David Myles Explores Heartache On “Still Missing You” Featuring May Erlewine
We’re not ourselves when our hearts are broken. We might lie to our families, our friends, and even ourselves about how we’re doing, putting on a brave face even though we might be falling apart. On his latest single, the pining “Still Missing You” (feat. May Erlewine), Award-winning artist David Myles explores the rudderlessness of days coloured by a heavy dose of heartache. Listen here and watch the official video here. It is the 2nd release from his forthcoming album, Devil Talking, due out on May 24, 2024 (via Little Tiny Records / turtlemusik, Distributed by Warner Music Canada).
David’s newest single floats along in a romantic haze, mimicking the irresistible allure of melancholy and reminiscence that rises up when one yearns for a lover who’s left the picture. In his words, David’s narrator captures the drift of lonesome, regular days and interactions with loved ones where he tries to stay strong. May Erlewine’s dreamy vocal contributions complete the picture; as a huge fan of Erlewine’s work, David wrote her a note on a whim to ask if she’d sing on the song, and to his surprise, she said yes.
“She nailed it,” David says. “A beautiful tone; like the voice of that former lover, whispering to us as we go to bed.“
“I wanted this to sound really natural and smooth. It’s a song about heartbreak and how it lingers. I wanted the focus to be on the intimate vocals, but I really love the additional instrumentation,” adds David. “The classical guitar lead part is beautiful. I added the fluegelhorns late in the game, and I’m so glad I did. Felt like a classic Bacharach song in some ways. Sometimes a sad song is just what we need to feel less alone.”