Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson

Damn that’s a mouthful, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. Can’t we just call him M-Bar or something? I can’t quite remember where I came across this super talented individual, but I’m so diggin’ his music. A jewel in the Nile, in which case the Nile he represents is Brooklyn. On the same label (Say Hey Records) as Shy Child once was, I’m sure that Miles will graduate onto a bigger label too.

When I first listened to his song “The Debtor,” I immediately loved the sound and lyrics, but couldn’t quite pin-point the influence. For some odd reason I was leaning towards a toned down Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, but then I got the fog out of my head and realized it reminded me of the soulful crooning from TV On The Radio (what the fuck is up with all these long names). Re-affirming my assumption, Kyp Malone of TVOTR indeed helped out with the sound.

This rising 24-year old is one to keep your radar on. He sings from the heart with some intense lyrics fueled by some dark blues floating over a sonic landscape. His self-titled debut album hits July 1. Recorded by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor with contributions from Taylor’s bandmates Chris Bear and Daniel Rossen, and we musn’t forget the previously mentioned Kyp Malone. Get the album when it drops! But until then listen to the album’s first single “Buriedfed” below.

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5 Responses to “Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson”

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson Announces US Dates With Bob Mould « Grimy Goods says:
September 4, 2009 at 1:02 am
[...] Benjamin Anthony Robinson Announces US Dates With Bob Mould 4 09 2009 Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson first caught my ear back in 08′ with the release of his self-title debut album recorded and [...]
New York Magazine’s 40th Anniversary « Grimy Goods says:
September 16, 2008 at 4:47 am
[...] out: The National and Grizzly Bear (if you like Grizzly Bear or TV On The Radio, you probably dig MBAR, check him out here). Besides good music the event is being hosted by comedy group STELLA aka [...]
TV On The Radio “Dear Science Tour” « Grimy Goods says:
August 6, 2008 at 6:14 am
[...] to amaze us with some quality music. Afterall, look what Kype Malone did with up and commer Mile Benjamin Anthony Robinson (MBAR). That album is pretty rad. The official release is September 23 via Interscope, but until then they [...]
A.A. Bondy « Grimy Goods says:
June 5, 2008 at 6:30 am
[...] sleepy bedroom voice of A. A. Bondy. Much more simple and refined blues than my last featured fav, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, but this southern man’s songs are full of beautiful chords and honest words. His music reads like [...]
Krackteen says:
May 31, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Off topic … “SHAKAZULU?” that shit cracked me up. lol