Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
🎸 What’s it like growing up in a musical family, collaborating with your legendary dad, and stepping onto the world stage with Sting? In this new episode of dopeYEAH Talk, Rob Cass sits down with Rufus Miller (@rufusmillermusic) who brings honesty, humor, and soul as he shares his journey — from London’s gritty indie scene to touring stadiums, and everything in between. 🎤🔥
Rufus opens up about producing his own music, writing songs with his father @DominicMillerofficial (our previous guest), and the surreal moment of playing with Sting — a childhood dream turned reality. He also reveals why yoga, meditation, and metal all play a role in his creative life. From the roots of his songwriting to growing up with a dad always on the road, this episode dives deep into identity, legacy, and carving your own path. 🧘♂️🎸
You’ll also hear about Rufus’s favorite collaborations, the guitar advice he got from Sting, and why some of the most successful artists carry hidden scars. To top it off — he performs a stunning acoustic set, just for dopeYEAH Talk. If you loved our episode with Dominic Miller, this is the perfect follow-up. Tune in, get inspired, and feel the music. 🎶✨
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode recap
01:09 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
02:07 Welcoming Rufus to Prague and talking about his shows here
03:19 Growing up and graduating in London
05:44 Growing up in a supportive musical family
07:30 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
08:36 Supremely talented sister
09:34 Touring with an always-on-the-road dad
11:12 How Rufus produces his own music
14:57 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
15:59 Writing music with my dad, Dominic Miller
17:19 What it was like playing with Sting
20:09 One-way ticket to India
21:51 Yoga and meditation as a huge part of Rufus’s life
24:22 I’m a huge metal fan, but it’s just an inspiration
26:06 Guitar talk — the one Sting recommended to me
28:53 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
30:32 Who Rufus would like to collaborate with
31:22 I think the most successful people are traumatized
32:18 Dominic Miller’s special connection with Sting
33:59 Who inspires Rufus
35:20 Being the son of someone famous
38:29 Different styles of music and culture
41:47 Playing and producing with Indian instruments
43:35 How can anyone not like the Beatles?
44:33 What’s next for Rufus
46:32 Acoustic song just for the dopeYEAH talk audience
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🎸 What’s it like growing up in a musical family, collaborating with your legendary dad, and stepping onto the world stage with Sting? In this new episode of dopeYEAH Talk, Rob Cass sits down with Rufus Miller (@rufusmillermusic) who brings honesty, humor, and soul as he shares his journey — from London’s gritty indie scene to touring stadiums, and everything in between. 🎤🔥
Rufus opens up about producing his own music, writing songs with his father @DominicMillerofficial (our previous guest), and the surreal moment of playing with Sting — a childhood dream turned reality. He also reveals why yoga, meditation, and metal all play a role in his creative life. From the roots of his songwriting to growing up with a dad always on the road, this episode dives deep into identity, legacy, and carving your own path. 🧘♂️🎸
You’ll also hear about Rufus’s favorite collaborations, the guitar advice he got from Sting, and why some of the most successful artists carry hidden scars. To top it off — he performs a stunning acoustic set, just for dopeYEAH Talk. If you loved our episode with Dominic Miller, this is the perfect follow-up. Tune in, get inspired, and feel the music. 🎶✨
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode recap
01:09 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
02:07 Welcoming Rufus to Prague and talking about his shows here
03:19 Growing up and graduating in London
05:44 Growing up in a supportive musical family
07:30 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
08:36 Supremely talented sister
09:34 Touring with an always-on-the-road dad
11:12 How Rufus produces his own music
14:57 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
15:59 Writing music with my dad, Dominic Miller
17:19 What it was like playing with Sting
20:09 One-way ticket to India
21:51 Yoga and meditation as a huge part of Rufus’s life
24:22 I’m a huge metal fan, but it’s just an inspiration
26:06 Guitar talk — the one Sting recommended to me
28:53 Rufus plays live from the dopeYEAH club
30:32 Who Rufus would like to collaborate with
31:22 I think the most successful people are traumatized
32:18 Dominic Miller’s special connection with Sting
33:59 Who inspires Rufus
35:20 Being the son of someone famous
38:29 Different styles of music and culture
41:47 Playing and producing with Indian instruments
43:35 How can anyone not like the Beatles?
44:33 What’s next for Rufus
46:32 Acoustic song just for the dopeYEAH talk audience
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🎧 Don’t forget to:
👍 Like
🔔 Subscribe
💬 Comment
📲 Share
STAY TUNED ON SOCIALS:
instagram.com/dopeyeah.talk
tiktok.com/@dopeyeahtalk?_t=8pWkf42Rm9h&_r=1
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563840578898
https://x.com/dopeYEAHtalk
#rufusmiller #dominicmiller #sting #dopeyeahtalk
