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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 The Last Shadow Puppets are an English supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane ( the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes ( Mini Mansions). The Last Shadow Puppe ...
. He was also the former frontman of the Rascals, before the band announced their break-up in August 2009. He has focused on a solo career since 2011 and remains a member of the Last Shadow Puppets (2007-present) alongside
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
frontman
Alex Turner Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Arctic Monkeys. Turner is known for his Songwriter, lyricism ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealism, surreal ...
. 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. His third solo album, '' Coup De Grace'', was released on 10 August 2018 via Virgin EMI. His fourth studio album, ''
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'', was released on 21 January 2022 via
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. 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 Birkenhead () is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England. The town is on the Wirral Peninsula, along the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. It lies within the Historic counties of England, historic co ...
, Wirral and was raised in nearby Meols. He played the saxophone as a child. His cousins, James and Ian Skelly, two founding members of
The Coral The Coral are an English rock band, formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside. The band emerged during the early 2000s. Their 2002 debut album ''The Coral (album), The Coral'', from which came the single "Dreaming of You (T ...
, had a great influence on his music taste while he was growing up.


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 The Coral are an English rock band, formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside. The band emerged during the early 2000s. Their 2002 debut album ''The Coral (album), The Coral'', from which came the single "Dreaming of You (T ...
and high-profile bands such as the
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
. They also went on to tour with bands like
the Coral The Coral are an English rock band, formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside. The band emerged during the early 2000s. Their 2002 debut album ''The Coral (album), The Coral'', from which came the single "Dreaming of You (T ...
,
the Zutons The Zutons are an English indie rock band formed in Liverpool, in 2002. The band currently consists of Dave McCabe (vocals, guitar), Abi Harding (saxophone), Jay Lewis (guitar), Neil Bradley (keyboards) and Tim Cunningham (bass). The band's ...
,
the Dead 60s The Dead 60s were an English ska punk band from Liverpool. The band's sound is a mixture of punk rock, ska, dub and reggae. They have taken influences from artists such as King Tubby, Jackie Mittoo, Gang of Four and A Certain Ratio. Hist ...
and the
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
. 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 ''
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'', 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
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cover.


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

Whilst touring with the
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
, Kane and front man
Alex Turner Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Arctic Monkeys. Turner is known for his Songwriter, lyricism ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealism, surreal ...
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 Last Shadow Puppets are an English supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane ( the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes ( Mini Mansions). The Last Shadow Puppe ...
. 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 ''The Age of the Understatement'' is the debut studio album by English supergroup the Last Shadow Puppets, released on 15 April 2008 by Domino Recording Company. It was written between band co-frontmen Alex Turner and Miles Kane in 2006. I ...
'' 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
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with a special guest appearance from
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, to whom Kane lent his
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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, 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 Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Arctic Monkeys. Turner is known for his Songwriter, lyricism ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealism, surreal ...
in Kane's other band
The Last Shadow Puppets The Last Shadow Puppets are an English supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane ( the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes ( Mini Mansions). The Last Shadow Puppe ...
. On 19 October 2015 Owen Pallett, who contributed the string arrangements on ''
The Age of the Understatement ''The Age of the Understatement'' is the debut studio album by English supergroup the Last Shadow Puppets, released on 15 April 2008 by Domino Recording Company. It was written between band co-frontmen Alex Turner and Miles Kane in 2006. I ...
'', confirmed work on a second
The Last Shadow Puppets The Last Shadow Puppets are an English supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane ( the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes ( Mini Mansions). The Last Shadow Puppe ...
album. In November 2015, producer James Ford confirmed that work on the second album had been completed. On 10 January 2016, the band released their first single since 2008. The song, " Bad Habits", was accompanied with a music video 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 Zachary Edwin Dawes (born July 2, 1985) is an American musician, producer, engineer, and technician, best known as the bassist for the bands Mini Mansions and The Last Shadow Puppets. He has also worked extensively with Brian Wilson, Lana Del Rey ...
. 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 "
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" 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 Columbia Records is an American reco ...
and began recording his solo album with Dan Carey and
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, who had previously worked with
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and
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.


''Colour of the Trap'' (2010–2012)

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
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at several shows in December. He then continued solo performances in January and February 2011, before supporting Beady Eye at eight shows in March. Kane released another single, "Come Closer" on 20 February 2011, reaching No. 85 on the UK Singles Chart. "Rearrange", the third single from his debut album, was released on 27 March 2011 and reached No. 149 on the UK Singles Chart. The album, titled '' Colour of the Trap'', was released on 9 May 2011. One track, "My Fantasy" features backing vocals from
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, while another, "Happenstance" is a
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between Kane and French actress Clémence Poésy. Half of the tracks on the album were co-written by
Alex Turner Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Arctic Monkeys. Turner is known for his Songwriter, lyricism ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealism, surreal ...
, Kane's partner in the Last Shadow Puppets. Kane supported the
Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
at two shows in
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in June 2011, and was their support act on their Australian tour in January 2012. It was also announced on 19 October 2011 that Kane was to support
Kasabian Kasabian ( ) are an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997 by lead vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and second vocalist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Chris Karloff and bassist Chris Edwards. Drummer Ian Matthews joined in 2004. Karloff ...
on their UK tour in December 2011.


''Don't Forget Who You Are'' (2013–2015)

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. 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 Alexander David Turner (born 6 January 1986) is an English musician. He is the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Arctic Monkeys. Turner is known for his Songwriter, lyricism ranging from kitchen sink realism to surrealism, surreal ...
. The album was released on 3 June 2013, debuting at No. 8 in the UK charts. It was produced by Ian Broudie of
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, and features two tracks co-written with
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("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 Arctic Monkeys are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. They comprise lead singer Alex Turner, drummer Matt Helders, guitarist Jamie Cook and bassist Nick O'Malley. The co-founder and original bassist Andy Nicholson ...
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
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on the opening track "Johanna" of the soundtrack to the film '' Mortdecai,'' contributing vocals.


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

In September 2017, Kane sang in a Beatles tribute band named Dr. Pepper's Jaded Hearts Club Band. Other members included
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singer and guitarist Matt Bellamy,
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drummer Ilan Rubin, and Zutons drummer Sean Payne. In March 2018, Kane told the
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his new album would tentatively be called '' Coup de Grace'', and would be released in the summer of 2018. In April 2018, Kane released "Loaded", the first single to be taken from '' Coup De Grace''. Its music video was released the following month. 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. In November 2019, Kane supported
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on his UK and Ireland tour. Kane was featured on the song "Dealer", released on
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'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 Zachary Edwin Dawes (born July 2, 1985) is an American musician, producer, engineer, and technician, best known as the bassist for the bands Mini Mansions and The Last Shadow Puppets. He has also worked extensively with Brian Wilson, Lana Del Rey ...
. 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.


Solo band members

His current live band consists of Jennifer Walinetski (drums), Nathan Sudders (bass) and Ben Rose (guitar). His previous live bands included Liam Toon (drums), Oscar Sholto Robertson (drums), Josh McClorey (guitar), João de Macedo Mello (keys/saxophone), Victoria Smith (drums) and Dom John (guitar/keys). In 2010-2014 his live band consisted of Phil Anderson (bass guitar), Jay Sharrock (drums), Ben Parsons (keys/horns) and singer-songwriter Eugene McGuinness (guitar). When in early 2012 the latter left the band to focus on his own career, George Moran replaced him.


Personal life

Kane lived in
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until August 2015, when he moved to
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, to work on the second Last Shadow Puppets record. There, he lived "seven minutes away" from friend and fellow band member, Alex Turner. In 2019, Kane moved back to
Bethnal Green Bethnal Green is an area in London, England, and is located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is in east London and part of the East End of London, East End. The area emerged from the small settlement which developed around the common la ...
. In 2016, Kane apologised to a journalist at Spin he offended with an “ill judged” sexual remark. Writer Rachel Brodsky met the pair in a hotel lobby in New York to discuss their return but was left feeling uncomfortable by Kane’s behaviour. He was also criticised by Brodsky for making some "...very unprofessional comments about (Alex) Turner’s crotch." He began supporting
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in 2010, having previously followed
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. He is a close friend of former Everton and
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footballer Leighton Baines. Kane is asthmatic and carries an inhaler while touring.


Public image

In 2015, he was named one of '' GQ''s 50 best dressed British men. In 2024 Kane released a special edition football shirt with Camden store Modfather Clothing and Admiral Sports in line with Euro 2024.


Awards and nominations


Discography

Note: This only includes artist's solo career, not other projects such as
the Last Shadow Puppets The Last Shadow Puppets are an English supergroup consisting of Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane ( the Little Flames, the Rascals), James Ford (Simian, Simian Mobile Disco), and Zach Dawes ( Mini Mansions). The Last Shadow Puppe ...
, the Rascals, The Little Flames or The Jaded Hearts Club.


Solo studio albums


EPs


Singles


Other contributions


References


External links

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