Although Miller has been compared to Hozier, Miller is in a category all of his own. Tor Miller has a distinctive voice that sweeps you away on your first listen of his EP, Headlights. He sings, “Hold the phone/ I never knew you felt so alone/ Let it be known/ I never wanted to let you go.” The piano melody on this track is entrancing and helps add to the vulnerability and beauty of the song. Through the tone of his voice and his lyrics, Miller showcases a vulnerability that is rare in such a young artist. The last song on the EP, “Hold The Phone,” was the first song he recorded, and he recorded it on his iPhone. After listening to this song, there is no questioning Miller’s vocal ability. The moving lyrics, paired with his crisp notes, create a soulful and moving spirit that enthralls the listener. If you are to listen to only one track off of this EP, it should be this one. On “Headlights” it is just Miller and his piano. The powerfully delivered lyrics project the raw emotion Miller taps into while singing. The next track on the album is titled “Now and Again.” This track filled with Miller’s soulful and raspy vocals singing about thinking about a girl now and again. Miller croons, “In the lonely hours of midnight/ When New York City’s lying wide awake/ Under the glow of the street light/ I feel the rumble of the concrete mix.” The song is filled with a gospel fervor, something that is somewhat uncommon in the popular music of today. ![]() Miller glorifies and poeticizes the city in a way that many seasoned musicians have failed to do. “Midnight” is an ode to Miller’s hometown of New York. ![]() This EP delivers just a taste of his true musical talent. ![]() On February 2nd, 2015 Miller released his first EP, Headlights. The 20-year old, New York based singer has the voice and lyrical ability of a musician twice his age. ![]() Remember the name Tor Miller, because as the year goes on you will begin to hear more and more about him.
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