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{{Short description|British singer-songwriter}}
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|birth_name =
|birth_name =
|alias = Starry Smooth Hound
|alias = Starry Smooth Hound
| birth_date = 1969
|birth_date = {{birth year and age|1969}}
|origin = [[Dorset]], [[England]]
|origin = [[Dorset]], England
|instrument = Vocals, guitar
|instrument = Vocals, guitar
|genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Lo-fi music|lo-fi]], [[experimental music|experimental]]
|genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[Lo-fi music|lo-fi]], [[experimental music|experimental]]
|years_active = 1998–present
|years_active = 1998–present
|label = [[4AD]]
|label = 4AD
|associated_acts =
|associated_acts =
|website = [http://www.4ad.com/vinnymiller/profile/ Vinny Miller on 4AD.com]
|website = [http://www.4ad.com/vinnymiller/profile/ Vinny Miller on 4AD.com]
}}
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'''Vinny Miller''' (born in [[Dorset]], [[England]]) is a [[British people|British]] [[singer-songwriter]] and [[record producer]], once signed to the [[4AD]] label.
'''Vinny Miller''' (born 1969 in [[Dorset]], England) is an English singer-songwriter and record producer, once signed to the 4AD label.


He first came to musical prominence in 1998 as a 4AD signing under the moniker '''Starry Smooth Hound''', releasing a track co-produced by Guy Fixsen (of [[Too Pure]] band [[Laika (band)|Laika]]) on the label sampler ''Anakin''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Various-Anakin/release/401735 Various - Anakin (CD, Album) at Discogs]</ref>
He first came to musical prominence in 1998 as a 4AD signing under the moniker '''Starry Smooth Hound''', releasing a track co-produced by Guy Fixsen (of [[Too Pure]] band [[Laika (band)|Laika]]) on the label sampler ''Anakin''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Anakin/release/401735|title=Various – Anakin (CD, Album) at Discogs|website=[[Discogs]] |date=26 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026015418/http://www.discogs.com/Various-Anakin/release/401735|accessdate=17 July 2020|archive-date=26 October 2009}}</ref>


Two singles, "Pigpen" and "Breaking Out of Your Arms," preceded Miller's debut full-length studio album ''On The Block'' in April 2004.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vinny+Miller Vinny Miller Discography at Discogs]</ref> Two tracks included drumming contributions from [[Clive Deamer]], whose previous credits included recordings with [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]] and [[Roni Size]]. Miller states "Pigpen" was first demoed using the opening drum riff from the [[Led Zeppelin]] classic recording of blues original [[When The Levee Breaks]].
Two singles, "Pigpen" and "Breaking Out of Your Arms," preceded Miller's debut studio album ''On The Block'' in April 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vinny+Miller|title=Vinny Miller|website=[[Discogs]] |date=16 October 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061016004620/http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vinny+Miller|accessdate=17 July 2020|archive-date=16 October 2006}}</ref> Two tracks included drumming contributions from [[Clive Deamer]], whose previous credits included recordings with [[Portishead (band)|Portishead]] and [[Roni Size]]. Miller states "Pigpen" was first demoed using the opening drum riff from the [[Led Zeppelin]] classic recording of blues original [[When The Levee Breaks]].


He has provided guest vocals on tracks by [[Mark Van Hoen]] and [[Sing Sing (band)|Sing Sing]], toured the US briefly with [[John Darnielle]] and [[Peter Hughes (musician)|Peter Hughes]] from American act [[The Mountain Goats]], and recorded radio sessions with [[Mary Anne Hobbs]] for the [[BBC Radio 1]] show ''[[Breezeblock]]'', [[Gideon Coe]] for [[BBC 6Music]], [[John Kennedy]] for [[XFM]], and for [[British Council]]'s ''[[The Selector]]''. He has also collaborated with [[Steve Cobby]], one-half of [[electronica]] acts [[Fila Brazillia]] and [[The Cutler]].
He has provided guest vocals on tracks by [[Mark Van Hoen]] and [[Sing Sing (band)|Sing Sing]], toured the US briefly with [[John Darnielle]] and [[Peter Hughes (musician)|Peter Hughes]] from American act [[The Mountain Goats]], and recorded radio sessions with [[Mary Anne Hobbs]] for the [[BBC Radio 1]] show ''[[Breezeblock]]'', [[Gideon Coe]] for [[BBC 6Music]], John Kennedy<!--- not the redirect to President JFK ---> for [[XFM]], and for [[British Council]]'s ''[[The Selector]]''. He has also collaborated with [[Steve Cobby]], one-half of [[electronica]] acts [[Fila Brazillia]] and [[The Cutler]].


Of his prolonged silences Miller says: "I create when conditions are favourable. That could be soon, or it might be never."
Of his prolonged silences Miller says: "I create when conditions are favourable. That could be soon, or it might be never."
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
*'''''On the Block''''' (19 April 2004)
*''On the Block'' (19 April 2004)
**4AD, CAD 2404 CD
**4AD, CAD 2404 CD
*# "The Yes/No Game" – 1:27
*# "The Yes/No Game" – 1:27
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===Singles===
===Singles===
*'''"Pigpen"''' (AD 2305, 8 September 2003)
*"Pigpen" (AD 2305, 8 September 2003)
*# "Pigpen" – 4:03
*# "Pigpen" – 4:03
*# "The Yes/No Game" – 1:22
*# "The Yes/No Game" – 1:22
*# "Bagged and Tagged" – 4:59
*# "Bagged and Tagged" – 4:59
*'''"Breaking Out of Your Arms"''' (22 March 2004)
*"Breaking Out of Your Arms" (22 March 2004)
**CD (BAD 2413 CD)
**CD (BAD 2413 CD)
*# "Breaking Out of Your Arms" – 3:38
*# "Breaking Out of Your Arms" – 3:38
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===Appearances on compilations===
===Appearances on compilations===
*'''"Dreamt U in a Dream"''' (as Starry Smooth Hound)
*"Dreamt U in a Dream" (as Starry Smooth Hound)
**On the 4AD sampler ''Anakin'' (TAD 8001 CD, 26 January 1998)
**On the 4AD sampler ''Anakin'' (TAD 8001 CD, 26 January 1998)
*'''"Coco Crush (edit)"''' (as Starry Smooth Hound)
*"Coco Crush (edit)"(as Starry Smooth Hound)
**On the 4AD sampler ''Dust Distorts'' (1998)
**On the 4AD sampler ''Dust Distorts'' (1998)

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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.4ad.com/vinnymiller/profile/ Vinny Miller biography on 4AD.com]
*[http://www.4ad.com/vinnymiller/profile/ Vinny Miller biography on 4AD.com]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vinny+Miller Vinny Miller discography at Discogs]
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/Vinny+Miller Vinny Miller discography at Discogs]

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:07, 9 September 2023

Vinny Miller
Also known asStarry Smooth Hound
Born1969 (age 54–55)
OriginDorset, England
GenresAlternative rock, lo-fi, experimental
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1998–present
Labels4AD
WebsiteVinny Miller on 4AD.com

Vinny Miller (born 1969 in Dorset, England) is an English singer-songwriter and record producer, once signed to the 4AD label.

He first came to musical prominence in 1998 as a 4AD signing under the moniker Starry Smooth Hound, releasing a track co-produced by Guy Fixsen (of Too Pure band Laika) on the label sampler Anakin.[1]

Two singles, "Pigpen" and "Breaking Out of Your Arms," preceded Miller's debut studio album On The Block in April 2004.[2] Two tracks included drumming contributions from Clive Deamer, whose previous credits included recordings with Portishead and Roni Size. Miller states "Pigpen" was first demoed using the opening drum riff from the Led Zeppelin classic recording of blues original When The Levee Breaks.

He has provided guest vocals on tracks by Mark Van Hoen and Sing Sing, toured the US briefly with John Darnielle and Peter Hughes from American act The Mountain Goats, and recorded radio sessions with Mary Anne Hobbs for the BBC Radio 1 show Breezeblock, Gideon Coe for BBC 6Music, John Kennedy for XFM, and for British Council's The Selector. He has also collaborated with Steve Cobby, one-half of electronica acts Fila Brazillia and The Cutler.

Of his prolonged silences Miller says: "I create when conditions are favourable. That could be soon, or it might be never."

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • On the Block (19 April 2004)
    • 4AD, CAD 2404 CD
    1. "The Yes/No Game" – 1:27
    2. "Breaking Out of Your Arms" – 3:38
    3. "Roll Complete" – 3:32
    4. "Pigpen" – 4:05
    5. "Cromagno" – 0:36
    6. "Bagged and Tagged" – 4:58
    7. "Afternoon Nod" – 3:33
    8. "Bogeyeater" – 3:59
    9. "Millalude" – 0:40
    10. "Hogbreath Busts a Move" – 2:54
    11. "Alioth" – 5:33
    12. "On the Block" – 5:32

Singles

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  • "Pigpen" (AD 2305, 8 September 2003)
    1. "Pigpen" – 4:03
    2. "The Yes/No Game" – 1:22
    3. "Bagged and Tagged" – 4:59
  • "Breaking Out of Your Arms" (22 March 2004)
    • CD (BAD 2413 CD)
    1. "Breaking Out of Your Arms" – 3:38
    2. "Tanglebot" – 2:49
    3. "Hastener" (Demo) – 2:18
    • 7" vinyl (AD 2413)
    1. "Breaking Out of Your Arms" – 3:38
    2. "Hastener" (Demo) – 2:18

Appearances on compilations

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  • "Dreamt U in a Dream" (as Starry Smooth Hound)
    • On the 4AD sampler Anakin (TAD 8001 CD, 26 January 1998)
  • "Coco Crush (edit)"(as Starry Smooth Hound)
    • On the 4AD sampler Dust Distorts (1998)

References

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  1. ^ "Various – Anakin (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Vinny Miller". Discogs. 16 October 2006. Archived from the original on 16 October 2006. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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