DJ Mish’Chief, (aka Marishka), spent her childhood growing up in South Africa, Europe and South America before arriving in Australia – from an early age music was always her constant providing a universal language that transcended culture and continents.
Early influences included Punk, Hard Rock, Gospel, Soul and what used to be considered alternative – bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Violent Femmes and other ‘ early indie’ sounds. First exposed to (and immediately falling in love with) the energy and drive of ‘dance music’ in the late 80’s, she was passionate about exploring the emerging genre.
It wasn’t until some 20 years later in Melbourne 2000 that a short course in ‘beat mixing’ introduced her to the other side of the DJ booth and the thrill of (attempting) to beat mix vinyl. It was the beginning of her current addiction – TUNES and the endless creativity offered from “mixing”.

Like most fledgling DJ’s she begged/borrowed time on mates decks until finally in 2002 she got her own. Committed to ‘quality, well-produced ’ music she refused to comply with the mass view of “hot-now” commercially acceptable” sounds and forged a DJ path with music styles she was passionate about. Hunting for gigs and opportunities to play where people loved the music; not the scene, she built a slow but steady following gaining respect in the Industry for her commitment to creating a distinctive ‘sound’.

The hard work paid off! Today she is regularly listed with some of Melbourne’s finest events including Rainbow Serpent, Sunny, Earthcore and numerous club nights and promoter parties as well as hosting her own event..
Known for her energy, dynamic sets, an ability to connect with a crowd and get a room jumping, her sets span a wide range of styles. She’s no genre snob selecting from diverse sounds to create unique and engaging sets. She’s versatile and not afraid to mix things up with anything from Techno, Progressive, Jacking House, Hard Disco, Electro-Rock, Minimal and funked up breaks/hip hop featuring in her sets.
“I believe there is quality in all styles and genres, it’s the DJ’s responsibility to combine the right ingredients at any given gig to capture the imagination of the place, to create the sound and the energy that’s going to get punters smashing it on the dance floor” said Mish’Chief.

Mish’Chief is no “good girl’ – her trademark style is tough grinding mechanical baselines combined with playful rhythms and samples, its bounce with a menacing attitude. “ It’s music that makes you move, it sexy in a ‘dirty’ way, it can make you pull ‘those’ faces, punch air and it will definitely make you sweat” she said. This is not for “light-weights” who might like their sounds more “pop” than “punch”.

Mish’Chief is crazy about the music, if she’s not spinning deadly tracks in the booth you’ll probably find her front and centre on the dance floor. Her passion and taste are reflected in her enthusiasm to create dynamic sets. She’s a tidy mixer who has spent time honing the technical skills of her craft. Her attention to detail, programming and composition, smooth mixes, effects and interesting samples allow her to deliver originality that keeps each set fresh and the dance floor engaged.
Now turning her interest to production Mish’Chief is excited about the possibilities and the journey ahead.

Previous Players: Mixed Messages, Red Bus, Bimbos, Unstable Sounds, Technoir, Sunny, Interview, Genesis, Earthdance, Purr vents, Lectroland, Vanity Fair, Unify, Hyrda, Liquid, Collission, Earthcore, Rainbow Serpent, Instinct, Spunk, Tickled Pink and numerous parties and club gigs.
FIND ME FOR MORE TUNES AND DETS: www.instinctpeople.com or http://soundcloud.com/mishchief