Tara Van’s new 4-song EP, “MILES ON IT,” finds meaning in the uncertain moments of life, love, loss, gratitude, and strength to keep going. It’s a personal reflection from the singer-songwriter on resilience, perseverance, and hope. It blends different emotional experiences, all carrying the same message of growth, human connection, and appreciation for what really matters.

The EP was recorded entirely at Apt Sea Sound with producer Mark Calderone and is about personal strength, artistic legacy, and real connection. Each track offers a different view and grounds the project emotionally, without losing its message about everyday life. The title track, “Miles On It,” is about enjoying what you have and holding onto those experiences as long as you can.

Followed by “I’m A Vine,” this track is about learning to accept help from others and love your own gifts, with horn player Tom Moffett and bass player Alex St Kitts. “Moving Picture Show” is a tribute to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and its cultural impact on the city, and Van’s grandfather, a living founder of the festival, weaves personal history into a broader cultural heritage.

It ends with “Take Your Light Down,” a raw, single-take studio track that celebrates the power of real human connection and the imperfections that make creative expression real. Its rawness is a welcome antidote to an increasingly AI-dominated world, a reminder of the value of authentic human connection. “MILES ON IT” is a self-reflection, a positive outlook, not afraid of life’s challenges. This collection encourages you to keep growing, stay connected, and cherish what you carry through life.

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“On Ice” explores openness, self-protection, and personal reflection, delivered with emotional depth and polished pop craftsmanship by Tori Lord, who brings a theatrical background and choral training. Now based in New York, Lord’s varied musical background suits a record where expressive vocals meet carefully controlled production.

“On Ice” centers on a piano-led production, with layered vocals adding texture and emotional weight. Lord’s choral training gives the track detail that matches its polished presentation. Her background as an actress adds expressiveness to the song’s artistic direction, keeping the emotional themes at the center of the listening experience.

The song is about self-protection and openness, and that emotional balance works. The song alludes to the conflict between suppressing feelings and the emergence of personal truth, fitting the controlled, emotionally charged nature of Lord’s music. That distinction is a clear thematic foundation for “On Ice,” and her experience touring with Celine Dion adds another layer to her growth as a performer.

Lord continues to work with mentor Rob Wells and producers and songwriters Marty Martino, Theo Tams, and Kayla Diamond from The Party Department to create a sound that blends personal expression with a more cerebral pop feel. Out now via Bowery Electric and backed by tastemaker support and a visual campaign from Michael McCrary, “On Ice” also builds anticipation for Lord’s debut EP, out December 2026. The single shows an artist finding her creative voice through emotional honesty and careful craftsmanship.

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