While I don't claim to be an expert on Sweden, I can say with some conviction that over the years, Sweden has exported some very noteworthy musicians. Major Digression: (As I attempted to compile a concise list of Swedish artists, which ultimately failed to due the sheer amount of talent, I felt compelled to spotlight one artist. Rednex, a Swedish techno group, is responsible for creating the song which would go on to form the dance taught at every elementary and middle school dance, "Cotton Eye Joe".) The latest...
Music Videos have turned into somewhat of an enigma these fateful days, often used as a simple gimmick to promote a track rather than to express true artistic vision. Too often do we find ourselves staring at yet another theatrical presentation of a song that simply pans in and out in slow motion, shot with an SLR and edited to look "Edgy" -- yet, there's still wonderful productions coming out each week, you just have to dig through the hog wash before landing a gem. The latest release from LA based Indie Pop/Rock...
It's finally here. Fellow Canadians and indie-synth rock icons Metric, led by Emily Haines' sublime talent, are all set to release 'Synthetica' tomorrow, three long years after their last studio album 'Fantasies'. In her typically ernest fashion Emily Haines announced the arrival of Metric's...
If the weather near you is also as gloomy as it is in New York, do yourself a favor and listen to some garage soul. The New York band that fits perfectly under those specific desires are called The Due Diligence. Fronted by Isaac Gillespie, this solid rock alliance has given Earmilk an exclusive...
A Quick Word from the Author: EARMILK is currently in the gradual and delicate process of refining our features, aiming to provide more than just lists of tracks, but solid editorials. A big part of this process is creating a feature that tailors to you, the fans, and your needs. In the comment...
On June 5th, Chicago based rock quartet Panda Riot will be releasing a 7" through the Saint Marie family. This record label has previously released one of our favorite electro-gaze albums, Always The Light from Brooklyn's Elika. Known for their selective picking of shoegaze artists, Panda Riot...
A Quick Word from the Author: Before we begin, let's make one thing clear: There is no way anyone can be as excited as I am to have the The Indie Sabbath back -- a motion that is long overdue. It's been just over a year since I debuted the Sabbath last May to an overwhelming response from...
The Neighbourhood, in case you haven't gotten the memo, are one of the hottest tickets in music; the heir(s) apparent to the indie-rock throne. Their singles have floated around the net like a celebrity's hacked cell-phone pictures: everyone was talking about them, no one was sure where they came...