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Millsmoke On The Skyline

Chris Koza202614 songs

Koza returns with a humble yet instrumentally rich folk record with soft acoustic tracks alongside robust, upbeat country tunes.

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Tracks

    1. Vanishing PointA soft album intro with quaint male vocals and a slide guitar.Folk · 106 BPM · Ab3:27
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    1. Two Way MirrorCalm and narrative, this reflective track uses acoustic to coax you in and a slide guitar to keep you around.Folk · 170 BPM · D4:27
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    1. North Country DaughterA slower, more somber use of guitars with a dreary drum.Folk · 79 BPM · G3:43
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    1. Esko, MNThis gently playful track features piano and strings.Folk · 86 BPM · E3:57
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    1. Meet MeAn upbeat and fun banjo track with stunning vocal harmonies.Folk · 122 BPM · D3:25
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    1. Moonshine RodeoUpbeat with a steady acoustic and country drums.Folk · 156 BPM · E2:48
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    1. MosquitoesPitch a tent on the countryside, acoustic guitar, vocals, and mosquitoes.Folk · 80 BPM · B3:17
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    1. WaitA lyrically sharp piece with a simple yet strong use of the acoustic guitar.Folk · 120 BPM · Am3:02
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    1. Raw DealA lovely departure with the use of piano and gentle melodic vocals.Folk · 66 BPM · F3:47
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    1. Last TuesdayA feel good, motivating track that feels like driving around country roads.Folk · 103 BPM · F2:28
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    1. Red LightClassic harmonica and more stunning vocal harmonies, this track feel homey.Folk · 146 BPM · G3:46
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    1. VoyageursThis calm song uses the combination of piano, slide guitar, and smoky male vocals to transcend you.Folk · 73 BPM · Bb4:21
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    1. A Beautiful ExpanseA reflective melody that centers acoustic and drums.Folk · 82 BPM · G3:45
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    1. Favorite PlaceThis track sinks you into the slide guitar one last time. Features the accordion.Folk · 76 BPM · D3:18
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About this album

Millsmoke On The Skyline is a 14-song album from Chris Koza, released in 2026. It's folk and indie folk, built on pedal steel, bass and drums. The songs run 66 to 170 BPM, in keys like D, G and E, and they're all vocal tracks. It's a natural fit for road trip, romantic comedy, love and arthouse. Every song comes with an instrumental, so it cuts to length without a re-edit.

Genre
Folk, Indie Folk, Folk Pop, Indie Pop
Instruments
Pedal Steel, Bass, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Banjo
Tempo
66–170 BPM
Key
D, G, E
Vocals
Vocal
Versions
14 alternate versions
Composers
Christopher James Koza, Justin Lansing

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