MTS Records is proud to announce the release of Pete Miller’s newest single, “Oh Lord,” taken from his acclaimed “Live On Record” debut album. With his incredible gift for storytelling and a knack for writing powerful lyrics, “Oh Lord” is one of Pete’s most unique and memorable songs to date.

The single revolves around the story of Joseph and his brothers, and builds on themes of jealousy, deceit, slavery, God, riches, rubies, pridefulness and forgiveness. Drawing on the influence of classic blues and folk songs like “The Unfortunate Rake,” Pete Miller paints a vivid picture of this timeless story.

A self-proclaimed blue-collar artist, Pete Miller often takes up work at warehouses, lumber yards, and construction sites in addition to pursuing his music career. His work gives special depth and insight to his music as he shares his personal experiences and heartfelt emotions through stripped-down and down-to-earth songs.

Pete Miller’s “Live On Record” album has seen incredible success since its release, boasting two Top 20 UK iTunes hits and more than 400K streams on Spotify. He has also been nominated for the Prayze Factor Awards and the Red Carpet Holland Awards.

Oh Lord – Pete Miller

Be sure to check out Pete Miller’s newest single, “Oh Lord,” and listen to the rest of his “Live On Record” album for a captivating display of powerful lyrics and engaging folk music.

From his debut album Live On Record, folk singer, and guitarist Pete Miller releases his first single; Hard To Find. This fast-tempo shuffle features our baritone singer exploring the traditional rebellion melodies of yesteryear while offering a contemporary approach to the theme.

A song about finding oneself after you feel lost, this narrative is rich in imagery and metaphor while maintaining that steady pulse and syncopated swing. “You may go away, but the story will survive. You want to return, but wonder if you’ll arrive. All the greenness of life will feel so wrong. Why you doubt it, still helps you along. When you suffer, you’re out of this land.
When you came back through that door, the waves didn’t remember your feet on the shore.” As the lyrics flow from this wordsmith, the constant strum of the acoustic guitar preserves and cultivates the melody giving this song the momentum it needs to push forward and build tension.

This tension that I have alluded to is released in the final cadence of Hard to Find as Pete Miller utilizes his entire vocal range to deliver a strong finale to leave lasting memories for hours after listening. This tactic works so very well, as I have been compelled to replay this track over and over again. From a vocal approach this baritone, mid-range vocalist channeled the familiar folk sound of the sixties, yet provides just enough clarity and dynamism to make this a modern contemporary hit single.

The production on Hard To Find is very well-executed. The guitar rings crisp and clear allowing the overtones from the full chords to play out of the listening space, while not interfering with the dynamics of the vocals. Pete Miller’s voice is distortion-free, and with plenty of allotted headroom is able to be played back at high volumes, (which is recommended to really get in the vibe of this track). Hard To Find would be a perfect addition to any Adult Contemporary, Middle-Of-The-Rock, or Soft Rock commercial radio format. Its highly replayable melodies make this track soothing, yet challenging for a diverse audience. Personally, I feel Hard To Find is a surprisingly great track, it may take a couple of listens but it really does seem to get into your ears and is thoroughly entertaining. As I continue to absorb Hard To Find, I find myself very drawn to tackle the rest of the Live On Record album, as I am sure there are many additional gems to be found as well, stay tuned for more from this emerging folk artist.

Reviewed by: Lee Callaghan
Evolution Music Press

Featuring pure and untampered acoustic guitar and a rich voice that is reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Pete Miller’s debut album “Live On Record” is a breath of fresh air for folks who like their music raw and real.
With elements of folk, country, and rock, Pete digs deep with introspective and poetic storytelling. Pete’s debut album on MTS Records, “Live on Record”, dropped on August 12th, 2022.

The first single from the album, “A Light Out There” has racked up over 80K Spotify streams, while hitting the UK iTunes Top 20 Singer-Songwriters Chart.

“You may go away, but the story will survive. You want to return, but wonder if you’ll arrive. All the greenness of life will feel so wrong. Why you doubt it, still helps you along. When you suffer, you’re out of this land. When you came back through that door, the waves didn’t remember your feet on the shore.” – Lyrics from “A Light Out There”

About Pete Miller

Pete Miller grew up in Connecticut, about 45 minutes from New York City. But the big city didn’t have a lure for Pete. Instead, he worked landscaping and went to school part-time. Soon after, he moved to a Vermont Farm for six months, working and laboring, until he finally made it to Pennsylvania, where he currently resides. While following his music dream, Pete works at the blue collar jobs he sings about in his “everyman songs,” working in warehouses, lumber yards, and construction, while studying mechanics part-time. He says, “I am 29 years of age, but my knees feel much older.”

Pete’s brand of music is raw, unpolished and unfiltered. Channeling the spirits of the late Johnny Cash and Townsend Van Zandt, Miller delivers his homespun poetic lyrics over his jangling acoustic guitar picking, painting a vivid portrait of simpler times, imperfect productions, and true rock ‘n’ roll energy. There’s nothing fancy about Pete Miller’s style, but he’s as authentic as they come…what you see is truly what you get.

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