Sheri Miller finds transcendence in “Waking up to this miracle life”
There is something deeply magnetic about Sheri Miller. The kind of artist who does not just perform music but channels it, lives it, breathes it. Her newest EP, Waking Up To This Miracle Life, is not just a collection of song it is a revelation. It is an emotional, spiritual, and artistic awakening. It is the sound of a woman fully stepping into her power, guided by joy, driven by authenticity, and rooted in the unwavering belief that music is a sacred force for healing and connection.
“Writing is a journey towards knowing yourself, towards becoming yourself,” Miller says. That sentiment is the beating heart of Waking Up To This Miracle Life. Produced by GRAMMY-winner Jeff Bova, known for his work with legends like Herbie Hancock and Celine Dion, this EP is a vibrant, poetic, and utterly human body of work. It pulses with a sense of purpose. It overflows with emotion. And above all, it captures the raw, electric spark of an artist who has learned to surrender fully to the creative process.
“Songwriting is joy. Performance is joy. Creation is joy,” Miller says. “And I’ve always believed my purpose on this Earth is to receive and express that joy through music.”
Born and raised in New York, Miller’s path to music was practically written in her DNA. Her mother was a trained opera singer and classical pianist. Her uncle was a recording engineer. Music filled her childhood, and by age eight, she was already writing her own songs and poetry. Even at that young age, she was seeking something deeper, some meaning hidden in melody, some truth hiding between the notes. That lifelong search for truth through sound continues to drive her artistry today.
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Miller’s early work quickly caught the attention of critics and collaborators alike. Her 2008 debut Mantra and 2011 follow-up Winning Hand were met with acclaim, and she soon found herself working with musical greats like Steve Cropper, Paul Shaffer, and Will Lee. Rolling Stone’s Anthony DeCurtis called her “a powerful first impression,” and tastemaker radio stations like KCRW and WXPN gave her airtime. But somewhere along the way, Miller realized she was drifting from the very passion that had set her on this journey to begin with.
“I think I developed this sense of wanting to prove myself, that I was worthy or that I belonged,” she says. “I really had to step back and remember that making music is about being authentic, true to yourself and honoring the integrity of the songs.”
That revelation became a turning point. She began approaching songwriting not as a way to achieve external validation but as a sacred practice, an act of devotion, surrender, and inner listening. “I had to get out of my own way,” Miller explains. “I had to become a vehicle for the art, rather than trying to control it.”
This shift in philosophy is beautifully evident throughout Waking Up To This Miracle Life. The EP is a sonic mirror reflecting Miller’s growth as a woman and an artist. Working live in the studio with top-tier musicians like drummer Aaron Sterling, guitarist Tim Pierce, and cellist Dave Eggar, she captured raw, visceral performances that sparkle with honesty and soul.
“I wanted the recordings to have the same electricity and honest emotion I felt when I initially received the music,” she says.
Nowhere is that intention more clear than on the radiant title track, a soaring anthem that invokes the spirit of Joan of Arc. Miller describes the songwriting process as almost mystical, receiving a stream of lyrics that felt channeled rather than composed.
“Her energy was brilliantly strong, undeniable,” Miller says of Joan of Arc’s influence. “I chose to be courageous like her, true to my artistic vision. I am a vehicle to receive the songs, a translator and sculptor.”
This deep trust in the muse led to moments of transcendence in the studio. Recording the intimate “Born To Love,” Miller initially thought she had captured a perfect vocal take, until she gave one last, exhausted performance at the end of a long day. To her surprise, that relaxed, vulnerable delivery became the final take. “I learned that ‘magic’ is better than ‘perfect.’ I trust the magic now,” she reflects.
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The EP moves gracefully between celebration and contemplation. “Gold Hearted Man” is sensual and unflinching, while “Joyful Love” brims with the bravery it takes to speak your truth. The dreamy, aching “Empty Sky” explores the quiet devastation of loss, and “Everybody Feels This Way Sometimes” is a beacon of comfort for those navigating mental health struggles.
That latter track, in particular, holds a special place in Miller’s heart. Originally written for a friend battling depression, she eventually realized the song was meant for herself, too.
“It’s a reminder that it’s okay, that it’s good, to feel every emotion, even the negative ones,” she says. “Our emotions guide us on our journey. They are temporary, passing through, energy in motion.”
That philosophy, of allowing, of trusting, of feeling fully, defines the spirit of Waking Up To This Miracle Life. Miller does not shy away from pain, but she does not dwell in it either. Her music transforms it. It takes the wounds and makes something radiant from them. In doing so, she invites listeners to embrace the same sense of awe and openness in their own lives.
The EP is a celebration of being present. Of being human. Of being alive.
“I feel such joy and pleasure knowing that miracles are all around us,” Miller says. “It’s a miracle to be alive at this time. As I open my clear eyes a little wider, listen to my inner voice a little longer, I feel blessed every day to be waking up to this miracle life.”
That clarity and gratitude shine through in every note of this remarkable EP. With Waking Up To This Miracle Life, Sheri Miller has not only created a stunning piece of music. She has shared a piece of herself. One that is bold, tender, wise, and fiercely real.
In a world that often celebrates noise over nuance and polish over presence, Miller’s work is a gentle but powerful reminder of what music can be at its most sacred: a vessel for truth, an expression of soul, a celebration of life in all its messy, magical glory.
Sheri Miller is not just waking up to this miracle life. She is living it, breathing it, and singing it into existence.