Afterlife Music is a moment in time.
Who Is Afterlife?
When discussing Balearic music, one of the first names that should come to mind is Afterlife. Since the early 2000s, Steve Miller has been one of the key figures shaping the sound of the White Islands, curating and producing some of its most iconic sunset music. His ability to craft lush, immersive sonic landscapes has made him a staple at events like Glastonbury and Café del Mar’s legendary 20th-anniversary party.
His early success in downtempo and chill-out was marked by collaborations and remixes, including his hit rework of Roger Sanchez’s Another Chance, which climbed to the top of the UK charts. But while many associate him with the smooth, groove-laden side of electronica, Miller has spent the last decade shifting his focus towards the ambient realm—exploring sound as a means of deep listening and introspection.
This shift in direction has been reflected in his label, Subatomic UK, which has become a home for refined, deeply atmospheric electronic music. While the imprint doesn’t flood the market with constant releases, its selective approach ensures that each record is carefully curated and deeply resonant.
Steve has many tracks on the seminal Cafe Del Mar compilations created by Jose Padilla. The collaboration with James Bright known as Lux, grew from those formative days crafting his unique sound. Lux is best known for the two classics Northern Lights and 100 Billion Stars.
Today Steve continues to push the boundaries of the Downtempo and Electronica scene.
Steve has worked with K – Klass, Jose Padilla, Chris Coco, Roger Sanchez and many more. He comes from a jazz/reggae background. Steve’s engineering and production techniques were honed with the legendary Karl Pitterson. (Producer of Handsworth Revolution by Steel Pulse and engineer on the Exodus album for Bob Marley).
Afterlife Music Remix Duties
Remix duties include two of the biggest summer chill tracks; Lana del Rey’s “National Anthem ” and Milk n Sugar’s “Via Con Me ” the latter of which stayed at number 1 in the Beatport Chill chart for over 2 months. Then there is Jakatta’s classic “American Dream” and Roger Sanchez’s “Another Chance” where Afterlife’s chillout mix joined the original on the official single release, which went to number 1 in the UK charts.
With a career spanning two decades Afterlife Music has become synonymous with quality, since, gaining support from the late Andrew Weatherall, Charles Webster, Ron Trent, Danny Tenaglia, Francois K and Paper Recordings. His work ethic continues to impress with his approach to electronica producing groundbreaking tracks, and his monthly radio show focussing on new ambient and electronic music releases.