Miles Kane – “Give Up”

Released on February 24th as part of a new four-track EP, “Give Up” is the first single proper from Miles Kane’s as yet untitled second album. Mr. Kane’s already brotherly relationship with Arctic Monkeys is confirmed on a track which, at its most brutal, is reminiscent of last single “R U Mine”. This however isn’t to its detriment. Whilst the lyrics are weak, the music takes control; this particular track obviously intended to take advantage of Kane’s live prowess. However, co-written with Kid-Harpoon, the track is indicative of the problems with Miles Kane’s own brand of indie-rock; the same lack of depth which ended The Rascals career prematurely and stopped his 2011 solo debut “Colour of the Trap” from being a classic suggests that “Give Up” is seemingly just enough to keep Miles Kane clinging to the coat-tails of Alex Turner et al. Although desperate for solo recognition, joint-writing credits, a Noel Gallagher backing vocal and high-profile gigs with Paul Weller all suggest that Miles Kane is very much dependant on his famous friends for a leg up. I like the tune though so whatever…