1. Myles MacInne… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that are referred to as Mylo:
1. Myles MacInnes, born 1978 on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has a trajectory that takes in a childhood on the Isle of Skye, low life in London and Paris and academia in Oxford and Los Angeles. In 2001, he returned to Scotland with one purpose – to submerge himself in music. In 2006, with his debut album unleashed on the world and numerous hit singles and sell-out tours under his belt, he has been hailed 'the saviour of dance music'.
The startling debut album, Destroy Rock & Roll demonstrates that MacInnes is equally happy warming the soul as he is rocking the dancefloor. "I'm just having fun in the studio," he begins. "It's got to have impact, otherwise I just don't see the point". Listening to his debut album, 'Destroy Rock & Roll' it's obvious that impact isn't his only weapon. The high-octane guitar chords, heavy-duty beats and raucous vocals of Destroy Rock & Roll, Muscle Car and Drop The Pressure are backed by the sun-kissed chords and Bay Area beats of tracks like Sunworshipper and Need You Tonight. While In My Arms harks back to his soft rock radio days.
Growing up on Skye, one of the furthest flung corners of Europe, MacInnes couldn't be too choosy about his sources of music. "Basically we had Atlantic 252," he explains. "It was this kind-of soft rock station on long-wave. We all believed it to be transmitted from a boat floating out in the mid-Atlantic."
Music continued to be part of his life when he left the island to go to Oxford University. "I think I was listening mainly to charity shop records at that point", he recalls. "What else? A real mixture – anything from Squarepusher to Serge Gainsburg. A couple of years later, he found himself taking up a scholarship to do a Philosophy PhD at UCLA, California. "It was a great time," he says, wistfully. "I had this old VW Scirocco, and a lot of time to just drive around with the radio on. There's this vibe to West Coast music, they're really living in paradise but they're still completely fucked-up, and you can hear that in everything from Randy Newman to Dr. Dre."
After a year inspired by his experiences travelling along the west coast, Myles deferred from UCLA and returned to Skye to start making records of his own. With influences ranging from seventies intellectuals Steely Dan and eighties soft-rockers Toto to current artists such as Zongamin and Franz Ferdinand, it's no wonder the results are so startling. "I don't know much about genres," he confesses. "To me, a good record is a good record, and that's it."
Tinkering around in his home studio In 2001 everything began falling into place. "I sent my first demos off and, straight away, got a couple of offers." After considering the deals, he decided to go it alone, and with the backing of a couple of friends Breastfed Music was born.
Following the release of his debut, Destroy Rock and Roll in May 2003, the response to Mylo has been overwhelming, with The Face describing him as "Scotland's answer to Royksopp". He has since signed a major record deal with Sony BMG who are also releasing the album in the US and Canada.
Mylo may operate alone in the studio but for his live performances he's joined by a quartet of sonic pioneers. With Mylo himself on keys, William Threlfall - synths and guitar, Lewis Harley - bass, Hector Macinnes – drums, and stunning visuals by The Phantom, who also accompanies Mylo on the larger DJ dates. The live shows have taken Myles and his band around the world, completing numerous sell-out headline tours and playing all the major festivals. More recently Mylo's DJ sets have taken him even further, including playing LA's Coachella Festival in 2006 immediately after Madonna. Mylo is now considered one of the heavyweight DJs of the world.
Destroy Rock & Roll is a refreshing and startling debut - a long-player that rivals the likes of Air's Moon Safari, Daft Punk's Homework and Royksopp's Melody AM. Now almost platinum in the UK and spawning several massive radio and club hits (4 top 20 singles), it has been cited by many, including Sir Elton John, as their 'album of the year'. And Mylo's remixes for the likes of The Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Kylie Minogue, and The Knife have defined clubland, confirming Mylo as one of the hottest remixers around.
The rest of 2006 sees Mylo working on the long awaited follow-up album to ‘Destroy Rock & Roll', as well as continuing his domination of the international club scene, with numerous DJ sets planned at venues and festivals around the world.
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2. Mylo is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California, and was a member of The BackPackerz with LooFy and Sly Tendencies (now apart of the hip-hop group OFWGKTA as Earl Sweatshirt).
Sunworshipper
Mylo Lyrics
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Well to solve all my problems
To get out of drugs id
Id had enough of that
Id had the college id
Had the erning the money
And the material trip
Find a new way of life
And so i took of on my bicycle
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[long instrumental]
Well to solve all my problems
To get out of drugs id
Id had enough of that
Id had the college id
Had the erning the money
And the material trip
I decided i was gonna'
Find a new way of life
And so i took of on my bicycle
[shorter instrumental]
Well to solve all my problems
To get out of drugs id
Id had enough of that
Id had the college id
Had the erning the money
And the material trip
I decided i was gonna'
Find a new way of life
And so i took of on my bicycle
Peddling up high way 1
And found myself one day in ureka california
The lyrics to Mylo's song "Sunworshipper" tell the story of someone who has had enough of the materialistic and drug-fueled lifestyle they have been living. They have made the decision to find a new way of life and have set out on a journey to do so. The lyrics mention that they have had a college education and have earned money, but they have realized that these things are not making them happy. They decide to take off on a bicycle and travel down highway 1 until they reach Eureka, California.
The repetition of the verses and the long instrumental breaks in the song creates a sense of travel and exploration. It is as if we are on this journey with the singer, experiencing the freedom and sense of discovery that comes with traveling solo. The choice of the bicycle as the mode of transportation also reinforces the idea of living a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that in order to find a new way of life, one must leave behind the old habits and patterns that were not serving them. This can be a difficult and uncomfortable process, but the singer is willing to do what it takes to find happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, "Sunworshipper" captures the feeling of embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It is a reminder that sometimes we need to step back from our current lives and make a change in order to find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well to solve all my problems
The singer had many life problems and was looking for a solution.
To get out of drugs id
The singer wanted to stop the use of drugs.
Id had enough of that
The singer was tired of using drugs.
Id had the college id
The singer had a college degree.
Had the erning the money
The singer had been earning money.
And the material trip
The singer was materialistic and focused on possessions.
I decided i was gonna'
The singer made a decision to change his life.
Find a new way of life
The singer wanted to find a new lifestyle.
And so i took of on my bicycle
The singer started a journey on his bike.
Peddling up high way 1
The singer was cycling on Highway 1.
And found myself one day in ureka california
The singer ended up in Eureka, California during his journey.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.