“Clubs are dying, but I don’t think music scenes will die”: Mr. Mitch (aka DJ Cuddles) interview [Video]

Miles Mitchell, aka Mr. Mitch first emerged from the London instrumental grime scene that surrounded Boxed, the clubnight Mitchell co-founded, along with its associated record label, Gobstopper.

Following an early career that saw him making beats for the likes of Skepta, Mitchell signed to esteemed underground label Planet Mu and began developing a sound that was as much rooted in ambient electronics, R&B and experimental techno as it was grime or hip-hop.

His new album, The Lost Boy, was released earlier this month, and sees Mitchell further exploring the weightless, atmospheric side of his sound, layering melodic synths across sparse, bass-heavy beats and sci-fi atmospheres.

We sat down with Mitchell in London to discuss his musical history, the album’s creation and why removing ideas is a vital part of his creative process.

Mr. Mitch – The Lost Boy is out now via Gobstopper Records
https://mrmitchmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-lost-boy

Special thanks to The Qube for hosting this session. Find out more about their London studio spaces: https://theqube.com/

In this video:
00:03 – Producing minimal music
01:31 – How did you get started in music production?
03:05 – Why return to Mr. Mitch?
07:34 – Producing the new album
08:40 – The challenges of being a DJ and producer
10:08 – How do you decide when an album is finished?
10:57 – Is it harder for scenes to develop post-pandemic?
12:45 – Production advice