#miles Kane is that bitch 💅

[nicoscheer]

Don’t come for me, but sometimes I think Miles and Alex would be happier if they had switched careers. Miles selling out Arenas and having ten thousands of fans screaming his name while Alex (and the monkeys) get to just make their music any way they want for a ‘small’ but oh so fiercely loyal fan base …

(But obviously I have no Clive cause I know neither of them and therefore don’t know how they really feel)

sometimes it still boggles my mind why isn’t miles is a big household name. in the early days of his career he got all it takes for a making of a superstar (now still too!). the looks, the skills, the friends/connections, the personality, etc.

genuine question; why and when do you think it goes wrong for him?

(disclaimer: gonna go ahead and say i’m so sorry that this is so long. 😂 i sorta went off the rails by the end. but i’m a stan and this is pure catnip for me. 😂 i don’t know why you chose me to ask, but i’m very fucking glad you did so i can be on the record.)

i think i understand what you're asking, but even as a general sentiment, i don't think anything has Gone Wrong for him. when you lay it all out, yeah, it seems like he Should be a bigger star. but i think it's complicated. so i'm gonna try to break some shit down to help you get Unboggled haha.

so. to start. becoming a household name/superstar is an immeasurable feat which rarely has to do with pure/raw talent alone. it is also very rarely just an accident or luck - although that does have tons to do with it. but more often, there's a Machine behind these big, household names. whether that means the right a&r rep from the right label being at the right show at the right time (which def falls under the umbrella of luck). or it could be some combo of nepotism, networking, privilege, etc.

either way, being backed by a Machine is the rarest and most efficient path to Superstardom. being the Full Package simply isn't enough. i listen to plenty of artists across multiple genres who have the talent, style, beauty, awards, personality, great stage presence, sold out shows, etc, and they aren't household names by any stretch of the imagination, just like our sweet miles.

another thing to realize is that people throw around the word 'superstar' a lot. ACTUAL superstars/megastars excel beyond genre to every corner of the world. the general population who don't listen to country music probably wouldn't know whoever the popping young country artist is right now. but you know who they DO know? dolly fuckin parton. she is a recognizable figure and name who transcends genre.

if we want a more specific example, relative to miles kane, we can look to arctic monkeys. they are extremely popular. they have megahits. uk's beloved sons, as they very well should be. but the everyday indie rock fan who has a few of their records and goes to shows may only recognize alex by face or name, and not even necessarily that. but what about people who don't listen to that genre? what about the general population? they might recognize a hit from AM, but would they necessarily know the band's name? the parents and grandparents of the world might recognize the chorus of 'do i wanna know?' from the radio at best, but more than that? nah. that might sound like an odd barometer, but that's the kind of measurement you use for superstardom. do people who aren't the target audience still know the artist.

let's look at it from the opposite angle. the beatles are the definition of household names, right? now, personally, i don't fuck with them like that. i don't own their records or listen to them of my own volition. but just by osmosis, i can name each member, might be able to match those names to faces, and could probably name five of their songs if someone stopped me on the street to win $500. and i’m sure i’m not alone in that.

you see what i'm saying? standom vs fandom vs casual fan are all different things, and yet none of them equate to household name recognition.

SO. with all that being understood, it isn't a question of why miles isn't a superstar. it's that less than 1% of artists can ever reach the level of what superstardom means. that's just how the cookie crumbles.

but i wanna talk about what miles fucking kane is. since i have your attention. and i need a proper miles kane appreciation post on my fucking record.

if i believed in fate, which i mostly do, i'd say miles has a level of fame which is perfect for him. he gets to make the music he wants to make, with whomever he wants to make it, and work whenever he wants, at his own pace -- which is very fucking fast. like goddamn sit down, boo.

he gets to have an intimacy with his fans that seems like a great balance between unknown and too known. he can be personal at gigs/after shows. doesn't need beefy security. paparazzi aren't hounding him at asda or walking max or out at the pub. he can express himself through fashion and hairstyles without a Team telling him no, nor some IG celeb page getting thousands of comments about how Bad an outfit is. (which should never happen because she is cunt all the time purr.) he can be himself on social media without his every word and move being under scrutiny.

this man is FREE. if anything, i would imagine some household name Superstars would be envious of this kind of career. the best of both worlds. a balance. his fandom is ride or fucking die about him, myself included. he gets to experience a love and affection that's more than superficial. he's not singing into a void or a faceless mass. his shows are packed and electric with fans right on top of him. like. idk how many times i've read a fan experience of someone getting to hug him, touch him, get his sweat on them, give him gifts, have personal conversations, etc.. but also, he gets to play to those big festival and stadium crowds, too. he has made a beautiful career for himself. WITHOUT a machine. that’s nothing to shake a stick at.

(disclaimer: the rest of this response slowly devolves into defensive Stan territory 😂. but the aggressive tone is NOT in response to you, anon, i PROMISE. i can tell that your question was a genuine curiosity. this is just an opportunity for me to put in my two cents after years of reading dumbass people talking shit about miles.)

and also. if i can talk my shit on his behalf??? since there are a slew of haters who wanna say he's a failure or some hanger on/opportunist? i promise you this man is good. all his solo records charted, and his latest album debuted at #5. he has been on a long ass tour with a fuckload of the shows being sold out. he is featured on a new song every two fucking months with artists of various celebrity and recognition. that's not including all his side projects. he was both a model and performer at '24 paris fashion week. this man WORKS and is respected by his peers enough to collab on everything from music to clothes. do i think miles would like to be a bigger star deep down? SURE. you could probably say that about a majority of musicians. he cares about his craft, and he’s also a ham! i’m sure he is gonna keep working hard to gain more popularity, but i don’t think he is disappointed with what he has by a long fucking shot. that man is confident in who he is. he is extremely, vocally grateful. and he don’t do that fake shit.

AND to those losers who like to walletwatch and comment on how much money he does or doesn't have just because he doesn't have the level of Fame or millions that A.T. does? the man can drop an easy stack at harrods on a pair of shoes and his dog wears custom designer collars. and as far as i know, he has a nice home in a nice area. so be for fucking real, girl. he isn’t fucking slumming it. he is living a more than comfortable life that he's EARNED. and even if he isn't, drip or fucking drown, ho.

so i guess this is all to say that.... superstar or not... miles kane is that bitch. 💅

like. we all know that, right?? we been knew that, right????? because to be very fucking clear, alex turner told y'all asses that fifteen fucking years ago.

x

anyway. sorry, anon, my dear. i kinda went into stan territory there. 😂 i just needed to get some shit off my chest about the bullshit i've read people say over the years.

but thank you for choosing to ask me my opinion, because honestly, talking about miles in any capacity puts me in the zone. i love that bitch bad. if i was the type, i would be arguing on his behalf on the internet all fucking day 😂

tl;dr: no need to be mindboggled, anon. superstardom is a rare condition. i don't think anything has gone wrong for miles kane. i think he's doing everything just right.

[depressedraisin]

conductor alex × violin soloist miles. discuss.

[lalaballa]

Alex Turner *chatty on stage* @ TBHC tour

You remember that sound?...You remember that TRAIN? (looking at Miles) ...In the night...in a dream...from the back... (505 intro with Miles Kane, TRNSMT, Jul 1st, 2018) 🤧

Let's go back to Cornerstone where IT'S ALWAYS NOON AND WE CAST NO SHADOWS (Oct 7th, 2018) 👀

You can call me anything you want...but SHE DIDN'T FUCKING MEAN IT (Oct 7th, 2018) 😔

Come on in the water Austin, cause it's lovely and warm (Oct 7th, 2018) 😎

Because we’d always have a connection you see...You just know these things...UNSPOKEN...Know what I mean? (After Cornerstone, Oct 28th, 2018) 💌

Well done mr. Miles Kane!...HE MOVES THE MOON THAT KID (Before The Ultracheese, Mar 24th, 2019) 🍑

I just wanted to be one of the HIVES (Star Treatment, Mar 24th, 2019) 👯

U can call me anything u want...Come on PENDEJO (Cornerstone, Mar 30th, 2019) 😆

What do you mean I'M NOT YOUR MATE? (Before Library Pictures, Mar 31st, 2019) 👀

With your hands between your thighs....HE'S GOT A KNIFE (505, Mar 31st, 2019) 🤐

You can call me anything you want...because she was always a bitch to me...is what the sister said...just to be clear...they both gave me nothing but KINDNESS...I wish them no ill will...no ill will (After Cornerstone, Mar 31st, 2019) 💅

All me lights are fucking wonky today...wonky fucking lights...but I'm having a nice (?) I'm having a nice (?) because...I'm BATMAN (Pretty Visitors, Mar 31st, 2019) 😺

Just please take it easy I'm A LITTLE GUY (Four out of Five, Mar 31st, 2019) 🥹

BITE MY LIGHTNING and tell me how it tastes... // Don't sit down cause I've moved your chair...very important!...I 'm just looking out for you! (Don't sit down, Apr 7th, 2019) 🥵

Come and stay with us YOU FUCKER (Four out of Five, Apr 7th, 2019) 👀

Why 'd u only call me when you 're high? Because I LACK THE CONFIDENCE (Apr 7th, 2019) 💔

Come on in to the water, the water 's lovely, come on in...with me...// She's a silver lining lone ranger riding...in the water (RU Mine, Apr 7th, 2019) 💦

(Compilation from yt videos and tumblr blogs in 2018)