tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162Sat, 16 May 2026 07:57:39 +0000http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Milk Milk Lemonade)Blogger670125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-5281405028680195698Fri, 11 May 2012 02:03:00 +00002012-05-10T21:12:39.850-05:00  Over five years have passed since our first mention of today's featured artist, in January 2007, so we were more than a bit tickled when opening a recent email to discover a brand new album was at hand. Stockholm, Sweden based four piece Bring Me The Fucking Riot... Man have now recorded and christened a new full-length collection of ten songs, titled Solidarity Died And So Did We, http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/05/bring-me-fucking-riot-man-solidarity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-4548751680043813856Fri, 04 May 2012 04:17:00 +00002012-05-03T23:22:41.804-05:00  Where more recently released music is concerned, traces of influence from various artists or genres, both past and present, are not all that uncommon for us to notice. Mentioned or otherwise, we always enjoy quiet little comparisons while listening and have a definite treat for sharing today. Chicago, Illinois based Cold Blue Kid began as the solo music project of multi-instrumentalist http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/05/cold-blue-kid-mimic-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-1782406711349201879Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:36:00 +00002012-04-24T21:39:25.641-05:00Admittedly, we are hardly ever punctual in mentioning new records that become available to us, but in this particular instance a date has arrived and the listening is more than a bit splendid. Alarm clocks chime and we can now report that Durham, North Carolina based four piece Free Electric State have an impressive new full-length album, titled Monumental Life, to share with all ears. Originallyhttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-electric-state-monumental-life-lp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-1986412615433817403Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:58:00 +00002012-04-18T22:08:33.277-05:00We Run is a Brooklyn, New York trio consisting of musicians Alexander Gruenburg (guitar, vocals), Martin McDonald (bass guitar, synth) and Jeremy Duvall (percussion) who only recently formed to create music in January 2012. Already there have been a handful of local performances and a debut, self-titled, mini EP presenting three songs, the first of which found us reaching for old Sabbath records http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/04/we-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-6381270450315535717Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:12:00 +00002012-04-17T21:24:12.421-05:00It's been quite some time since we've had the opportunity to listen in on the musical offerings and impressive lineup of Eindhoven, Netherlands-based label Subroutine Records, but now there is a new release from the very first artist to make us fall head over heels. The Sugarettes instantly became a favorite back in January 2007 when we highlighted their debut EP Sugarette City, then grew on us http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/04/sugarettes-destroyers-of-worlds-lp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-2182509645458690Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:57:00 +00002012-04-12T21:03:09.674-05:00We have a fairly long history of being smitten with the music of Jacksonville, Florida trio Starring Me. First mentioned on MML with an introductory post in October 2007 and then again in July 2009 for their seven track CD release Parallels, primary musicians Tara Clendenen (vocals), Reed Clendenen (bass/vocals) and John Hashtak (guitar/vocals) have become a staple of our listening regimen. Alonghttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/04/purplespace-starring-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-7724785692939935820Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:23:00 +00002012-04-03T21:29:56.971-05:00Keeping in loose touch with some of the record labels who have graciously donated sounds of their artists has certainly kept us ear-deep in lovely music for more than a few years. A blessing indeed, but this time we have the fortune of revisiting an MML favourite, with musicians from two previously showcased bands. The Washington, DC trio of Christopher Goett (featured in 2008 and 2009 with Girlhttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/04/silo-halo-night-and-city-lp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-1794426376761083058Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:31:00 +00002012-03-06T20:13:38.914-05:00 It's almost impossible to believe that nearly five years have passed since we first opened our battered old mailbox to find an envelope containing the music of today's featured artist. Originally spotlighted in June 2007, with their self-released full-length album Blanket Ice, Brooklyn, New York based outfit LUFF eased into our collective spine with the hum of heavy guitars to highlight some of http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/02/luff-maybe-its-just-sleeping-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-1337666357458806178Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:34:00 +00002012-01-22T21:42:04.994-05:00Nearly two years ago, in March 2010, we presented an introduction to a favourite (sadly now defunct) music venue that included tracks from a local band we had just discovered. Two short months later, our attention once again focused on the trio of Corey Larrison (guitar, vocals), Chris Courts (bass) and Tyler Griffin (percussion) who make up the Cincinnati, Ohio music collective The Never Settinghttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2012/01/never-setting-suns-meet-me-there.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-5030297877484122105Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:15:00 +00002011-08-15T21:36:25.410-05:00 One long-ago day in 1995 I was sitting in the Cafe Iguana with my friend Dulcie, washing down lunch with a pint, when she asked me if I’d read High Fidelity yet. This was the first time I’d heard of Nick Hornby or his debut novel. Until that point, “High Fidelity” was something I associated with the mysterious concept of “Dolby NR” and the backs of record sleeves. “You have to read it,” she http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/08/courtney-e-smith-record-collecting-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-4793512596365117014Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:32:00 +00002011-08-06T11:26:57.124-05:00Although this particular band name might bring to mind the swirling result of multiple effect pedals, visions of surreal on-stage light shows and a following of seaweed dancing teenagers from 1988 to match, any resemblance to My Bloody Valentine seems to be in name only. In contrast, Several Girls Galore is the wonderfully understated solo music project of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York musician http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/08/several-girls-galore-noise-we-make-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-6299594397865677013Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:31:00 +00002011-08-02T22:34:58.068-05:00In the spirit of doing some much needed catching up, while also updating MML with new music from a band we only began to adore early last year, our latest listening session presents two songs to give an idea of the impressive range in sound you can expect from one band. Collider is a San Francisco, California music project we originally featured in January 2010 with their first pair of EP http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/08/collider-vaede-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-5919995013163279135Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:38:00 +00002011-07-30T09:45:03.236-05:00Existing in various forms since 1990, long-time turned long-distance shoegaze band Skylight continues as a beautifully relevant, yet occasional endeavor we've been fortunate enough to follow in recent years. Although much of our attention has been focused on Chicago's evolving portion of the equation with lovelies Bliss City East, co-founding musician Brent Martino (guitar, programming) and Peterhttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/07/this-scarlet-mourning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-5435618498078126110Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:35:00 +00002011-07-28T22:48:50.537-05:00Keeping in touch with, and frequently visiting the music of artists we've featured previously is one of the most satisfying aspects of maintaining this music blog. Today, we have the fortune of presenting a new endeavor from a well traveled musician and long time friend who just so happens to have been mentioned more often than any other here at MML. Ray Weiss, a disturbingly gifted songwriter http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/07/red-dwarf-world-rock-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-3611380762447082465Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:39:00 +00002011-07-26T21:52:58.035-05:00Eyes and ears have reopened as we finally have the chance to breathe life back into this, our favourite little spot for music. In making a belated return to MML, we've found an appropriate track that just so happens to belong to an amazing EP release from earlier this year. Architecture is the Chicago, Illinois based duo of Rebecca Scott (vocals, guitar, etc.) and Melissa Harris (vocals, http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/07/architecture-when-we-were-young-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-896194679754515360Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:57:00 +00002011-03-13T19:05:44.885-05:00Much like our experience during the first few months of last year, ongoing searches and listening for new music to send 2011 swimming along finds us sorting through a number of incredibly good EP releases to fawn over. For those who could use a healthy dose of past-minded garage rock n' roll, perfectly suited for conquering the new day, we have a serious treat to share this time around. The Gary,http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/03/gary-el-camino-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-6725491873377194401Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:22:00 +00002011-03-01T23:32:35.606-05:00Almost exactly one year ago, in February 2010, we featured the lovely electronic pop of Liverpool, UK collective Hallo... I love You! Since our last mention, contributing multi-instrumentalist Chris McIntosh (also of 28 Costumes and Voo) relocated to Berlin, Germany where he continues to create and record new music under the name Silent Sleep. The debut EP release for his most recent solo http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/03/silent-sleep-scissor-disaster-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-2914113097880482645Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:06:00 +00002011-02-25T00:24:37.346-05:00Presenting the side-projects of various artists from previously featured bands on MML has always been a treat worth sharing, but when the primary musician involved also happens to be the owner of a favourite record label, our interest and curiosity become glued to the little computer speakers nestled in front of us. Custom Made Music is a Virginia Beach based label that was formed in 2007 by Davehttp://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/02/last-remaining-pinnacle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-8112731142035935066Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:41:00 +00002011-02-20T12:59:46.730-05:00Although any thought of ourselves being quick off the mark in finding a new release makes for sweet dreams in MML-land, a swift nudge from friends is often required to guide us in the right directions for music. This time around, like-minded music blogger Mike of Powerpopulist was kind enough to shed light on today's featured artist and we can't thank him enough for the tip. The Sunshine Factory http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/02/sunshine-factory-sugar-lp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-5078415695651132403Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:02:00 +00002011-02-13T13:59:51.625-05:00Walking into a record shop during the early 1980s was almost always a risk worth embracing. With only a few dollars in pocket, no local college radio station or any clue what to expect, music purchases were often based on cover art and what little information could be found on the sleeve. As a result of those years, a collection of outlandish sounds began to fill shoeboxes and crates to shape http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/02/colour-buk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-1320139531935865826Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:29:00 +00002011-02-09T00:52:10.668-05:00After an absence of nearly 10 years, Austin, Texas label Ojet Records decided to emerge from their prolonged hibernation and we are certainly fortunate they did so. In launching, or rather re-introducing, themselves again for 2011, the label has recently made available a solid debut release we've been wrapping our ears around for the better part of a week now. Originally from the Houston/http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/02/bull-thieves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-7153422564817437847Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:07:00 +00002011-02-02T20:12:04.084-05:00Although new singles and demo tracks are often a staple of our daily listening regimen, we usually find patience enough in waiting for a full-length release to arrive before spilling the sounds. In the case of our featured artist this evening, however, a sense of euphoria quickly developed and here you have the goods. Quiet Lights is a Brooklyn, New York troupe of five musicians who have been http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/02/quiet-lights-no-more-canyons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-8022774955483400633Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:28:00 +00002011-01-27T22:32:19.722-05:00In receiving press releases directly from artists or labels, there are often times we make the mistake of reading outside biographies and reviews that don't exactly match up with our own conclusions regarding the sounds we experience. This evening we have a perfect example and an outstanding featured artist to share. Leaders Off is a band that exists on the western coast of Sweden, with http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/01/leaders-off-giant-guitar-lp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-8621189352923974073Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:27:00 +00002011-01-18T23:32:38.319-05:00Connecticut-based label February Records is off to a swift clip for 2011 in releasing both a retrospective 2010 compilation, titled One Year Of Original Music, and downright lovely new offering from today's featured artist. Two If By Sea is the music project of London, Ontario musician Teresa Daniele who enlists the long-distance accompaniment of Chicago multi-instrumentalist Lisle Mitnik (http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/01/two-if-by-sea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29910162.post-7907534677017213000Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:14:00 +00002011-01-15T19:24:11.338-05:00In maintaining this little music blog, we keep no running count of various parts of the world from which musicians send morsels of their audio craft to our email inbox or front door. In the case of today's featured artist, however, we might just have a first where location is concerned. //orangenoise is an impressive four-piece from Karachi, Pakistan consisting of musicians Talha Asim Wynne (http://milkmilk-lemonade.blogspot.com/2011/01/orangenoise-veracious-ep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (4casey4)0