Genevieve Miles shares the beautiful genre bending new single , ‘howl’.
Bringing together the reverb soaked, distant production of shoegaze with picky, Bon Iver-esque acoustic guitars and subtle flecks of violin, the track dances between a gritty grungy edge and a melancholic, indie-folk tone. Mature, melodic and emotionally attuned, the single is rich with musicl experimentation and beautiful ideas.
Recording with her full band for the first time ‘howl’s sprawling soundscape, from its delicate opening to moments of explosive distorted guitar, the track is beautifully balanced and musically free, disregarding it’s limitations of genre and creating a sound which is unique under Miles’ sweet and emotive lead vocal.
Speaking about the single, Miles shares, “This has always been our favorite to play live. I am beyond excited that we can all finally cry and scream together at home to this song, one I wrote at ground zero of a broken heart.”
The new single arrives on the heels of her widely celebrated 2022 EP, So heavy, so hard to hold, a project that resonated deeply with listeners and critics alike. BBC Introducing featured So heavy, so hard to hold among their Top Tracks of 2023, while Dead Good Music listed it in their top ten EPs of the year. Lead single Good, which first premiered in a Hyundai ad, went on to amass over a million views, showcasing her sound to a wider audience.
Since the EP’s success, Miles has continued to forge her path with an intense dedication to live performances and studio work. In 2023, she embarked on her first UK tour and took her stage presence to some of the country’s premier festivals, including Camp Bestival, Wychwood Festival, and a standout performance at Truck Festival on the BBC Introducing stage.
An artist with huge potential and a unique and beautiful sonic approach, Genevieve Miles is certainly one to watch.
Listen to the new single below:
