John Peterson, Author at EARMILK

Shalom makes waves on debut singles "Bad To The Bone" and "Agnes"

Finding truly transcendent, genre-less artists seems harder than ever nowadays, not for lack of talent, but mainly because there's just so many ways to be boxed in. That's why finding…

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Tremayne enlists Charlie Noiir and Backxwash to confront his "Daddy Issues"

Toronto artist Tremayne is no stranger to being on the forefront of the cutting-edge Toronto underground scene. Having floated around the periphery of the collective Canadian hip-hop conscious, he has absorbed…

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Blondshell's debut "Olympus" is your ticket to be cooler than your friends

You know that one friend that brags about being "early" on Phoebe Bridgers, or the one that listened to Moses Sumney and Perfume Genius before they were cool. That's you…

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Illusion Hills deliver on aldrch-assisted "chasm"

Youthful and energetic crew Illusion Hills are a throwback to the simplicity and fun of groups making music. No frills, no pretention, just a group of friends having fun and making the…

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Hidden Renaissance rethinks hip-hop collectivism on "The Hidden Ones"

Hip-hop has often given way to some of the most creative ways to collaborate. In a post-Covid world, Discord community and burgeoning hip-hop collective Hidden Renaissance is rethinking the way we…

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'Look At Me!' provides a nuanced look at the controversial life of XXXTentacion

There were few figures in the late 2010's music landscape that were more polarizing than XXXTentacion, aka Jahseh Onfroy, the generational, diamond-selling artist whose controversies paralleled his achievements. Told through…

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JR Specs teams with Malik Elijah for "Welcome to my Zone"

Continuing a demanding 'Payday' release schedule, Brooklyn-by-way-of-Maine rapper JR Specs has been dropping new music on the 1st and 15th of every month since January. Enlisting fellow up-and-comer Malik Elijah for the newest…

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Khi Infinite finally unveils uplifting ballad "KEEP YOUR HEAD UP" [Video]

Virginia Beach native Khi Infinite has come a long way in the last four months. Steadily and organically building a devoted base of interested fans through social media is no…

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XATIVA's "You're A Mistake" is a feast for the eyes and ears [Video]

The UK has been at the forefront of some of the most unique and striking visual artists in recent memory. Swedish-Ecuadorian artist and innovator XATIVA is the latest to keep your eye…

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Zinadelphia evokes neo-soul royalty on "Mirrorball"

Combining the weathered rasp of Joni Mitchell with the smoky iridescence of Amy Winehouse, aptly named Philadelphia native Zinadelphia is an anachronistic singer that leaves no note unturned in her sweeping…

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Blessing stuns on debut EP 'the girl next door'

Differentiating yourself as an artist is probably the biggest hurdle up-and-comers struggle with as they release music and attempt to cultivate a fanbase. Maybe the easiest way to stand out…

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Dive into abstract hip-hop with Diz's 'ULTRA.VIOLET'

No one embodies the measured IDGAF spirit of Earl Sweatshirt and Wiki more than Diz, a left-of-center abstract emcee that marries his music with his mentality. Simultaneously a battle with demons…

John Peterson

Shalom makes waves on debut singles "Bad To The Bone" and "Agnes"

Tremayne enlists Charlie Noiir and Backxwash to confront his "Daddy Issues"

Blondshell's debut "Olympus" is your ticket to be cooler than your friends

Illusion Hills deliver on aldrch-assisted "chasm"

Hidden Renaissance rethinks hip-hop collectivism on "The Hidden Ones"

'Look At Me!' provides a nuanced look at the controversial life of XXXTentacion

JR Specs teams with Malik Elijah for "Welcome to my Zone"

Khi Infinite finally unveils uplifting ballad "KEEP YOUR HEAD UP" [Video]

XATIVA's "You're A Mistake" is a feast for the eyes and ears [Video]

Zinadelphia evokes neo-soul royalty on "Mirrorball"

Blessing stuns on debut EP 'the girl next door'

Dive into abstract hip-hop with Diz's 'ULTRA.VIOLET'

32Stitches, blklght deliver cover of Sebastian Ingrosso and Tommy Trash's "Reload"

Bay Area artist Fortune Noco shares new release 'Big Moves'

UK rising act Alto Key channels joy of life and love on "wondrous life"

Head Ballet look within themselves and 'Suddenly It's Making Sense' [Video]

Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L drops laid-back eight-track project B4

Artists not to miss at Love Saves The Day in June this year

Red Bull Announces Return Of Culture Clash

Milk + Cookies announces Gucci Mane as headliner

UNUM Festival adds Tobi Neumann, Paco Osuna, Butch and more to line up

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022

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