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Band & Musician News - Ōtautahi's Mini Miller shares new single and video 'Early Bones'

Ōtautahi's Mini Miller shares new single and video 'Early Bones'

07 October 2022 - 0 Comments

Mini Miller is the musical project of Drew Miller (she/her), a 17 year old musician and songwriter based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch).

Mini Miller’s indie pop music breezes by the listener, filled with warm acoustic strums, plucked ukulele and vocal harmonies. Special mention should be made of Miller’s lyricism, her songs document her salad days growing up in Aotearoa’s South Island. Miller has strong ties to the local music scene, working closely with Winegum Records and Mousey.

Today Mini Miller shares her new single Early Bones, is the first new music since her debut EP Tangerine Days. Early Bones is accompanied by directed by Karin Yamasaki (K(SQUARED) Productions), and made with help from NZ On Air Music.

Inspired by the new wave of British soul singers, Early Bones is a modern take on classic Doo-wop, full of slapback gat, groovy bass, and emotive strings.

“I have changed a lot throughout my life and evolved into the person I am today,” says Miller. “However, there are still people who only remember me as I was when I was still in primary, intermediate and even the beginning of high school - Early Bones is about those old friends remembering me as I was. Remembering the early bones that went on to make up me and then facing who I am today as an adult.”

Early Bones was produced by Ōtautahi alt pop duo The Response, with Miller saying “it was my first time working and writing alongside producers. I was so lucky to work with Vic and Andy (The Response), who are the most friendly and amazing musicians. We spent weeks meeting up, writing and creating! The sound of Early Bones was influenced by the people I was listening to at the time, Joy Crooks, Oliva Dean, and Arlo Parks. I was enjoying a strong baselines with a groovy sound, which Vic and Andy nailed.”

Early Bones is accompanied by a music video directed by Karin Yamasaki, produced by K(SQUARED) Productions, and made with assistance from NZ On Air Music. "Making a puppet that flowed and tormented me was so fun and crazy that I couldn't say no when they brought up the idea," says Miller.

Reflecting on the track Miller responds “I am happy and relieved that people can finally listen to Early Bones. It's my metaphorical baby, and now it's grown up and ready for the world, and I'm ready for it to be out in the world too."


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Photo Credit: Elisabeth Kralova

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