59. Myles Mumford: The Art of Recording, Creative Spaces, and Making Music That Matters

This week, I’m joined by Myles Mumford — a producer, engineer, composer, and musician who has been shaping the Melbourne music scene for over two decades. Myles has been making music and records since the late '90s, starting with trombone and composition before moving to Melbourne in 2002 to study at the VCA, where he later ran the recording studio. Since then, he has built an incredible career spanning record production, film sound, theatre sound design, location recording, concert production, and more.

Myles is known for his musical and collaborative approach to recording, creating a sense of space and presence that has made his work stand out. His productions have earned critical acclaim, including ARIA nominations, Bell Awards, Music Victoria Awards, a Green Room Award, and APRA awards. In 2014, he founded Rolling Stock Recording Rooms in Collingwood, which has become a hub for artists across genres, fostering community-driven music-making in Melbourne’s vibrant music scene.

Beyond the studio, Myles has worked internationally, spending a year in Swaziland through Australian Volunteers International, producing radio shows, building a recording studio, and helping develop local artists and content that dominated the Swazi Top 20 for over a year.

In this episode, we explore his journey through music, the philosophy behind making records, the balance of art and commerce in the music industry, and the importance of creative spaces like Rolling Stock. We also talk about his work as a composer, his thoughts on gatekeeping in the music industry, and his passion for making good music, regardless of genre.

This was an inspiring and deep conversation—don’t miss it!