Change the Show

Change the Show marks a significant stylistic pivot for Miles Kane, moving away from the aggressive garage-rock of 'Coup de Poudre' toward a more expansive, soul-influenced sound. Recorded after a chance meeting with the duo Sunglasses for Jaws, Kane scrapped earlier, more structured sessions to embrace a looser, more improvisational energy. This shift resulted in an album heavily indebted to the 1960s and 70s sounds of Northern Soul and Motown, characterized by prominent brass arrangements and a 'glam-stomp' rhythmic sensibility. Critics noted that this record represents Kane's most 'well-rounded' work, successfully blending his punk-adjacent swagger with a pop savant's ear for melody. The inclusion of Corinne Bailey Rae on 'Nothing's Ever Gonna Be Good Enough' highlights the album's collaborative, genre-blurring spirit. It stands as a testament to Kane's ability to evolve while maintaining his core identity as a mod-revivalist icon.