Album Reviews – EARMILK

Bay Area rappers come together to debut '1 Umbrella'

8.0

The debut album and formation of 1 Umbrella consists of Oakland and San Francisco rappers, ALLBLACK, 22nd Jim, Lil Bean, Lil Yee and ZayBang, who are all under the EMPIRE…

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8.5

Dash Hammerstein unleashes riveting self-titled chamber folk album [Album Review]

Dash Hammerstein has just released his highly anticipated self-titled album. The full length is an eleven track thoughtful chamber folk record that proves simplicity, in the right hands, can be…

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6.5

Nate Ruess's The Format returns after nearly 20 years with 'Boycott Heaven' [Album Review]

Phoenix, Arizona’s The Format released their first album in nearly two decades, Boycott Heaven, via Vanity Label on January 23, 2026. Nate Ruess, best known as the frontman of the…

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8.5

Brittney Carter is the "Black Sheep" in latest EP

Chicago-based rapper Brittney Carter, releases Black Sheep EP. The 4-track project brings soul, rap and hip-hop beats while allowing the listener to embrace being the black sheep of the family,…

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6.0

Camper narrowly misses the mark on debut mixtape "Campilation"

Producer, songwriter, and multi-Grammy-winning artist Camper has released his debut project, Campilation. Formerly known as DJ Darhyl Camper Jr., the producer has assembled a truly impressive roster of artists for…

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9.0

Cam Kahin settles into a new sound on debut LP "CHUG"

Toronto-based alt-rocker Cam Kahin has released his debut album, CHUG. Having started making music during the pandemic, 23-year-old Cam Kahin hasn’t wasted any time getting his name out there. Over…

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8.0

Niambi Ra takes you through space with debut album "Stellar Nebula" [Album Review]

After a four-year hiatus, New York artist, Keziah Niambi Ra John-Paul, artistically known as Niambi Ra, releases her debut album Stellar Nebula. Inspired from artists including Missy Elliott, Chaka Khan…

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7.5

A$AP Rocky is back with 'Don't Be Dumb' after almost 8 years [Album Review]

After nearly a decade of delays, one-off singles, live performances, and personal controversy, Harlem native A$AP Rocky has finally released Don’t Be Dumb, the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Testing, via…

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8.5

Tessa Rose Jackson is her own "Prizefighter" in New Album The Lighthouse [Album Review]

The singer-songwriter and composer hailing from London, Tessa Rose Jackson is set to release her debut album under her own name, The Lighthouse, on January 23rd of 2026 after releasing…

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8.5

Dove Ellis arrives with his indie folk stunning debut 'Blizzard' [Album Review]

Mystery can be a powerful and artistic tool. Irish singer-songwriter Dove Ellis has wielded it expertly, shunning interviews and biographical details while letting his music speak entirely for itself. With…

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8.0

Queer pop artist Kenton deals with years of hurt on new album "Sweetmouth" [Album Review]

Rising pop artist Kenton has released his new album Sweetmouth. An album written to navigate the tensions between religion, queer identity, and both self- and familial-love, Sweetmouth sees Kenton try to…

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8.0

TEYA is a 'Corporate Composer' in new EP [EP Review]

When your coworker asks you ‘what EP are you listening to?’ at your corporate job, respond saying, Corporate Composer by TEYA. The 25-year-old Austrian singer releases her second EP delivering…

Archives: Album Reviews

Bay Area rappers come together to debut '1 Umbrella'

Dash Hammerstein unleashes riveting self-titled chamber folk album [Album Review]

Nate Ruess's The Format returns after nearly 20 years with 'Boycott Heaven' [Album Review]

Brittney Carter is the "Black Sheep" in latest EP

Camper narrowly misses the mark on debut mixtape "Campilation"

Cam Kahin settles into a new sound on debut LP "CHUG"

Niambi Ra takes you through space with debut album "Stellar Nebula" [Album Review]

A$AP Rocky is back with 'Don't Be Dumb' after almost 8 years [Album Review]

Tessa Rose Jackson is her own "Prizefighter" in New Album The Lighthouse [Album Review]

Dove Ellis arrives with his indie folk stunning debut 'Blizzard' [Album Review]

Queer pop artist Kenton deals with years of hurt on new album "Sweetmouth" [Album Review]

TEYA is a 'Corporate Composer' in new EP [EP Review]

Memory Spells & Jordan Whitlock explore the musical value of distance on new album track "Higher"

Cypress Key’s “Just a Fool” blends New Orleans soul with indie rock reflection

Clandestina's Politically Erect: A Global Voice for a Disjointed World

Mr Eazi and King Promise turn nostalgia into Afrobeats groove on “That Way”

Gena Perala strikes with cinematic precision on alt-country gem “Machete”

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

J Consult : Transforming hit music into a bankable financial asset

Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

Moises "MO" Santizo introduces fresh concept of experiencing interviews through vinyl

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022