I'm Mighil, a tech enthusiast and hobbyist music producer. This website is a collection of whatever's on my mind at any given moment. You'll find technical explorations, observations, music I've made, films I've watched, and whatever else refuses to stay in my head. You can contact me here.
A bit more
I studied electronics and communication engineering, but the traditional route wasn't for me. In 2012, I made the leap: I dropped out to pursue digital media marketing and music production. That decision became the launchpad for everything that followed. Since then, I've worn many hats -- marketing strategist, developer, musician -- always learning. From PHP and Python to DevOps and front-end development, I'm perpetually in learning mode. I've worked with startups across different continents, and those experiences shaped how I think about building products and connecting across cultures.
I'm fascinated by 8-bit video game soundtracks -- they've influenced me more than any other music genre and sparked a genuine passion for music production. I create experimental electronic music using FL Studio as my primary tool. Beyond music, I lean toward horror, mystery, and crime films. I'm captivated by Toho Kaijus and their lore.
I grew up in Kozhikode, a coastal city in Kerala, India -- known for beaches, temples, and incredible food. Those roots are still part of who I am. Currently, I'm based in Chengdu, a city that beautifully balances rich history with a booming tech scene.
About mighil.com
This site is always a work in progress. I like to experiment. You might notice things changing, breaking, or improving as you visit. That's part of the process. Read /how if you are interested in learning how I built this site.
Manifesto
I've been maintaining this domain for a long time, and it's still my little corner of the web. People sometimes reach out with work inquiries, and depending on our conversations, I may or may not take on the project.
I'm not here to build an "audience" or chase views, followers, or metrics. I'm here to create, explore, observe, word vomit, and share whatever's on my head. No hype, no niche strategy.
You're welcome to subscribe to the RSS feed if you want to follow along. It's a mix of different topics, so take what resonates and leave the rest.
Why mgx.me redirects to mighil.com
I first checked out Bear Blog, and it immediately felt right. Since "mg" was taken by Mailgun, I chose the moniker "mgx" and couldn't resist buying the domain mgx.me. That initial trial quickly evolved. I love the platform, but having two separate online homes ends today. mgx.me will now redirect to this site. This move consolidates everything in one place: my old posts from mighil.com (which remain on a separate route), my posts from mgx, and all my JSON feeds. I'll continue to maintain *.mgx.me to host static assets and various projects that people are currently linking to. It will continue to work.