Album Reviews – EARMILK

Luke James Williams Defines His Sound in Sophomore Album Limes Hotel

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Folk artist Luke James Williams is starting a new chapter. The UK-native released his second studio album Limes Hotel on Friday, April 17th, and the album defines itself as immersive…

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The Moss find their stride on 'Big Blue Moon' [Video]

Indie rock outfit The Moss has returned with a nine-song collection Big Blue Moon. The new album celebrates a renewed sense of identity and freedom. Their first full project in…

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8.5

April + VISTA define reinvention on their new album 'Traditional Noise' [Album Review]

April + VISTA, the musical duo hailing from the DMV’s burgeoning music scene, have released the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2021 album Pit of My Dreams, in the form…

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ZAYN experiments with sound while honoring his Pakistani roots in 'KONNAKOL' [Album Review]

From the first track to the last, it is clear that Zayn Malik, now known professionally as ZAYN, is experimenting with his sound, pushing his vocal range, and continuing to…

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The Academy Is… return with their first album in nearly two decades, 'Almost There' [Album Review]

It's official, Chicago alt-rock band The Academy Is… just released their fourth album, Almost There. Their first full-length album since the release of Fast Times at Barrington High in 2008,…

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GASHI bids farewell to hip-hop with personal, jazz-infused 'The Killah Whales of Gotham 2' [Album Review]

Multi-platinum artist GASHI reunites with JIMI BANKS for The Killah Whales of Gotham 2, released April 10th via Orca Sound Records. For the Brooklyn-raised artist with a legendary backstory, born…

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Rina Rain shares transformative mantra and meditation album 'Whispers of Rain' [Album Review]

Bay-area singer, artist and meditation guide Rina Rain has just shared her debut album Whispers of Rain. The seven-track meditation and mantra collection is a musical sanctuary reminding listeners to…

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Irene Skylakaki Transforms Shame Into Liberation on Electrifying Album 'Shame' [Album Review]

Greek singer-songwriter Irene Skylakaki has entered an entirely new sonic world with Shame, released via Fine! Records. While her lyrical themes may share DNA with previous work, this album represents…

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Thundercat dropped new album 'Distracted' so we paid attention [Album review]

Fifteen tracks, six features, and an endless array of ways you could listen to Thundercat's newest album, Distracted. Lying upside down on the couch with your hair dangling down to…

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rum.gold bares his soul on 'Is There Anybody Home?' [Album Review]

rum.gold released the long-awaited follow-up to 2023’s U Street Anthology in the form of Is There Anybody Home? via Independent Co. Washington D.C’s rum.gold has released his 3rd studio album…

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7.5

Pitou Embraces Creative Freedom on Expansive Second Album 'P2' [Album Review]

Dutch singer-songwriter Pitou returns with P2, her second full-length album arriving March 20, 2026. Following 2023's critically acclaimed Big Tear, the Amsterdam-born artist has created something that feels both evolutionary…

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Ireland's rapper Curtisy embraces the light after the darkness in "Get a Life!"[Album Review]

After St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Ireland’s very own Curtisy releases his third studio album, Get A Life bringing music that will make you slow down, go out and enjoy the green…

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Luke James Williams Defines His Sound in Sophomore Album Limes Hotel

The Moss find their stride on 'Big Blue Moon' [Video]

April + VISTA define reinvention on their new album 'Traditional Noise' [Album Review]

ZAYN experiments with sound while honoring his Pakistani roots in 'KONNAKOL' [Album Review]

The Academy Is… return with their first album in nearly two decades, 'Almost There' [Album Review]

GASHI bids farewell to hip-hop with personal, jazz-infused 'The Killah Whales of Gotham 2' [Album Review]

Rina Rain shares transformative mantra and meditation album 'Whispers of Rain' [Album Review]

Irene Skylakaki Transforms Shame Into Liberation on Electrifying Album 'Shame' [Album Review]

Thundercat dropped new album 'Distracted' so we paid attention [Album review]

rum.gold bares his soul on 'Is There Anybody Home?' [Album Review]

Pitou Embraces Creative Freedom on Expansive Second Album 'P2' [Album Review]

Ireland's rapper Curtisy embraces the light after the darkness in "Get a Life!"[Album Review]

M4TR rebuilds emotion and sound on "Reimagination: The Remixes, Vol. 1" [Album]

Darkswoon shares emotional depth and sonic power on “Antivenom”

Maya J’an creates captivating ethereal alt pop with "new june" [Video]

D’ANDRÉ shares high-energy and hypnotic single "Ghini"

SMIC moves forward with "Loge" [Album]

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

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