A Chat with Miles Jeppson (20.05.26)
Miles Jeppson is quickly emerging as one of alt-pop’s most intriguing new voices, not only for his sound but for the meaning he builds around it. His debut eight-track LP, GREEN, feels less like a standard release and more like the opening statement of a deliberately crafted creative era. We chat with Miles Jeppson about all things music below.
OSR: Your album GREEN feels like a full world, rather than a collection of songs. At what point did you realise this project was becoming an ‘era’ rather than just an LP?
Jeppson: I feel like it just came to life as an Era once I started playing concerts. People showed up in green, with custom outfits on theme, bracelets, etc. That’s when it all started to form.
OSR: The GREEN aesthetic taps into nostalgia from the late ’90s and early 2000s while still sounding modern. Which artists, films, or cultural moments influenced the emotional atmosphere of the project most?
Jeppson: I love bands from the late 90s/early 2000s. That will always be my biggest source of inspiration. Bands like Green Day, All American Rejects, Oasis, Weezer, etc. But I also just really love modern pop music too.
OSR: There’s a strong sense of youth identity and emotional honesty throughout GREEN. Were there specific personal experiences or memories that shaped the writing process?
Jeppson: The writing process of GREEN was very new to me. Lots of figuring out what I wanted to talk about. I settled on a few topics, the main ones being the emotional struggles of growing up in my teenage years, hopeful yearning, and the desire for love.
OSR: Fans seem deeply connected to the colour green itself: wearing it to shows, reposting visuals, and turning it into a shared symbol. What does ‘green’ represent to you personally?
Jeppson: People ask me if there’s more to the album being named GREEN, and I wish there was more, but to be honest, it’s just my favourite colour; you have to search within the songs to find meaning. Don’t worry, though, stay a while cause the next album title has a very deep meaning.
OSR: Tracks like ‘CORE MEMORY’ and ‘HEAL ME’ feel especially reflective and vulnerable. Was it difficult to open up emotionally on this record, or did it come naturally?
Jeppson: These are very vulnerable songs, yes. I wanted to rip my guts out writing them, because nothing as vulnerable as this is easy to write/sing about. But once I’m in the process of doing it, I know it’ll be for the best.
OSR: Your music blends alt-pop melodies with rock textures in a way that feels very cinematic and nostalgic. How do you approach balancing catchy songwriting with emotional depth?
Jeppson: I’ve always been a melodies guy, so balancing that with trying to find the correct way to write lyrics has taken some time. It’s just all about practice, really.
OSR: A lot of artists chase virality, but your fanbase feels genuinely community-driven. What do you think people are connecting with most in the Green era?
Jeppson: I love my little Greengos (that’s not the fan base name, I just made that up now). I mainly just focus on being best friends to anyone that comes in contact with my music, cause I know if the roles were reversed, that’s what I would want. So literally down to just responding to everyone’s DM’s goes a long way.
OSR: The visual side of your artistry, grainy photography, vintage aesthetics, and nostalgic imagery, is incredibly cohesive. How involved are you in shaping the creative direction behind the scenes?
Miles Jeppson: I LOVE building the creative world around music. Yes, I do the whole side of that with my music, and I never want to stop having control of it. It’s delicious.
OSR: You’ve seen rapid growth across Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Has the sudden increase in visibility changed your relationship with music or with your audience?
Jeppson: I wouldn’t say I’ve had Rapid Growth; it’s been more of a slow rise. Which I’m fine with, it lets me learn along the way. To answer your question, though, numbers will never affect my creative look at my music.
OSR: GREEN already feels like the start of something much bigger culturally and creatively. Where do you see this movement going next, and what can fans expect from the next chapter of Miles Jeppson?
Jeppson: I see the album GREEN wrapping up its era within the next couple of months. I see green as a colour and as my brand, never going away. She’s my baby. The next chapter of Lil Jeppson is dropping a hip-hop/rap album titled Blue. No, I’m kidding, the next chapter will start soon. Lots of new music coming, new creative ideas, and more concerts later this year, LETS GOOO!
Many thanks to Miles Jeppson for speaking with us. Find out more about Miles Jeppson on his official website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Spotify.
