Miles East

“Enter Miles East … a beacon of hope for those seeking a higher-caliber singer-songwriter. His ability to infuse his compositions with the richness of a full band sound while preserving their delicate and delectable core is nothing short of genius—a testament to the adage that less indeed can be more.”
—The Big Takeover

“A musical masterpiece that transcends genres. [Miles East] walks that fine line between joy and uncertainty with the talent and finesse you’d expect from an expert.”
—Earmilk

“We live in an age where style seems far more important than substance … thankfully, there are artists such as Miles East who still remember the things that matter. More than anything, you have to have the songs. Miles has the songs.”
—Dancing About Architecture

“Echoing the deeply nostalgic vibes of retro guitar rock and stylish pop bangers, East’s music is a unique expression … hinting at the classic sound of pioneers like Paul McCartney and Beck within East’s brand of indie melodic pop-rock.”
—Indie Rock (UK)

“Stunning … utterly timeless. New York City-based singer-songwriter Miles East is a truly formidable talent.”
—Plastic Magazine

Miles East’s “All Hands On Deck”—the third single from his forthcoming album Between Lightning and Thunder—arrives just as the artist has won a newfound audience: his first two singles have garnered nearly 250,000 streams and glowing press coverage on five continents. “You hope your music will resonate with those who listen to it,” says East. “But the response to this new music has honestly been beyond my wildest dreams.”

“All Hands On Deck” is a straightforward and urgent call to action in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. The artist explains, “The song is a metaphor for the moment many of us are finding ourselves in the midst of. With a storm raging around us, our ship in peril, and a mere sliver of hope that we can pull through, it’s our duty to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”

Miles East’s highly-anticipated second album Between Lightning and Thunder (out June 7th) is a voyage through the dark waters of a relationship in crisis. Some songs serve as distant beacons of light guiding the voyager through that darkness, while others are the dark water itself, portending imminent danger or its ever-present threat. The voyage begins with a promise couched in desperate optimism, and ends with a redemption profound in its quiet simplicity.

Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by acclaimed artist/producer Blake Morgan, Between Lightning and Thunder navigates a sonic landscape mapped by the longitude and latitude of Beck’s Sea Change and Paul McCartney’s Ram. Its songs summon recollections of Iron & Wine, Ray LaMontagne, and Jason Isbell.

After more than a decade atop New York City’s recording scene as a premier session and touring drummer, Miles East (vocals, acoustic guitars, drums), was joined in the studio only by Morgan (bass, electric guitars, keyboards, backing vocals) and polymath and multi-hyphenate musician Justin Goldner (electric guitars, baritone) for this new record. “Blake and I have worked in the studio together countless times—as we did on my first record,” explains East. “But we wanted to add a new flavor to the stew this time with Justin, who is as accomplished and stunning a musician as you’ll ever have the privilege to meet. The resulting aural stew, its scope, and depth, is an exquisitely rich one rendered by only us—three musicians.”

East’s first album Ghosts of Hope was heralded as “[A] sparkling debut” by No Depression, and “[h]aunting” by Vents Magazine. Between Lightning and Thunder arrives June 7th 2024, with third single “All Hands On Deck” out now on ECR Music Group.