Miguel Migs (real name Michael Steward, also known by the pseudonym Petalpu… Read Full Bio ↴Miguel Migs (real name Michael Steward, also known by the pseudonym Petalpusher) is a Deep House Disc jockey and producer from San Francisco, California.

Migs began his music career at 18 years old, as a lead guitarist Hermes and songwriter for a Santa Cruz local band called Zion Sounds. The band split up in the mid-1990's, however Zion Sounds' African and Jamaican style is said to have been a major influence in Migs' personal career. After the band dissolved, Miguel Migs went on to explore electronic music production.

Miguel has produced over 100 remixes to date, including remixes for a number of mainstream artists. Such artists include Britney Spears, Macy Gray and Lionel Richie. Migs has been associated with a variety of record labels, most notably Naked Music Recordings.

In 1998 Miguel co-founded the deep house record label Transport Recordings, along with fellow DJ MFR and Naked Music label director Bruno Ybarra. According to a 2004 article by Stephen Thanabalan in DJ Magazine, Migs was credited for his soul-driven vibes and hailed as one of the pioneers of the nascent house and chill-out revival scene alongside Dimitri from Paris and Bob Sinclair as a result of his early foray into Deep House in the late 1990s and early 2000s, releasing several highly sought after singles and remixes under the Petalpusher pseudonym. Most recently, in 2005, he founded Salted Music, a record label under Om Records.

Miguel Migs stands at the forefront of electronic music's soulful realm. Whether tackling his original productions or remixes, he achieves an organic-soulful sound by combining the best of both the electronic music world and live instrumentation.

For many years, Miguel's productions have been included on countless compilations and his records have slid into the crates of top DJs across the globe. His music has also landed on numerous TV Shows, including Six Feet Under, Sex in the City, and MTV's Road Rules and Real World.

Contrary to many of his club-centric DJ/producer peers, Miguel is not always concerned with the potential dance floor appeal of his soulful tracks. "It's music you can enjoy and listen to at home, in the club, or anywhere. Not necessarily just to rock the dance floor." explains the Northern California native, who grew up with a true love of reggae, soul, classic rock, jazz, hip-hop and just about everything else.

His impressive discography includes more than 100 original productions and remixes on seminal independent labels such as Salted Music, Naked Music, Astralwerks, Yoshitoshi, NRK, Black Vinyl, Large, Chez, Transport Recordings, Om Records, Defected Records and many others. His recordings have consistently made waves in the underground circuit and have landed on DJ hype charts internationally. He is highly regarded when it comes to remixes, having worked with major label artists such as Macy Gray, Lionel Ritchie and Britney Spears. Miguel additionally has released numerous mix CD compilations on labels including Defected, Naked Music, Southport Weekender and NRK.

Never one to sit still, Migs started his own label Salted Music in 2004. Having been associated with an extensive number of labels throughout his career, he came to realize a desire to have his own base, a vehicle for building his own catalogue of quality material. Salted Music is a foundation for Migs to choose and release music that inspires him, as well as release his own productions and compilations.

Migs wrote and recorded an album (Those Things), released a remix album (Those Things Remixed) put together a new live act and toured with his band Petalpusher, continued to tour all over the world full time as a DJ, worked on his label, and of course, there’s his beloved ‘67 Chrysler Newport convertible and other life things to take care of, too. With Salted’s catalogue growing at a rapid pace there’s now a wealth of great material to share with the fans - leading us to the August 25 release of Get Salted Volume 2 (09).

As a producer, Miguel realizes a strong connection between his electronic music productions and live musical background. He writes his own lyrics and plays his own instruments, be it guitar, bass, percussion or keyboard.

As a DJ, Miguel was recognized and nominated for best DJ in the 2004 House Music Awards held in London. Migs maintains the same approach to his sets as to his productions, combining a variety of influences and styles fused together. The result is funky, deep, soulful, bumping house music. "I like to mix it up and keep it moving smoothly, taking the dance floor through a very spontaneous mix into the realms of quality, deep house music depending on the mood in the room", says Migs. "But, whether it's vocal, tracky, dubby, moody, percussive or broken beat, the sound always remains soulful and funky.
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Brand New Day
Miguel Migs Lyrics

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Deeper to the core

When I feel like I want to fly
This natural kind of high (Kind of high)
I look up to the sky

What a site to my eyes
Inspiration, guiding light (Guiding light)

Counting stars that shine so bright

Bring me up to a new place
When my mind's in another space

A brand new day
Want you to stay
I will show you a better day

A brand new day
I want you to stay
I will show you a better day

Getting closer than before
Going deeper to the core
Never forget where you're coming from
Just like the sun, you will come (You will come)

Shining bright like you used to be
In your mind, positivity
Take my hand and we'll fly away (Fly away)
Where I can show you a better way

A brand new day
I want you to stay (Want you to stay)
I will show you a better way

A brand new day
I want you to stay
I will show you a better day

A brand new day
I want you to stay
I will show you a better way

A brand new day
I want you to stay (Stay)
I will show you a better way

(Brand new day) Brand new day, day, day
Brand new day, day, day (Day)

A brand new day
A brand new day
A brand new day
(Brand new day, yeah-ah)
A brand new day
(Show you a brand new way)

A brand new way

Deeper to the core

A brand new day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miguel Migs's song "Brand New Day" convey a message of hope, renewal, and positivity. When the singer is feeling down or uncertain, he looks to the sky and finds inspiration in the natural world. The stars and the guiding light serve as a beacon, leading the singer to a new place where he can change his mindset and find a better way forward. The song encourages us to never forget where we come from, to maintain a positive outlook, and to reach out to others for support.

The chorus of "Brand New Day" repeats the title phrase several times, emphasizing its importance as a motif throughout the song. The singer wants someone to stay with him as he embarks on this new journey, promising to show them a better day or a better way. The verse builds on this idea, as the singer seeks to bring the listener closer to him, deeper into his core, so they can join him on this journey of self-discovery.

Overall, the lyrics of "Brand New Day" are filled with hope, optimism, and faith in the power of change. The song encourages us to look beyond our problems and find inspiration in the world around us, to reach out to others for support, and to keep moving forward even in the face of hardship or uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

Deeper to the core
I'm exploring myself more deeply

When I feel like I want to fly
In moments when I want to feel free

This natural kind of high (Kind of high)
I'm experiencing a natural euphoria

I look up to the sky
I find hope and inspiration in the sky

What a site to my eyes
It's a beautiful sight to witness

Inspiration, guiding light (Guiding light)
It's a source of inspiration and guidance

Counting stars that shine so bright
I'm admiring the bright shining stars in the sky

Bring me up to a new place
It's taking me to a different state of mind

When my mind's in another space
In moments when I'm lost in thought

A brand new day
It's a fresh start

Want you to stay
I want you to enjoy this moment with me