Fueled by a visionary spirit and relentless drive, NYC’s Tyler Miller breaks free from the conventional mold of a musician, journeying down a road where creativity collides with innovation.

Congratulations on the release of your debut album, SOPHIA! You’ve described it as a representation of self-reflection and personal growth. Could you delve deeper into the themes and inspirations behind this album? How did you translate these emotions into your music?

SOPHIA was inspired by my evolution over the last 3 years. Thematically it’s a reflection on the complexities of my internalized emotions. “Sophia” means “wisdom” in Greek. It took me years to find a word that encapsulates the themes of the album and also fits the sound of the music. I think “Sophia” does just that. 

Musically, my biggest inspirations for this album were Blonde by Frank Ocean and Dopamine by Julius Black. Translating the emotions into the music was the hard part. It was a very long 3 year process with a lot of guessing and checking, but I think I’ve created a product that represents these emotions very well.

Along those same lines, in today's music industry, where trends often dominate, maintaining authenticity can be challenging. Yet you’ve done such a brilliant job of that. How do you strike a balance between staying true to your artistic vision while also adapting to evolving?

At the end of the day, this is a form of art. Artists should make music because they love making music. People tend to forget that in today's world of virality.  I’m looking for longevity. I want to listen to this album in ten years and still love it. As long as I am always evolving as an artist, I’ll feel good about what I’m doing.

We see this on your Instagram and the way you engage with fans, posting content that is slightly mysterious but incredibly captivating—how do you strike this balance? For most artists aiming to stay a bit mysterious, it just comes off as not posting it being too elusive.

This is something that I am always working on. There is such a fine line between not posting enough and posting too much. I try to ensure that my content is engaging while staying true to my artistry. I have a very clear vision for the album, and I’ve tried to keep that constant with every post I’ve made about it.

You’ve had the opportunity to play some incredible festivals like Nights in Brooklyn and even performing at SoFar Sounds! Having had so many amazing opportunities so early on, what are your goals for the next year of your career?

Every performance is an opportunity for me to get better. No matter how much you prepare for it, it’ll always feel different when you get on stage in front of all those people. I want to always be evolving as a performer. Over the course of the next year, I plan to perform as much as I possibly can.

SOPHIA seems to be the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Could you share a memorable moment or particular challenge you faced during the creation of this album, and how you overcame it to produce a project that is this raw, authentic, and genuine?

When I was recording the final vocals for the album, I overworked my voice to the point where I could barely speak. We recorded the first 3 songs in 3 days, which took about 20 hours. I had to do vocal therapy for about a month before I was able to sing again. Mentally it was really hard. I was in Miami for the month scheduled to record, and I wasn’t able to do the one thing I was there to do. 

That was definitely the biggest challenge in making this album, but it was a great learning experience. At a certain point it was out of my control, and there was nothing to do but fix the problem so I could get back to work.

Another thing you're great at is the narratives you create in your songs. Can you walk us through your creative process, particularly when it comes to storytelling?

My goal lyrically for SOPHIA was to tell stories that are easily relatable. While every lyric has great meaning to me personally, they are still broad enough that the listener can relate them to moments in their own life. I tried to not dive into the specifics of the stories I was telling, but to create imagery through the themes of growth, reflection, and unrequited love that are constant throughout the project.

What would you like everyone to know about you, and about the album?

This album has consumed my life for a really long time. I’ve been working on SOPHIA day in and day out for the last 3 years. I’m really grateful to have been able to create a project that I’m proud of, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.

What do you hope everyone walks away from SOPHIA feeling?

Anything. If SOPHIA makes someone feel something, I’ve done my job. That’s all I can ask for. I just want people to resonate with the project in the way that I have.

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