Corey-Ross Miles
- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
Corey-Ross Miles is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and writer, best known for his work under the artist alias Kye Merrick and, in earlier projects, as Couchlock Studios. He gained recognition for his contribution to the original "Dear Alcohol" Mega Remix by Dax, where his raw, emotive vocal performance drew comparisons to Chris Cornell.
As of 2024, Miles is developing Gritfolk, a genre that blends elements of classic rock, folk, country, grunge, and hard rock, characterized by its cinematic depth, raw intensity, and deeply introspective songwriting.
With a low-tenor range, Miles' voice is defined by warmth, resonance, and a dynamic balance between clarity and controlled grit. His chest voice is full-bodied and powerful, while his ability to transition smoothly into his mixed and head registers allows him to deliver both soaring, commanding passages and softer, more intimate vocal moments. His articulation and emotive delivery make his vocals stand out across multiple genres, from rock and folk to soul and Motown. He focuses heavily on lyric-driven performances, ensuring that every word carries weight. His production approach further enhances this by preserving the natural character of his voice, keeping effects minimal to maintain the raw, organic feel of his recordings.
A multi-instrumentalist and self-taught producer, he built Couchlock Studios, his personal creative space, where he meticulously crafts music with a focus on organic production, sonic warmth, and unfiltered authenticity. His approach to engineering and production is heavily influenced by Bruce Swedien and Vance Powell, two figures known for their ability to create immersive, dynamic recordings that retain both depth and clarity. Like them, Miles avoids relying heavily on digital processing, instead favoring a primitive, natural approach that allows performances to breathe. Inspired by Swedien's philosophy, he prioritizes depth, dynamics, and space over artificial enhancements, believing that great recordings should capture the full emotional impact of a performance without excessive manipulation.
Beyond music, Miles has a distinct literary voice, often incorporating rich imagery, layered symbolism, and intricate wordplay into his lyrics and writing. His storytelling leans heavily on contrast, duality, and introspective depth, using poetic and narrative techniques that allow themes to unfold with both subtlety and emotional weight. His lyrics and prose frequently explore the intersection of tradition and modernity, the tension between individualism and conformity, and the struggle to maintain identity in an increasingly artificial world.
From 2018 to 2024, Miles was the frontman and co-founder of The Outdividuals, a genre-blending musical project he formed alongside Max Pollack-Forgues. As the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Miles brought his raw, emotive vocal style and songwriting expertise to the project, while Pollack-Forgues contributed his classical training and multi-instrumental abilities. The duo operated under their independent label, Couchlock Studios, ensuring complete creative control over their sound. The Outdividuals became known for their experimental approach to genre fusion, combining elements of rock, blues, reggae, and progressive influences to create an immersive listening experience. After several years of pushing creative boundaries, the project dissolved in 2024, allowing both artists to pursue individual musical directions.
As of 2024, he is laying the foundation for his concept album, "The Echo Generation," a project that expands on themes explored in his experimental literary work, "A Symphony of Strangers." While separate works, A Symphony of Strangers serves as a narrative testing ground for Evolutio Writing, a form Miles is developing that allows stories to evolve dynamically through shifting perspectives and contradiction, rather than adhering to a fixed, linear structure. Inspired by the epistolary tradition, Evolutio Writing reflects the fluid nature of discourse and belief, mirroring how perspectives change through interaction and challenge. Rather than treating music and writing as separate disciplines, Miles approaches them as interconnected forms of storytelling, where lyrical depth, sonic textures, and thematic development reinforce one another to create a fully immersive artistic experience.
In addition to his music and experimental storytelling, Miles writes Reflective Manifestos, a collection of essays published on Substack, where he explores artistic integrity, creative philosophy, and cultural critique. His work in this space examines the state of modern artistry, the impact of digital culture, and the necessity of depth and authenticity in an era dominated by surface-level content.
Miles is also known for his work on "Also Known As" (2017) and continues to expand his reach into soundtrack composition, media scoring, and immersive storytelling. While music remains his primary focus, he explores creative opportunities that allow sound and narrative to intertwine, reinforcing his belief that art should be timeless, deeply resonant, and unafraid to challenge convention.
He continues to push creative boundaries across music, literature, and multimedia, blending raw storytelling with immersive soundscapes in his upcoming works.
As of 2024, Miles is developing Gritfolk, a genre that blends elements of classic rock, folk, country, grunge, and hard rock, characterized by its cinematic depth, raw intensity, and deeply introspective songwriting.
With a low-tenor range, Miles' voice is defined by warmth, resonance, and a dynamic balance between clarity and controlled grit. His chest voice is full-bodied and powerful, while his ability to transition smoothly into his mixed and head registers allows him to deliver both soaring, commanding passages and softer, more intimate vocal moments. His articulation and emotive delivery make his vocals stand out across multiple genres, from rock and folk to soul and Motown. He focuses heavily on lyric-driven performances, ensuring that every word carries weight. His production approach further enhances this by preserving the natural character of his voice, keeping effects minimal to maintain the raw, organic feel of his recordings.
A multi-instrumentalist and self-taught producer, he built Couchlock Studios, his personal creative space, where he meticulously crafts music with a focus on organic production, sonic warmth, and unfiltered authenticity. His approach to engineering and production is heavily influenced by Bruce Swedien and Vance Powell, two figures known for their ability to create immersive, dynamic recordings that retain both depth and clarity. Like them, Miles avoids relying heavily on digital processing, instead favoring a primitive, natural approach that allows performances to breathe. Inspired by Swedien's philosophy, he prioritizes depth, dynamics, and space over artificial enhancements, believing that great recordings should capture the full emotional impact of a performance without excessive manipulation.
Beyond music, Miles has a distinct literary voice, often incorporating rich imagery, layered symbolism, and intricate wordplay into his lyrics and writing. His storytelling leans heavily on contrast, duality, and introspective depth, using poetic and narrative techniques that allow themes to unfold with both subtlety and emotional weight. His lyrics and prose frequently explore the intersection of tradition and modernity, the tension between individualism and conformity, and the struggle to maintain identity in an increasingly artificial world.
From 2018 to 2024, Miles was the frontman and co-founder of The Outdividuals, a genre-blending musical project he formed alongside Max Pollack-Forgues. As the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Miles brought his raw, emotive vocal style and songwriting expertise to the project, while Pollack-Forgues contributed his classical training and multi-instrumental abilities. The duo operated under their independent label, Couchlock Studios, ensuring complete creative control over their sound. The Outdividuals became known for their experimental approach to genre fusion, combining elements of rock, blues, reggae, and progressive influences to create an immersive listening experience. After several years of pushing creative boundaries, the project dissolved in 2024, allowing both artists to pursue individual musical directions.
As of 2024, he is laying the foundation for his concept album, "The Echo Generation," a project that expands on themes explored in his experimental literary work, "A Symphony of Strangers." While separate works, A Symphony of Strangers serves as a narrative testing ground for Evolutio Writing, a form Miles is developing that allows stories to evolve dynamically through shifting perspectives and contradiction, rather than adhering to a fixed, linear structure. Inspired by the epistolary tradition, Evolutio Writing reflects the fluid nature of discourse and belief, mirroring how perspectives change through interaction and challenge. Rather than treating music and writing as separate disciplines, Miles approaches them as interconnected forms of storytelling, where lyrical depth, sonic textures, and thematic development reinforce one another to create a fully immersive artistic experience.
In addition to his music and experimental storytelling, Miles writes Reflective Manifestos, a collection of essays published on Substack, where he explores artistic integrity, creative philosophy, and cultural critique. His work in this space examines the state of modern artistry, the impact of digital culture, and the necessity of depth and authenticity in an era dominated by surface-level content.
Miles is also known for his work on "Also Known As" (2017) and continues to expand his reach into soundtrack composition, media scoring, and immersive storytelling. While music remains his primary focus, he explores creative opportunities that allow sound and narrative to intertwine, reinforcing his belief that art should be timeless, deeply resonant, and unafraid to challenge convention.
He continues to push creative boundaries across music, literature, and multimedia, blending raw storytelling with immersive soundscapes in his upcoming works.
