The Music Folder #19 Daniel Miller

In the new episode of our podcast series The Music Folder, we talked to Daniel Miller, the visionary founder of Mute Records, a label that has been at the forefront of electronic music for over four decades, in conversation with with NTS Radio host, musician, and musicologist Francesco Fusaro.

The conversation explores Daniel Miller’s deep connection to the evolving world of sound, from his early days in London’s independent music scene to his current collaborations with forward-thinking electronic artists. It highlights Mute’s ventures into instrument design, Miller’s passion for modular synthesis, and the creative potential of these tools. The conversation also touches on cities as cultural memory devices, with Berlin as a key example of transformation and legacy. Finally, it reflects on the evolving role of record labels in 2025 and how Mute continues to support artists in an era of increasing creative independence.

This episode was realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica. Interview by Francesco Fusaro, 11/02/2025

The Music Folder is a talk series curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, investigating the intersection of music, memory, and the arts.