![Earmilk Presents: SYL [Interview + Exclusive EP]](/thumbs/post/485x231/first-world-problems.png)
It is with great pleasure that I introduce Sylvain Kauffman, the electrohouse-turned-chill producer known as SYL. His breakthrough album 2sense dabbles in the realm of chillwave, ambient, and downtempo melodies that soothe the soul and bring peace of mind. We met up with SYL to discuss the past, present, and future of his career in music. Hey man, thanks for joining us today. First off, tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m Sylvain Kauffman. I'm 19 years old and from Fresno, California. Currently, I'm living...
While Calgary's Sanctums are dropping the first release on their own newly established label Modern Math Recordings, this isn't their first foray. Among others, their Truth Lifting Up Its Head Against Scandals freelease turned some beat heads and piqued some ears; get ready for more piquing because MM001 is an experimental treat. The EP starts out with the subdued "Thirst or Land" and "Tympanum", each equally ominous and hypnotic gelid house grooves. Atmosphere is center stage here, expertly weaved and maintained by...
![Kailo - Say That Way [EP]](/thumbs/post/320x152/milktub.png)
It's a wonderful thing, technology. Always allowing people of all ages to create any type of music, from anywhere, at any time, and upload it for the rest of the globe to hear all straight from their very bedroom. That's, at least, the case for a 19-year old producer called Kailo. He represents the...
![Blackedout - Blackedout [EP]](/thumbs/post/320x152/lonely_large.png)
I first introduced Blackedout on Earmilk with his soothing organically driven track "Bambi", which created a subtle ambient beat over calming guitar chords, layered with natural bird chirps and deep sub bass. To continue his run of downtempo bliss, Blackedout adds three more beautiful tracks to...
"Infusion" evolves like a landscape outside the window of a cross-country train. This seven-minute electroacoustic voyage pairs citric synths with earthy guitar, syncopated beats with weightless, wordless vocals. Hailing from Nantes, France, producer Fabien Dortel collages these longer-form...
The latest from British songstress, Indiana, once again delves into that enticingly dark ambience that she is quickly perfecting. "ANIMAL" utilizes simplistic drum work, a rumbling bass line, but keeps the vocals as the focal point. With a pronounced echoing vocal effect, the emotional side of the...
![Evil Needle - Qualia [Album]](/thumbs/post/320x152/evil-needle.png)
Evil Needle is one of those producers who isn't exactly limited to one type of style, though he understands the importance of developing and maintaining a signature sound. A majority of the time, his work can be categorized as downtempo or experimental, though it is definitely not limited to that...
A Quick Word from the Author: I made a joke to a friend the other day that the Indie Sabbath is a bit like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart—as in we both go on random hiatuses for extended periods of time, only to return for a bit and joke about our absence. It's a recurring pattern that I...
![Sanctums - MM001 [EP Stream + Video]](/thumbs/post/485x231/sanctums.png)
![Indiana - ANIMAL [Video]](/thumbs/post/320x152/indiana.png)
