Miles Blackwood on SoundBetter

Independent producer, songwriter, composer, musician. Outsider pop with alternative sensibilities. Perform as Baze Blackwood; RILEMOB.

What makes your music unique? With my skills, I aim to accentuate, reinforce or even help you uncover that special sauce. Let's make some tunes—I can help with any aspect of production or do the whole shebang:

- Songwriting // production // composition
- Sound design // sampling // synthesis
- Horn sections // solo lines // arrangements
- Vocal mixing // toplines // chopping
- Guitar rhythm // leads // solos
- Bass // instrumentals // beats
- Mixing // mastering // creative FX

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

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3 Reviews

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by Matt Bishop
Verified (Client)
Another great experience mixing a song for Miles. Always has clear communication and the songwriting and production are great. Looking forward to doing more work together!
by Matt Bishop
Verified (Client)
It was an absolute pleasure mixing a song for Miles. He had clear communication throughout the process and the song turned out fantastic. Looking forward to doing more work together!
by Clans
Verified (Client)
Miles is easy to work with and a well versed musician / producer.
Looking forward to future sessions!

Interview with Miles Blackwood

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A podcast, releasing an EP and writing new songs for an entirely greenfield record.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Probably, but I haven't seen all the listings!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I'm very much in the box, but analog gear is cool when you can get it!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That we'll get this done together.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Meeting new upcoming musicians.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How did you get so handsome? Photoshop.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's a very active job—lots of sitting at computers.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How the client's music is supposed to make the listener feel.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: If you think your track needs some special sauce, but you don't know what, you need someone to work that out with you!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I'd probably be fine with just my guitar.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I worked with computers for a while (software), and before that I was a cook, but I've always had deep love and passion for music and have been playing in bands and recording in my bedroom since I was 16.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Eclectic.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Living? Brian Eno or Missy Elliot. Dead? David Bowie. Self-explanatory.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If something doesn't sound right, walk away from the computer for 30 minutes and come back with fresh ears.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I'm a fan of so many genres, it's hard to pigeonhole.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I'm a people person.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to think I'm pretty flexible. Work with me and find out!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It really depends on the project! Every artist is different, every project has specific needs.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I recently moved to a sweet garden-level place with
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm a big fan of Scoops Dardaris—and we've collaborated on more than a few records.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Anything that a client wants—we can get done.