Plastic Magazine is definitely one of the highlights.
The other big one is having the courage to finally release my project independently.
Now comes the hard part—the part I’ve never really enjoyed: the art of marketing.
So… wish me luck with that.

What do you love about the Tbilisi music scene?

Georgia is simply heaven on every level—and Tbilisi especially. The people, the food, the culture, the clubs… but above all, the music and the folklore.
There’s something in the DNA here—everyone sings, everyone moves, it’s just part of who they are.
It’s impossible to walk through a park or sit in a restaurant without hearing live singers performing traditional songs, with so much love, passion, and pride.
It’s the mother of everything: a living example of authenticity and of preserving culture for generations to come.

If you could share what’s coming next—what can we expect from you in the future?

I feel grateful for the chance to move between light and shadow, and to spread a message of light and belief—a kind of belief that isn’t tied to any religion, but to believing in yourself, in being good to one another, in the simple idea that we can all shine brighter. That’s really the heart of everything I do.

Looking ahead, there’s definitely more music on the way—both live recordings and new tracks that dive even deeper into this blend of tribal techno, healing mantras, and melodic sounds. There will also be collaborations with like-minded artists and intimate shows that bring this vision to life.

What would you like listeners to feel when they hear your music?

Honestly? I’m still at the stage where I’m just asking people to listen. I believe in what I’m creating, and I’m proud of the music and the message behind it—but I’m also right at the beginning, putting it out there and hoping it reaches the right hearts and ears.

Of course, I’d love for people to feel something real—hope, connection, maybe a spark of light in the dark. But right now, I’m just somewhere between big dreams, small wins, and the simple hope that someone, somewhere, presses play and feels something.

Who are some of the artists that have influenced you the most?

First, Danielle Dvash—she opened me to the world of sacred songs and mantras, and showed me that words can spread light instead of victimhood or suffering. That was a real turning point for me.

Then there’s Acid Pauli—I love how he blends electronic music with something raw, tribal, and deeply human.

And Roderic, who brings this organic, melodic sound that feels alive and timeless at the same time. He inspires me to keep things authentic and soulful within electronic music.

What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

I used to be a singer at wild party nights—bars, celebrations, weddings—singing high-energy music inspired by Middle Eastern and Georgian styles. It was all about joy, noise, chaos, and masculine energy—the louder and crazier, the better.

Then electronic music came into my life and slowly brought something I didn’t even realize was missing: a kind of feminine elegance. A softer energy that allowed space for stillness, grace, and something almost motherly—unconditional love. It helped me find a new balance, both musically and personally.

If you could give one piece of advice to emerging artists, what would it be?

I’m 45 years old, and I put aside a musical project, a stage persona, and a whole career that I carried for 15 years—just so I could reinvent myself completely and start from scratch.

So my advice is: it’s never too late.
It’s never too late to begin again, to dream differently, to step into who you really are—no matter how long it takes to find that voice.

Tell us about your debut release and what did you want to get from this release?

I’ve just dropped my debut EP, Embrace the Light, and I’m buzzing! The goal was simple: crack open a portal between the club and the ceremony. I wanted the music to feel like stepping into a modern ritual—equal parts sweat, chant, and cosmic hug. Now that it’s out, all I crave is to leave the studio, hit the stage, and share that energy face-to-face.

How did you find making your new single “Ho‘oponopono”?

Ho‘oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian mantra at its core, but it first reached me through its eight-word English version. Those few words told an entire story—past, present, future—and schooled me in saying more with less. After two years of soaking up chant circles, I stepped into the studio, plugged in an electric guitar—then piled on a dirty bass and a cheeky, punchy kick. That sparks-and-grit combo launched the whole project and birthed its most rebellious track.

What’s the main thing you want people to get out of listening to your music?

I hope they feel something real—something that moves their body, touches their heart, or opens their mind. Whether it’s healing, freedom, joy, or just the urge to dance barefoot under the stars… if it lights them up in any way, I’ve done my job.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?

I’m literally everywhere—Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, YouTube… you name it. So whatever app speaks to your heart (or your thumb), I’m there, and I’d love for you to follow along.

Who would be three artists to headline your dream festival, and where would it be?

Picking only three feels like asking a kid at the entrance of a candy store to choose a single aisle—or just one sweet. I’ve got respect (and cravings) for so many flavours, and my real hope is simply to feast on as many treats as possible myself—and let my own music roam the world handing out candy along the way.

Listen to Ho’oponopono below