Today we’d like to introduce you to Miles Elliot.
Hi Miles, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m a lifelong DJ who got my start on the East Coast, spinning clubs, parties, and events across Connecticut, where I’m originally from. That passion eventually brought me to New York City, where I leveled up my craft in the heart of the nightlife scene.
Even though DJing was always my foundation, I had a deeper dream of becoming a true musician. I picked up the bass and started teaching myself how to play. Around 2017, I saw a video of Steve Lacy making beats on his phone using GarageBand and an iRig. That moment lit a spark. I bought an iRig, plugged in my bass, and started exploring beatmaking.
Around the same time, I reconnected with a childhood friend, Kyle Young, who had been producing music for years. He introduced me to Logic Pro—similar to GarageBand, but way more powerful—and from that moment on, I was hooked.
Since then, I’ve released two solo projects and continue to produce beats for other artists. But I always introduce myself as a DJ first. It’s where I started, and it’s the reason I hear music the way I do.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road started off bumpy. In 2017, I had just gone through a devastating breakup that left me emotionally drained and uncertain of my direction. I didn’t know what would pull me out of that darkness—until I turned to music. In that low point, music became my lifeline. It was the only thing that brought me peace. As Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” And it was true. When I was creating, I didn’t feel the weight of heartbreak or self-doubt. I could pour whatever I was feeling—grief, frustration, hope—into the music.
But the challenges didn’t stop there. Like any artist, I faced the internal battle of self-doubt. Is my music any good? Will people like it? I’ve never been someone who places much value on other people’s opinions, but sharing something you’ve made from the heart is different. It’s vulnerable. And when something so personal doesn’t get the reaction you hoped for, it can hurt.
Eventually, I realized I had to let go of the outcome. I had to stop creating for approval and start creating for myself—for the love of sound, for the joy of the process, and for the peace it gave me. I focused on making the kind of music I wanted to hear. That shift changed everything.
Sometimes the biggest challenge isn’t the industry, the audience, or the odds—it’s ourselves. As Jean-Michel Basquiat once said, “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.” That quote lives with me. I’ve had to fight through my own doubts, redefine my purpose, and trust that my voice has value—even when no one else is listening.
The journey hasn’t been easy, but every obstacle has taught me something deeper about myself and my art. And that’s what keeps me going.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My business card says Artist / DJ / Producer—that’s the order I see myself in. Above all, I’m an artist. I live to create. Whether that’s a song, a playlist, a bassline, a story, or a vibe, it’s all art to me. I create to connect, to process, and to express.
As a DJ, my approach is right in the name—I’m telling a story through music and taking the audience on a journey. I like to mix thematically, pairing songs with similar subject matter or emotion, so there’s always intention behind the transitions. I want people to feel something, whether I’m DJing, producing a track, or curating a playlist.
I’m heavily inspired by movies. I’m always asking myself, if this song were in a film, what scene would it be in? That mindset has shaped my style. Everything I do is cinematic. I’m not just playing music—I’m painting pictures with sound.
As a bass player, I’m all about the groove. That rhythm is what anchors everything I do musically. But I think what I’m best known for is blending genres and making it all work. I’m eclectic by nature and I can create something for everyone—whether it’s hip-hop, funk, soul, jazz, house, or something in between. I’m proud of being a musical chameleon.
What sets me apart is that everything I do is rooted in feeling and storytelling. It’s not just about the beat or the drop—it’s about the journey.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
Even though I’m East Coast born and raised, LA has always felt more like home to me than anywhere else in the world. There’s something about the energy, the creativity, the weather, the grind—it just fits me. “To live and die in LA, it’s the place to be.” That line has always hit home for me.
At the end of the day, I’m just grateful to be able to do what I love and connect with people through music.
Contact Info:
- Website: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/themileselliot
- Facebook: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41Ng6p4gb3aNQaOvHJEiw2?si=1c9f74ad5e424e11&pt=c49179eb1b3fae188b2a0a72276ff511
