![]() ![]() His latest single, “ All Time Low“, is one he’s been holding onto for years after being told he shouldn’t release it. But with the independence that leaving the hold of a label brings comes a new album, new shows, and the new ability to do whatever he wants without conforming to the vision of a larger entity. And of course, like all of us, he had to put the majority of his plans on hold while the earth shut down for a while. He started managing New York hyperpop artist, Mel 4Ever. He parted ways with his label, Glassnote Records. In the last two years, his career has seen some big changes. I feel just as confident recommending his music to a new coworker, a blogger friend, or my grandparents, and I haven’t been wrong yet. I’d argue that Tor surpasses that through the intricacies of his work, the elements that make it timeless. Too often when we talk about “accessible” music in the major label boardroom way, it’s about the lowest common denominator - something that’s inoffensive, simple, and easy for the majority of people to passively listen to. Mixing the energy of an old NYC detective film noir with the careful craft of modern pop music, Tor has written a catalogue of songs that can appeal to everyone. ![]() It was four quick tracks, just over 16 minutes, but it was all I needed to get hooked and remain on this bandwagon for nearly a decade. I discovered Tor Miller’s debut EP, Headlights, on this very day eight years ago. ![]()
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