Shaela Miller’s latest single, “Mourning Tonight,” marks a bold step in her musical journey, blending captivating storytelling with a country-tinged new wave sound. Released on February 2, this track is a prelude to her upcoming album, “After the Masquerade,” set to debut in Spring 2024 under Neon Moon Records.
Produced by Graham Lessard, the song is a testament to Miller’s evolution as an artist. Driving bass lines and layers of synth provide a vibrant backdrop to Miller’s soulful vocals, creating a sonic landscape that resonates with emotion. The lyrics, born from Miller’s personal experience of grief, delve into the complexities of navigating loss while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy in daily life.
In “Mourning Tonight,” Miller explores the unpredictable nature of grief, capturing the volatile emotions that accompany the mourning process. Originally conceived as a slow-tempo ballad, the song underwent a transformation into an upbeat dance track, reflecting the ever-changing moods experienced in times of sorrow.
Miller’s decision to collaborate with the Waking Death Collective for the music video, speaks to her commitment to addressing themes of death, dying, and grief through her music. By infusing “Mourning Tonight” with elements of dance, vibration, and song, she offers a poignant reminder that grief is a universal experience that can be processed and embraced in myriad ways.
With its infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics, “Mourning Tonight” is a testament to Shaela Miller’s talent as a songwriter and performer. As she continues to explore new musical territories, Miller’s unique voice and emotive storytelling promise to captivate audiences far and wide. We love her style and we’re super excited to see where her career will go over the coming months!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Shaela Miller’s years spent doing good country music work are safely etched into public consciousness. A turn at this point is by no means an undoing, but a welcome lead into new waters. Miller’s rising profile is being amplified by a sonic reintroduction to one of Canada’s best voices and most sincere stage personalities. On the heels of her lead single “After the Masquerade”, years of top-tier festival circuiting, TV placements like HBO’s True Blood, and many other accomplishments, Shaela sets aside (at least for now) her Loretta Lynn likeness in favour of the synth laden corridors of a new sonic pathway.
Shaela’s forthcoming full-length album After the Masquerade (spring 2024) is a self-indulgent trip back to a world of music she’s been patiently waiting to explore. The record was produced by Graham Lessard (Stars, Timbre Timbre) and recorded at Calgary’s National Music Centre. Set to release on Canadian upstart Neon Moon Records, it’s a binary of “country and new wave that sees the two contrasting styles collide in dazzling fashion” (Plastic Mag) – a collision of genres that helped rear a young songwriter years ago.
“Miller’s storytelling is profound, and her emotive delivery adds depth to the narrative” (Sinusoidal). Expect the air to be no less heavy with the release of second single Mourning Tonight. Where dreams go unspent, the host can be left to wither, but that’s not what’s set to play out here. Welcome to her world – won’t you come on in?
