Miles Gallan: THE LOST BOYZ Is “A Map for the Unseen”

 

Miles Gallan: THE LOST BOYZ Is “A Map for the Unseen”

With his faceless persona and DIY approach, Miles Gallan has quickly become one of the most intriguing names in independent music. His upcoming album, THE LOST BOYZ, promises to expand that vision — free to download, narrated by DJ KLEAN, and featuring contributions from “& co.” We spoke with Gallan about what listeners can expect.

Q: What inspired the title THE LOST BOYZ?

Miles Gallan: It’s about people who don’t see themselves in the spotlight. The ones who feel invisible, overlooked, or left out. The Lost Boyz are everywhere — online, in the streets, in our heads. This album is their story.

Q: Why choose to have narration in the project?

Miles Gallan: Narration turns an album into a journey. DJ KLEAN isn’t just hosting; he’s guiding you through the narrative, setting the mood, almost like a GPS in a world that doesn’t exist yet.

Q: You’ve chosen to release it for free with a “fair price” option. What’s the reasoning behind that?

Miles Gallan: Accessibility. I don’t want anyone to miss out because of money. Free makes it open, but the fair price option lets people support if they feel moved. It’s about choice, not barriers.

Q: How would you describe the sound of THE LOST BOYZ?

Miles Gallan: Cinematic, raw, unpredictable. It jumps between energy and stillness. It’s hip-hop, digital soul, and fragments of the internet stitched together.

Q: The credits say “& co.” Who does that include?

Miles Gallan: Friends, collaborators, voices I respect. Some are known, some are brand new. The “& co.” is about community — no hierarchy, just contribution.

Q: What do you hope listeners take away from this album?

Miles Gallan: That being lost doesn’t mean being alone. There’s a map in the chaos, and this album is one version of it.

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