The Milk

Once again, as I was messing around on Spotify, I came across a new band who calls themselves The Milk.  At first I was very skeptical because I had never heard of them before or any of my friends talk about them, but I'm glad I decided to check them out.  I now consider them one of my favorite bands.  Out of Essex, England, the group of 4 have created a mix of classic Motown with R&B, modern pop, and neo-soul, to create an amazing blend that they call their own.  Rick Nunn on vocals is by far my favorite member of the group; his voice sounding like a mix of Cee lo Green, Bear Rineheart (from Needtobreathe) and Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes).  In their album "Tales from the Thames Delta," many of the soulful songs are capped off by some random outro, in some cases even a sample of electronic music like in my personal favorite song: "B-Roads."  

I guess they like cats?

As I previously mentioned, my favorite song by the group is "B-Roads."  The song samples random and excellently placed vinyl scratches along with a very rhythmic drum beat that carries through the whole song.  Nunn's voice has a really amazing soulful and almost scratchy quality to it that creates an amazing atmosphere that goes along perfectly with the music that surrounds it. 

My second favorite song would have to be a song called: "Hometown."  Most if not all of their songs sound up-beat and "happy," even if the message sometimes says otherwise; this song is no exception.  The subtle guitar hits and the use of keyboard adds a great deal to the soulful/rock  feel of the song.

Also one of my favorites- a new aspect is introduced into their songs: rap

Unfortunately, on Spotify, there is only one album so more digging will have to be done somewhere else hopefully to find some more music.  They are easily one of my favorites now.

-Brooks Gonzales