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First Impressions: Miles Jenson’s ‘Country Club’ Treads Familiar Ground with Flair

By on April 23, 2025
Photo credit: Tommy Petroni

Miles Jenson’s “Country Club” arrives cloaked in lush instrumentation and noble intentions. But while the production—courtesy of Grammy-winner King Garbage—is undeniably rich, the song’s central conceit feels familiar. Critiques of suburban drug culture have existed in protest art for decades, and Jenson’s take, while sincere, doesn’t entirely push the conversation in a new direction.

That said, Jenson clearly knows how to set a scene. The arrangement is meticulous—layered fingerpicking, crisp percussion, and just enough space to let his lyrics land. There’s drama in the way it unfolds, which keeps the song from slipping into preachiness. He’s at his best when he’s ambiguous, letting listeners wrestle with the discomfort rather than spelling it out.

What’s promising is the tension between form and content. Jenson isn’t afraid to contrast pretty music with thorny truths, and when that contrast is sharpest, he shines. With his new EP Sunshine Goldmine just around the corner, it’ll be interesting to see whether he leans further into that dissonance—or plays it safer to build a broader base.

Jenson feels more like a playwright than a pop star. He’s developing a voice with clarity and conscience, and there’s enough potential here to suggest he’s still evolving—still figuring out how to surprise us.

Caption: Sunshine Goldmine EP Artwork

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