Miles Kane

Not to be confused with Myles Kane.

Miles Kane
Miles Kane at the Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen 2011
Background information
Birth name	Miles Peter Kane
Born	(1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 38) Birkenhead, Merseyside, England
Origin	Meols, Merseyside, England
Genres	Indie rock mod revival garage rock chamber pop glam rock [1]
Occupation(s)	Singer musician songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar bass guitar saxophone piano
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Columbia Domino Virgin EMI BMG Modern Sky
Member of	The Last Shadow Puppets The Jaded Hearts Club
Formerly of	The Little Flames The Rascals
Website	mileskane.com

Miles Peter Kane (born 17 March 1986) is an English singer and musician, best known as a solo artist and the co-frontman of the Last Shadow Puppets. He was also the former frontman of the Rascals, before the band announced their break-up in August 2009. ^[2]

He has focused on a solo career since 2011 and remains a member of the Last Shadow Puppets alongside Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner. His debut solo album, Colour of the Trap , was released on 9 May 2011 and the follow-up, Don't Forget Who You Are was released on 3 June 2013. ^[3] His third solo album, Coup De Grace , was released on 10 August 2018 via Virgin EMI. His fourth studio album, Change The Show , was released on 21 January 2022 via BMG Rights Management. His latest solo album, One Man Band , was released on 4 August 2023 through Modern Sky.

Early life

Miles Peter Kane was born in Birkenhead, Wirral and was raised in nearby Meols. ^[4] He played the saxophone as a child. His cousins, James and Ian Skelly, two founding members of The Coral, had a great influence on his music taste while he was growing up. ^[5]

Career

Band projects

The Little Flames

At age 18, Kane joined The Little Flames as guitarist in December 2004. The band signed to Deltasonic and were compared to label mates the Coral and high-profile bands such as the Arctic Monkeys. They also went on to tour with bands like the Coral, the Zutons, the Dead 60s and the Arctic Monkeys. The band split in 2007 prior to releasing their debut album, which was eventually released in 2016.

The Rascals

Kane, on vocals and lead guitar, was joined by Greg Mighall on drums and Joe Edwards on bass guitar and occasional backing vocals. Kane took on the main songwriting duties for the band. The band, who have known each other from childhood, continued where the Little Flames left off; they signed with Deltasonic Records again, only with fewer members this time.

The Rascals released their debut EP in December 2007, just seven months after they got together. Entitled Out of Dreams it featured 4 tracks but did not achieve chart success. Despite this, they were noted as a band to watch, championed in particular by NME , following a well-received support slot on the Arctic Monkeys' 2007 tour. Their first album 'Rascalize' was released on 23 June 2008. The Rascals have a small role in the film Awaydays playing an Echo & the Bunnymen cover.

The Last Shadow Puppets: The Age Of The Understatement (2007–2008)

Kane (right) and Alex Turner (left) performing as the Last Shadow Puppets

Whilst touring with the Arctic Monkeys, Kane and front man Alex Turner began to experiment together backstage, which resulted in the composition of new tracks. Realizing there was a future in their songwriting partnership, they formed the Last Shadow Puppets. The duo decided to travel to the West Coast of France with producer James Ford where they recorded their debut album The Age of the Understatement in just two weeks. Their album went straight to number 1 in the UK Album Charts with the single of the same name reaching number 1 in the Indie Single Charts, and subsequent singles also reaching high spots. They first played together live in the UK, doing a secret set at Glastonbury with a special guest appearance from Jack White, to whom Kane lent his iPod so White could learn the solo. The band's album won the Mojo Breakthrough Award. In December 2015 it was confirmed on the band's official Facebook and YouTube accounts, ^{[6] [7]} that the second album was due in spring 2016.

The Last Shadow Puppets: Everything You've Come To Expect (2015–2016)

After mooted rumours of a new album with Alex Turner in Kane's other band The Last Shadow Puppets. On 19 October 2015 Owen Pallett, who contributed the string arrangements on The Age of the Understatement , confirmed work on a second The Last Shadow Puppets album. ^[8] In November 2015, producer James Ford confirmed that work on the second album had been completed. ^[9]

On 10 January 2016, the band released their first single since 2008. ^[10] The song, "Bad Habits", was accompanied with a music video ^[11] filmed in the same style as the first two teaser trailers. On 21 January 2016, the band announced that their second album would be entitled Everything You've Come to Expect , and would feature the return of all three previous band members, as well as the addition of bass player Zach Dawes. The title track, "Everything You've Come to Expect", was released as a single on 10 March 2016. It was followed by the release of "Aviation" on 16 March 2016 and the release of "Miracle Aligner" on 28 March 2016. The album was released on 1 April 2016.

Solo music

In early 2009, after his last tour with the Rascals, Miles Kane left the band to focus on a solo career. He signed with Columbia Records ^[12] and began recording his solo album with Dan Carey and Dan the Automator, who had previously worked with Gorillaz and Kasabian. ^[13]

Colour of the Trap (2010–2012)

Main article: Colour of the Trap

Kane's debut single, "Inhaler" was released on 22 November 2010, and he did a series of solo shows throughout November, as well as supported the Courteeners at several shows in December. He then continued solo performances in January and February 2011, before supporting Beady Eye at eight shows in March. ^[14] Kane released another single, "Come Closer" on 20 February 2011, reaching No. 85 on the UK Singles Chart. ^[15] "Rearrange", the third single from his debut album, was released on 27 March 2011 and reached No. 149 on the UK Singles Chart. ^[16]

The album, titled Colour of the Trap , was released on 9 May 2011. ^{[17] [18]} One track, "My Fantasy" features backing vocals from Noel Gallagher, ^[19] while another, "Happenstance" is a duet between Kane and French actress Clémence Poésy. ^[20] Half of the tracks on the album were co-written by Alex Turner, Kane's partner in the Last Shadow Puppets. Kane supported the Arctic Monkeys at two shows in Sheffield in June 2011, and was their support act on their Australian tour in January 2012. ^[21] It was also announced on 19 October 2011 that Kane was to support Kasabian on their UK tour in December 2011.

Don't Forget Who You Are (2013–2015)

Kane performing in 2012

Main article: Don't Forget Who You Are

On 24 February 2013, Kane released an EP titled Give Up , charting at No. 62. On 13 March 2013, Kane revealed he would be releasing his second album, entitled Don't Forget Who You Are , in the spring. On 19 March 2013, a UK tour in May and June to coincide with the album was announced. ^[22] On 30 April 2013, Kane released the single "Don't Forget Who You Are", which features the B-side "Get Right" which was written by Kane and Alex Turner. ^[23] The album was released on 3 June 2013, debuting at No. 8 in the UK charts. It was produced by Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds, and features two tracks co-written with Paul Weller ("Fire in My Heart" and "You're Gonna Get It").

Kane played the opening day of Glastonbury 2013 on the John Peel stage, before joining the Arctic Monkeys in their headline slot, to play on "505". Two further singles from the album, "Taking Over" and "Better Than That" were released in August and October 2013 respectively. In 2015, Kane collaborated with Mark Ronson on the opening track "Johanna" of the soundtrack to the film Mortdecai, contributing vocals. ^[24]

Coup de Grace, Dr. Pepper's Jaded Hearts Club Band, and Change the Show (2017–present)

Main article: Coup de Grace (Miles Kane album)

In September 2017, Kane sang in a Beatles tribute band named Dr. Pepper's Jaded Hearts Club Band. Other members included Muse singer and guitarist Matt Bellamy, Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin, and Zutons drummer Sean Payne. ^[25]

In March 2018, Kane told the Evening Standard his new album would tentatively be called Coup de Grace , and would be released in the summer of 2018. ^[26]

In April 2018, Kane released "Loaded", the first single to be taken from Coup De Grace . ^[27] Its music video was released the following month. ^[28]

In June 2018, Kane officially announced that Coup De Grace would be released on 10 August via Virgin EMI. The album's title track was also released the same day. The following week, Kane announced a headline European tour for October 2018. Zach Dawes, Tyler Parkford, and Loren Humphrey, who are live members of The Last Shadow Puppets, play on the majority of the album and also co-wrote 3 tracks with Kane. ^{[29] [30]}

In November 2019, Kane supported Liam Gallagher on his UK and Ireland tour. ^[31]

Kane performing in 2024

Kane was featured on the song "Dealer", released on Lana Del Rey's eighth studio album, Blue Banisters . Kane wrote the song with Del Rey in 2017, for a planned collaborative album between him, Del Rey, and Zach Dawes. His vocals were uncredited on the album.

Kane's fifth solo album, One Man Band , was released in August 2023. This album marks his first collaboration with his cousins Ian and James Skelly; the former played drums and the latter produced the record. ^[32]

Solo band members

His current live band consists of Liam Toon (drums), Nathan Sudders (bass) and Dom John (guitar and keys). His previous live bands included Oscar Sholto Robertson (drums), Josh McClorey (rhythm guitar) and João de Macedo Mello (keys). Victoria Smith (drums). George Moran (rhythm guitarist), Ben Parsons (keyboard), Phil Anderson (bass guitar), and Jay Sharrock (drums). Singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist Eugene McGuinness left the band to focus on his own career. ^[33]

Personal life

Kane lived in London until August 2015, when he moved to Los Angeles, to work on the second Last Shadow Puppets record. There, he lived "seven minutes away" from friend and fellow band member, Alex Turner. ^{[34] [35] [36] [37]} In 2019, Kane moved back to Bethnal Green. ^{[38] [39]}

He began supporting Liverpool F.C. in 2010, having previously followed Manchester United. ^{[40] [41]} He is a close friend of former Everton and England footballer Leighton Baines. ^[42] Kane is asthmatic and carries an inhaler while touring. ^{[43] [44]}

Public image

In 2015, he was named one of GQ 's 50 best dressed British men. ^[45]

Awards and nominations

Year	Organisation	Nominated work	Award	Result
2009	NME Awards	Miles Kane	Sexiest Male	Nominated
2011	Q Awards	Miles Kane	Breakthrough Artist	Nominated
2012	NME Awards	Miles Kane	Best Solo Artist	Nominated
2013	NME Awards	Miles Kane	Best Dressed (Afterparty)	Won
2013	NME Awards	Miles Kane	Best Solo Artist	Nominated
2015	NME Awards	Miles Kane	The Elvis Presley Best Fan Interaction Award (Social Media & Interviews)	Won
2017	NME Awards	Miles Kane & Alex Turner	Best On-Stage Partnership	Won

Discography

Note: This only includes artist's solo career, not other projects such as the Last Shadow Puppets, the Rascals, The Little Flames or The Jaded Hearts Club.

See also: The Last Shadow Puppets discography, The Rascals (English band) discography, The Jaded Hearts Club, and The Little Flames

Solo studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions								Certifications
		UK [46]	BEL (FL) [47]	BEL (WA) [48]	NLD [49]	FRA [50]	IRL [51]	SCO [52]	SWI [53]
Colour of the Trap	Released: 6 May 2011 Label: Columbia Format: CD, digital download	11	35	27	61	38	48	7	76	BPI: Gold [54]
Don't Forget Who You Are	Released: 3 June 2013 Label: Columbia Format: CD, LP, digital download	8	17	44	66	55	29	7	—
Coup de Grace	Released: 10 August 2018 Label: Virgin EMI Format: CD, LP, digital	8	20	34	157	113	97	5	70
Change the Show	Released: 21 January 2022 Label: BMG Format: CD, LP, digital download	12	132	69	—	141	—	4	—
One Man Band	Released: 4 August 2023 Label: Modern Sky Format: CD, LP, digital download	5	12	125	—	—	—	5	—
"—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released

EPs

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		UK
Live at iTunes Festival: London 2011	Released: 6 July 2011 Label: Sony Music Format: Digital download	—
First of My Kind	Released: 20 April 2012 Label: Sony Music Format: Limited edition vinyl, digital download	65
Give Up	Released: 22 February 2013 Label: Sony Music Format: 7" vinyl, digital download	62

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions						Album
		UK [55]	BEL (FL) [47]	BEL (WA) [48]	FRA [50]	MEX [56]	SCO [57]
"Inhaler"	2010	171	—	—	—	—	—	Colour of the Trap
"Come Closer"	2011	85	—	73	75	50	82
"Rearrange"		149	53	79	—	—	—
"First of My Kind"	2012	65	80	—	—	—	53	First of My Kind EP
"Give Up"	2013	62	95	—	—	—	50	Don't Forget Who You Are
"Don't Forget Who You Are"		158	64	86	—	—	—
"Taking Over"		—	95	—	—	—	—
"Better Than That"		—	79	—	—	—	—
"Are You Getting Enough?" (Professor Green featuring Kane)	2014	93	112	—	—	—	—	Growing Up in Public (deluxe version)
"Loaded"	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	Coup de Grace
"Cry On My Guitar"		—	68	—	—	—	93
"Killing the Joke"		—	—	—	—	—	—
"LA Five Four (309)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album singles
"Coup de Grace" (CamelPhat remix)	2019	—	95	—	—	—	—
"Can You See Me Now"		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Blame It on the Summertime"		—	—	—	—	—	—
"Troubled Son"	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	One Man Band
"—" denotes single that did not chart or was not released

Other contributions

Year	Release	Artist	Details
2007	Favourite Worst Nightmare	Arctic Monkeys	Guitar on "505"
2011	"Little Illusion Machine (Wirral Riddler)"	Miles Kane and the Death Ramps	Vocals B-side of "The Hellcat Spangled Shalalala" by Arctic Monkeys
2011	Hotel Shampoo	Gruff Rhys	Guitar on "Space Dust #2"
2015	Mortdecai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)	Geoff Zanelli & Mark Ronson	Vocals on "Johanna"
2020	Blossoms in Isolation	Blossoms	Vocals on "The Less I Know the Better"
2021	Blue Banisters	Lana Del Rey	Vocals, co-writer on "Dealer"
2021	11 Past the Hour	Imelda May	Vocals on "What We Did in the Dark"
2022	Walk Another Mile	The Lightning Seeds	Backing vocals
2023	Undo The Blue	Iraina Mancini	Guitar

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52. Peaks in Scotland:
    • Colour of the Trap: "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2011-05-15". Official Charts Company.
    • Don't Forget Who You Are: "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2013-06-09". Official Charts Company.
    • Coup de Grace: "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100: 17 August 2018 – 23 August 2018". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
    • Change the Show: "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100: 28 January 2022 – 3 February 2022". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
    • One Man Band: "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100: 11 August 2023 – 17 August 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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    • For "Rearrange": "Chart Log UK New Entries 14.05.2011". Official Charts Company.
56. "Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
57. Peaks in Scotland:
    • "Come Closer": "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2011-02-27". Official Charts Company.
    • "First of My Kind": "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2012-04-29". Official Charts Company.
    • "Give Up": "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2013-03-03". Official Charts Company.
    • "Cry on My Guitar": "Official Scottish Singles Chart Top 100 – 2018-08-17". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 August 2018.

External links

• Official website