Today we’d like to introduce you to Myles “Uncle Myles” Bastain, a rising St. Louis artist whose building upon his project, The ReIntroduction, launched across all major streaming platforms. For some listeners, he may be a new name—but for those who know his roots, this moment has been a long time coming and still rising.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Myles has been writing and creating music since he was 12 years old, guided by the layered mix of hip-hop, jazz, and soul that filled his childhood home. A proud graduate of Pattonville Senior High School and a U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, he credits military life for expanding his worldview and exposing him to the stories, cultures, and voices that help shape his music today.
Myles describes his sound as West Coast-influenced with a Midwest-Southern drawl, reflecting both his St. Louis upbringing and the sonic textures he gravitates toward. His artistry is rooted in the smooth oldies and jazz classics his father played on long drives—artists such as LTD, Marvin Gaye, and Johnnie Taylor—and one of his deepest inspirations, Miles Davis’ “Blue in Green,” a fitting influence given that he was named after the legendary trumpeter out of his father’s love for jazz. That foundation widened when he first heard the brilliance of Eric B. & Rakim, igniting his passion for lyricism.
His journey hasn’t always been smooth. Life in the Navy brought long deployments, isolation, and the heavy reality of missing moments with friends and family back home. But through the challenges, Myles learned the value of time and the importance of finding purpose through adversity.
Now, with The ReIntroduction, he aims to deliver music that feels honest, warm, and real. “I make music for everyday people,” he says—a soundtrack for cruising, unwinding, or finding joy in simple moments. Rather than chasing trends, he embraces authenticity: “We create our own cool.”
Listeners can follow him on Instagram at @fastlanemarino, and check out his music—now streaming everywhere.
