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🎧 As heard on: BBC Radio 6 Music · BBC Introducing  · BBC Radio Wales (Huw Stephens, Bethan Elfyn, Adam Walton)

About

I work with independent artists and labels on singles, EPs and albums from my studio in Wales.

 

Over the past 20+ years I’ve been making records from both sides of the studio — as an engineer, and as co-founder of independent label Death Monkey Records, releasing music and promoting artists in the Welsh underground scene since 2010. Along the way, my work has received support from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Huw Stephens, with projects recognised by the Welsh Music Prize.

 

If you’re working on a record and think I might be the right person to mix it, get in touch.

Press / Reviews

Ellis Mason

“Dave really helped bring my vision to life.

“Dave really helped bring my vision to life. As a solo artist, having someone to bounce ideas off has been invaluable — and I genuinely enjoyed every part of the process!”

Ellis Mason Artist

”He sharpened the claws, adding punch and clarity without losing an ounce of that raw, indie spirit.”

Credit where it’s due: the mix by Dave Mlison (Death Monkey Records) nails it. He didn’t sanitize the sweat captured at Narberth’s Studio 49 with Nick Swannell. Instead, he sharpened the claws – adding punch and clarity without losing an ounce of that raw, indie spirit. “Flow” breathes. It swells, recedes, and hits with dynamics most bands dream of. It sounds massive, open, and straight from the chest.”He sharpened the claws, adding punch and clarity without losing an ounce of that raw, indie spirit.”

Buzzy Band @Buzzy Band Magazine
Dan Jordan

“You get a unique sound that still feels true to the artist.”

Dave approaches projects from a musician’s perspective and takes time to understand how each artist plays their songs. Combine that with years perfecting his skills behind the desk, and you get a unique sound that still feels true to the artist. His attention to detail elevates the final product in subtle but powerful ways. Across all the bands I’ve recorded with him, Dave’s versatility stands out — his catalogue speaks for itself.

Dan Jordan @Dan Jordan & The Warbirds

"Producer Dave Milsom’s touch is evident"

Producer Dave Milsom’s touch is evident, the sound breathes. There’s air around the instruments, tension in the silence. It doesn’t try to be an anthem, yet becomes one for those caught between burnout and breakthrough.

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Dave Milsom

Producer · Mixer · Mastering Engineer
Founder @deathmonkeyrecords - Swansea
- BBC Radio 6 · BBC Introducing · Huw Stephens

The time we were invited… or possibly gatecrashed, the BBC Radio 1 Academy in Swansea 🙃
I stepped in on an industry panel, representing Death Monkey Records and sharing an independent label perspective.
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The time we were invited… or possibly gatecrashed, the BBC Radio 1 Academy in Swansea...

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A few years back, meeting with the legendary Ray Phillips, drummer for the iconic welsh band ‘Budgie’ to discuss working on a project. 
He’s a super cool guy and this was the car he bought straight out of the royalties from Metallica covering Budgie’s classic track ‘Breadfan’. He took me for a ride in it too!🤘🚗
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mixedbydavemilsom 10 months ago

A few years back, meeting with the legendary Ray Phillips, drummer for the iconic welsh...

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Some shots from recording the epic Abertawe Road (2019) album, the studio also had two incredible Studer Tape machines for both tracking and mix down , including one of the 24 tracks' used on 'The Lord of the Rings'
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

Some shots from recording the epic Abertawe Road (2019) album, the studio also had two...

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A really cool project where Death Monkey Records curated 13 of South West Wales up and coming artist for Soundboard Magazine. 13 different artists from the region recorded in tight sessions over 4 weeks mostly live at Abertawe Road studios . And an all featured on an old school Cover Mount CD!!
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

A really cool project where Death Monkey Records curated 13 of South West Wales up...

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This was an exceptional album and privilege to work on, featuring some of Swansea's most talented musicians, veterans of the scene and the enchanting song writing of Sarah Birch
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

This was an exceptional album and privilege to work on, featuring some of Swansea's most...

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Recording the Mavron Quartet for Sarah Birch's album 'Ballad of Peter and Jane'
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Recording the Mavron Quartet for Sarah Birch's album 'Ballad of Peter and Jane'

mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago
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At Abertawe Road studios to finalise a deal with awesome studio owner Pez Anderson, to make a home base at Swansea’s premier analogue studio.
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

At Abertawe Road studios to finalise a deal with awesome studio owner Pez Anderson, to...

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Producing an Album at Mwnci Studios. This place has some incredible vibes, a great room and no distractions - its in the middle of deepest darkest West Wales!
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

Producing an Album at Mwnci Studios. This place has some incredible vibes, a great room...

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On stage at Reading Festival with Feral Chile. We weren't blowing up or anything, but It was a surprise opportunity and a cool moment.
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mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago

On stage at Reading Festival with Feral Chile. We weren't blowing up or anything, but...

mixedbydavemilsom 2 years ago
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