Album Reviews – EARMILK

LOBE create a playful improvisation sound on debut album 'was that on purpose?' [Album review]

8.5

Bay Area ensemble LOBE released their debut album, was that on purpose? Combining jazz, alt-folk, and nostalgic pop culture influences, the album is a collection of nine songs that celebrate the…

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9.0

Gabriel Jacoby's 'gutta child' is an unfiltered exploration of growth and maturation [EP Review]

Gabriel Jacoby released his debut EP, gutta child, on November 14, 2025, via Bourne Records. Tampa native Gabriel Jacoby has released his long-awaited debut project gutta child after years of…

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8.5

The New Black Boy Group 2BYG Debuts “The Yearbook” Mixtape

If you were a fan of the boy group B2K in the early ‘2000s or enjoy listening to early ’2000s r&b, then you will groove to the new music from…

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9.5

The release of Ata Kak's 'Batakari' feels too good to be true [EP review]

The funky creativity of Ata Kak remains unrivaled, even thirty years after his only full-length release. This year, longtime fans were gifted with something new to fall in love with. Batakari…

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7.5

SORRYNOTSORRY create haunting soundscapes on new album 'The Other Side' [Album Review]

Brooklyn-based psychedelic rock duo SORRYNOTSORRY released their new album, The Other Side. Having previously released singles like “Foggy Like a Bladerunner,” “Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs,” and “Disappear,” the duo’s latest…

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9.0

Ayoni breaks through on her album debut, 'Isola' [Album Review]

As an artist who has immersed herself in many corners of the world, Ayoni knows how to ground herself through life’s constant changes. Bajan-born and San Diego–based, she infuses her…

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7.5

St. Panther explores our 'Strange World' on their new EP [EP Review]

St. Panther released their anticipated EP Strange World after teasing the eponymous track in September. Multi-instrumentalist and genius behind St. Panther, Dani Bojorges-Giraldo (they/them) has successfully blended genres and created a…

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9.0

Rosalía transcends pop conventions on symphonic masterpiece 'LUX' [Review]

There's something profoundly beautiful when artists demonstrate genuine versatility across projects. It's even rarer when they risk abandoning the sound that brought them worldwide acclaim. This is precisely what Rosalía…

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8.0

BLK ODYSSY is stuck in haunting limbo on 'MOOD CONTROL' [Review]

In the year since his last project, Juwan Elcock, the genius behind BLK ODYSSY, has a lot on his mind. The Austin-based R&B singer manages to leave it all in…

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7.5

Kinneret connects with the birds on new album 'Field Guide' [Album Review]

Viral indie sensation Kinneret has released her new album Field Guide. Inspired by a major move from Los Angeles to New York City and a newfound passion for birdwatching, Field…

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9.0

A minimalist masterstroke: Babeheaven’s 'Slower Than Sound' balances heart and haze [EP Review]

Babeheaven, the London-based duo made up of vocalist Nancy Andersen and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jamie Travis, are masters at making deliciously introspective electronic pop. After a period of creative quiet, they have made a return…

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9.0

Lily Vakili talks new album 'Oceans of Kansas' and tour stories [Album Review, Live Performance, & Interview]

On Friday, October 24, 2025, Lily Vakili performed at The Lilypad, an intimate venue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where murals cover every wall and seats fill every available space. Vakili was…

Archives: Album Reviews

LOBE create a playful improvisation sound on debut album 'was that on purpose?' [Album review]

Gabriel Jacoby's 'gutta child' is an unfiltered exploration of growth and maturation [EP Review]

The New Black Boy Group 2BYG Debuts “The Yearbook” Mixtape

The release of Ata Kak's 'Batakari' feels too good to be true [EP review]

SORRYNOTSORRY create haunting soundscapes on new album 'The Other Side' [Album Review]

Ayoni breaks through on her album debut, 'Isola' [Album Review]

St. Panther explores our 'Strange World' on their new EP [EP Review]

Rosalía transcends pop conventions on symphonic masterpiece 'LUX' [Review]

BLK ODYSSY is stuck in haunting limbo on 'MOOD CONTROL' [Review]

Kinneret connects with the birds on new album 'Field Guide' [Album Review]

A minimalist masterstroke: Babeheaven’s 'Slower Than Sound' balances heart and haze [EP Review]

Lily Vakili talks new album 'Oceans of Kansas' and tour stories [Album Review, Live Performance, & Interview]

Mosez Jones & Jon Rivera share bold collaborative project 'PSEUDO TONES'

My Dreamz of collaborative duo My Dreamz shares cinematic mixtape 'REORG'

Siarhei Panamarou on working with Gotye, DJing, producing and the Minsk music scene [Interview]

Prithvi Prakash turns pain into healing on “Ghost”

Nick & June feel nostalgic on new single "2017"

Winter Music Conference returns to Miami Music Week with new home for 2026

Simone Feroci establishes his towering presence in the world of bass guitars with hopeful track "California Forever"

UK Festivals Wrapped Up: A diverse weekend of music, food and culture

DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

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