LA-based artist JC Miller kicks off November in fine style with 'Asphalt Confidential', a sonic odyssey of self-discovery, where the open road becomes a canvas for the spirit's exploration. This new single reflects the protagonist's timeless quest for meaning, fuelled by the thrill of the unknown.
A seasoned songwriter who has crafted music for renowned brands like Levi's, Coca-Cola and Nike, JC Miller now finds himself turning his focus towards his own artistic vision, creating music that resonates with his soul.
As with his previous output, 'Asphalt Confidential' is a collaborative effort involving famed producer Marty Rifkin, perhaps best known for his work with Tom Petty, Glen Campbell and Jewel, in addition to playing pedal steel guitar in Bruce Springsteen's The Sessions Band.
"Straight up, 'Asphalt Confidential' is about the freedom of the road. The unknown territory is on the map but also inside all of us. It’s a symbolic adventure and deep dive. For me, it’s a recurring theme – to break away from the mundane chains of everyday life and hit the road to seek out the unseen. It’s a lifelong hunt I have been on, traveling on the asphalt all through the Southwest, tracking old histories and new mysteries. I’m always seeking answers, staying in motion," says JC Miller.
"I love Rockabilly guitar and especially the country-fried version. This song is my homage to that rollicking, rumbling sound. What gets me about Rockabilly is its direct connection to the earliest Rock n’ Roll -- that prototypical sound of the first electric guitars ringing through the TVs and radios in the early 1950s. It’s so classic yet still fresh. I dig a lot of the music that came after, but somehow those first pioneers armed with electric guitars blazed a trail that we all still revisit."
Miller is on quite a roll in terms of producing a steady stream of impressive tracks. Earlier this month, he released 'The Back of The Beyond', a song about getting lost and about being in the middle of nowhere, following September's 'Blackberry Canes' and August's 'Tombstone Junction'. The summer also brought the singles 'Dead Horse Ranch', 'Sundown Slim','Wayward Son' and 'Before Nightfall'.
A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Miller's brand of music is unique, memorable and informed by his own experiences, blending Americana, Blues, Country and Southern Rock. He knows his craft well and understands how the instruments used can shape a song's particular energy and sound.
JC Miller shares, "On this track, I am playing a 1957 Gretsch 6120, the quintessential Stray Cats - cowboy-axe in a color that Gretsch called Western orange. It’s also a nod to the Traveling Wilburys -- George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne --- they decided to be an all-Gretsch band in 1988! Essentially, along those same lines, I will continue plumbing the past to define the future, history honored and lessons learned".
As of November 1, 'Asphalt Confidential' is out everywhere via Tilt Records, including Spotify and Apple Music, where his other impressive collection of singles is also available for download.
CREDITS
Music & Lyrics written by JC Miller
JC Miller - Vocals, guitars, baritone guitar, drum programming
Marty Rifkin - Dobro, pedal Steel, bass, drum programming
Recorded by Marty Rifkin at Marty Rifkin Studios (Santa Monica, CA)
Mixed, mastered & produced by Marty Rifkin
Executive producer and artist photography by Gaby Doré
JC Miller - Vocals, Guitar, Dobro, Banjo
Marty Rifkin - Bass, Drums, Pedal Steel
Cover artwork by JC Miller
Released by Tilt Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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