Artist description Ziggy Stardust meets Cheap Trick in the Graveyard. Mixture of late period British Invasion and 90's influences. Hooks and melody interlaced with sometimes morbid lyrics.

Music Style Post-Ballroom of Mars Pop Melody Rock Angles of Saturn

Musical Influences David Bowie, Beatles, The Who, T. Rex, Supergrass, Guided by Voices, Pink Floyd, The Smiths

Similar Artists Beatles, Ziggy Stardust, Morrissey, Television, Frank Black, Echo and the Bunnymen, Blondie

Artist History Formed in 1998 by James Miles. The combo has played sporadically in the Phoenix Metro area. In 1999 released first CD, "Twin Engine Telegram." Audiences are typically hypnotized by glittery stage attire. Propeller is currently recording and gearing up for more shows.

Group Members James Miles (Guitar, Vox, Song-Generator). Lewis Lowrey (pharmaceutical bass, vox). Tony "Crypto" Robinson (Avionic Percussion).

Instruments G&L Telecaster, Gibson SG, Fretless Bass, Drums

Albums Twin Engine Telegram

Press Reviews Phoenix New Times has describes "Twin Engine Telegram" as a "hearty slice of pop fare..." From Propeller to Propelher to Propeller 12, it's been quite the journey for singer/songwriter/guitarist/pilot James Miles. Once a live trio, defections have left him essentially a one-man band. Happily, he had the talented Pete Forbes record drum parts for Twin Engine Telegram before Forbes moved to Florida last year and Miles finished the disc by singing and playing guitar and bass himself. Power pop is the rule of the day and Miles impressively handles the impressive hooks and harmonies that make up these eight songs. He juxtaposes buoyant music with somber lyrics such as "I'll follow darkness as my guide" (from Unnatural Causes) to great effect throughout the disc. Several songs feature baroque arrangements that laugh at verse-chorus-verse conventions. The disparate segments are occassionally overdone and don't connect each time they're used, but when they do, like the middle-eastern outro of Digging My Own Grave, it's stunning. Miles' songwriting reach far exceeds the grasp of his production values -- the album was recorded on a four-track and is consequently lacking in sonic clarity--but that can't obscure his genuine talent. A- by Thomas Bond, Arizona Republic's Get Out magazine, January 6, 2000.

Location Phoenix, Arizona - USA

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