A year has come and gone as music has helped get us through the toughest of times and keep us happy during the best of times. Although this year didn't end up being one to remember for music lovers, at least it didn't end last week right? I've covered 7 albums a week since January and now it finally time to unveil my choices for the top 50 albums of 2012. I want to thank all of the readers for sticking with me this year and wish everyone a happy holidays and a very merry Christmas. I can't wait to get started on new...
Considering it's already been December 21 in several continents for a few hours -- and we're all still here -- let's continue with our list, as planned. In less than a fortnight 2012 will be little more than a memory for most. As the persistent optimists of the world compile their half-baked lists of New Year’s resolutions for another year on the third rock from the sun, many treasure this transitional period of time as one for reflecting on the most seminal moments that shaped the last 12 months as a whole. For...
When the last of the bombs stop falling, what'll you do with the world that you're left with? Ask the inner visions of Björn Flóki, the latest director featured in Sigur Ros's wild and varied Mystery Film Experiment. With Valtari's third track "Varúð" as both inspiration and...
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...
True fans of music spend countless hours searching for that next great song, album or artist, whether it be online or in a local record shop. The beautiful thing about music in today’s age is that technology has created an infinite supply of great music that is available to us at the click of a...
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...
This is your Daily 2% - Chilled and Ready to Serve. We will try to bring you one "chill" track every day. This is for when you get home and you are trying to unwind. You reach for that glass of wine or that unlit Black & Mild or maybe you reach for something more herbal. This track is for...
Welcome back to this edition of The Indie Sabbath, your Earmilk source for all things indie from rock, pop, and psychedelic, to folk, experimental and everything in between. It has regretfully been some time since the last Indie Sabbath, so needless to say I am anxious to make up for lost time in...