New York City boasts an endless list of musical talents, yet singer-songwriter Miles East still manages to stand out with his timeless sound and impeccable songwriting. His journey into the spotlight didn’t follow the conventional route. He was first recognised as a prominent session and touring drummer who’d already made his in the city’s music scene before transitioning into a solo artist.
In 2016, he made his solo debut with the album Ghosts of Hope, unveiling a compelling sound that deftly fused delicate rock, pop and folk. However, it’s his vocal delivery and superb musicianship that truly make him a must-watch artist. Fast forward to the present, and Miles East is preparing to release his highly anticipated sophomore album, Between Lightning and Thunder, set to drop in June via the ECR Music Group imprint.
Collaborating with multi-talented Blake Morgan and music director Justin Goldner, this album promises to navigate the turbulent waters of relationships with a fresh and emotive perspective. Towards the end of last year, Miles revealed the first taste of the next chapter of his musical adventure with the album’s lead single “Better Than Here,” immediately striking a chord with new and old listeners alike while racking up over a hundred thousand spins on Spotify alone.
Now he’s back with the next glimpse into the forthcoming LP with the second single titled “Lucky To Be Here Tonight.” Casting a spell of laid back soft rock cut with alternative folk stylings, the artist’s new single sees him do what he does best; crafting timeless music of exquisite songwriting and stellar performance.
Brought in by the delicate roll of drums, bright clean guitar plucks and plodding bass lines create a dreamy scene that floats down to make way for Miles East’s voice to glide in. With sweet melodies and heartfelt lyricism carried by his rich and elegant vocal style, he delivers an enchanting sound of blissful music to get completely lost in.
Maintaining a steady rhythm throughout while swelling with strummed chords and airy vocalisations, shades of power pop is revealed in the stunning vocal layers to make the song a truly delightful listening experience from start to finish. As he continues to go from strength to strength with each release and with his upcoming record on the horizon, 2024 is set to be an exciting year for this talented artist with an enduring and charming sound.
Commenting on the new single, Miles East offers, “Lucky to Be Here Tonight honours the places and people in our lives who, in defiance of circumstance, still make it a blessing to live in a world seemingly falling down around us.”
Listen to Lucky To Be Here Tonight below
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