A Quick Word from the Author: Firstly, apoplogies for the absence of the Sabbath this past Thursday. I've been at a Family Reunion and my Brother's graduation, so I was staying as far away from work as possible -- and on that note, congrats to all the high school grads reading this. It's also worth noting this is not the only Indie Sabbath this week - you'll get your regular does on Thursday again. As I mentioned last week, EARMILK is currently in the gradual and delicate process of refining our features, aiming...
Justin Vernon has made a habit of drawing attention to lesser-known artists - covering their songs, collaborating, giving shout-outs, even remastering and releasing an 8-year-old unfinished album from a band whose members have long since moved on. Winning a couple of Grammy's and getting impersonated by Justin Timberlake on SNL doesn't seem to have slowed or changed him one bit. His newly-formed Wisconsin-based record label Chigliak recently announced their first release will be Amateur Love's one and only...
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Portland's Battleme is the latest project from former Lions frontman Matt Drenik. Having toured and recorded with the Lions for a number of years, Drenik was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease that effected his eyes. Soon after the diagnosis, Drenik moved from Austin to Oregon for the sake...
Reigning from New Jersey, the indie band Steel Train is quietly making a huge ruckus in the underground music scene. I first discovered Steel Train at Bonnaroo 2008. They were one of the first bands I saw after a grueling 6 hour drive, and I was exhausted. My friends beckoned me to see them. I had...
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UK's energetic folk sensation, King Charles is a busy man. From last year's travels to the release of "Bam Bam" and being nominated as MTV's Brand New for 2012 list, this year is another great one for Charles. His debut album is scheduled for this spring and there has been a little surprise every...
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When people say "vantasy", a van is obviously associated in their fantasy. This special term came from Bushwick's indie rock quartet, Spanish Prisoners and they have created a mission around "vantasy". To make their dreams come true, Spanish Prisoners need our help. They began a Kickstarter...
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Brooklyn's Milagres are back with another indie rock jam. Titled"Quiet Street", the track follows the mellow footsteps of their debut album Glowing Mouth via Kill Rock Stars (The Decemberists, Xiu Xiu, Gossip). It begins with Wilson's canny utterance of "I should have known" over a swaying rhythm...
First Aid Kit is made up of sisters Klara Söderberg and Johanna Söderberg from Sweden. Their sound is fundamentally similar to that of Fleet Foxes as they create folk songs with much more life and enthusiasm. Sprawling acoustic guitars, upbeat drums and pianos, and flutes and horns accompany...
