Interview With Australian Singer-Songwriter Mitch King
- Samuel Stevens
- Mar 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 15
How would you describe your music to any person who may have never heard it before?
Mitch: The bulk of my music is a mix of Southern blues and Australian folk. I often perform live as a one-man band, playing vocals, multiple guitars, harmonica, kick and snare drums, and tambourine.
What’s the significance of your musical moniker?
M: Well, my name is Mitchell King, but I went with Mitch King because it flows better and is easier for people to remember.
What are your musical influences?
M: My music draws influence from artists like the John Mayer Blues Trio and Kim Churchill. Growing up, I was drawn to legendary guitarists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana, and Jimi Hendrix, among others.
What are your musical inspirations?
M: I’ve been busking since I was 15, and it became both my life and my way of making a living. I’m fortunate enough to have turned music into a career. It doesn’t feel like too much work because I love it. The freedom music has given me keeps me inspired to keep writing and recording. A lot of my songs are inspired by nature, personal experiences and realisations.
If given the chance, what musician or musicians would you like to collaborate with?
M: Right off the top of my head, collaborating with John Mayer would be an amazing experience.
What’s your new song about?
M: “Keep the Flame” explores the mindset needed to stay resilient during tough times. What feels painful now could ultimately serve a greater purpose. I wrote the song inspired by the thought, "All it takes is just one flame to light the dark," and built the idea from there.
What’s something you hope people take away from "Keep the Flame"?
M: If my new song can add value to people’s lives and bring them pleasure, then that is my goal fulfilled. It's often amusing how people perceive my songs and lyrics differently as the music can be left to the listeners interpretation.
Do you have any favorite songs to perform live? It could be your own music or even a cover. Any reason why?
M: "Coming Back" and "Southerly Change" are two of my favourite original songs to perform. They’re upbeat and usually get the crowd moving. I’ve played them hundreds of times now, and they’ve become muscle memory. There’s a special energy in these songs when I perform them live.
If you could perform a show this very second anywhere in the world, where would it be? Is there any particular venue(s) or city/cities that come to mind?
M: The first place that comes to mind is the Red Rocks Music Festival in the U.S. It just seems like an amazing venue. I’d love to perform all around the world, though – there are so many places I’d love to play.
What do you currently have planned for the remainder of the year?
M: It's going to be a busy 2025! I’ve got an Australian tour lined up to support the "Keep the Flame" release. Then, I'll be releasing a new single mid-year, followed by a final single/album expected for release in late 2025.
Thanks for the time today, Mitch. Is there anything else you’d like to add before you go?
M: I hope people get to hear my new song "Keep the Flame" and enjoy it.
Follow Mitch King on his socials: facebook.com/mitchkingmusic