Mile (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Noel Hartough |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Tallahassee, Florida , United States |
Key people | Noel Hartough, David Lareau, Stan Turner, Marlin Clark, Davy Mason |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Mile was an alternative rock ensemble consisting of five members from Tallahassee, Florida, active between 1998 and 2003. The band gained recognition primarily for their track "Back to the Floor" and its accompanying music video aired on MTV, along with the song "Perfect Ending," which appeared in the motion picture Saving Silverman.
History
Established in 1998 by vocalist and songwriter Noel Hartough, Mile initially attracted attention through local gigs and connections with Jeff Hanson, who managed Creed. Hartough, having prior contracts with Aware Records and Deep South Records, collaborated with multi-platinum producer John Kurzweg to produce demo recordings. These demos led to a publishing agreement and interest from major record labels, culminating in the creation of Mile.
The group’s roster featured Hartough, David Lareau, Stan Turner, alongside Marlin Clark and Davy Mason—both formerly part of Mighty Joe Plum, an Atlantic Records band that had secured a Top 6 rock radio hit before joining Mile.
Major label release
Following a showcase in New York, Mile secured a deal with Columbia Records in 1999. Their album Driving Under Stars was released on August 29, 2000,[1] with the lead single "Back To The Floor" promoted across rock radio stations in the United States and Canada. The album was produced by Malcolm Springer (known for work with Matchbox 20 and Collective Soul) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (associated with Stone Temple Pilots and Seether). Critical reception was largely favorable: PopMatters ranked it #8 in their "Best of 2000" list; Billboard praised its richly layered guitar arrangements; AllMusic described it as a "promising debut." AOL highlighted the album's Southern-inflected sound paired with Hartough's distinctive viewpoint. The music video for "Back To The Floor" received airplay on MTV2 and MuchMusic.
Charts
| Year | Title | Billboard 200 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Back To The Floor" | 50 | Driving Under Stars |
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