Kevin Cortez, Author at EARMILK

Four Fists break down their debut album '6666' track-by-track [Interview]

Kevin Cortez

Back in 2011, rappers P.O.S and Astronautalis dropped a 7" single together as Four Fists, a newly announced duo project between the two long-running rapper friends with an extensive history of…

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Sadistik links up with Awful Records' Slug Christ for 'Perseus' [Premiere]

Kevin Cortez

Cult rapper Sadistik is currently prepping the release of the Salo Sessions sequel, Salo Sessions II, due out this Friday independently. Altars, his fantastic God-challenging LP, dropped last April on Equal…

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Tiger Fawn is stalked by an annoying "Little Birdie" [Video]

Kevin Cortez

Orlando loop-driven empress Tiger Fawn is back with her latest experimental-tribal hybrid of a single, "Little Birdie." Per usual, Tiger Fawn emphasizes art on all fronts. "Little Birdie"'s beat is…

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Dead To Me asks the question, 'Would It Kill You'? [Video Premiere]

Kevin Cortez

After a few years of silence, San Francisco punk band Dead To Me are back, once again, in full swing. Following bassist and vocalist Tyson “Chicken” Annicharico's successful substance…

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Studio_Dad gets 'Too Turnt' with Fat Tony & WADE08 [Premiere]

Kevin Cortez

San Francisco's Text Me Records is a machine that has been consistently pumping out exciting and colorful tracks for the digital age of music since last year. The label is…

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Blackfist releases 'Strapped 4 Survival' [Album Stream]

Kevin Cortez

Strapped 4 Survival by Blackfist LA duo Blackfist, made up of producer/rapper VIK and rapper/producer YUNGMORPHEUS, have released their latest record this week, Strapped 4 Survival, self released through their own…

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Chris Orrick shines on 'Jealous of the Sun' [Premiere]

Kevin Cortez

From factory worker to Charles Bukowski of the booth, Michigan rapper Chris Orrick is making his return with the upcoming album, Portraits, due out May 4. The album is a…

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Lonely Parade tackles depression with 'I'm So Tired'

Kevin Cortez

This week, Toronto's Buzz Records announced that they've signed their latest talent, Lonely Parade. The trio of friends started their band in a small town of Peterborough, Ontario, and after…

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Buy Muy Drugs drops a vibrant, manic visual for 'HYPERDOPE DROGAS' [Video Premiere]

Kevin Cortez

When Buy Muy Drugs' debut self-titled album dropped last year, it felt otherworldly, distinct. It wasn't comparative to other releases in hip-hop at the time – hip-hop scantly used here.…

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CashWaveyBoiz give you a glimpse into 'Last Night' [Video]

Kevin Cortez

Montreal-Filipino duo CashWaveyBoiz have released their latest music video and single, "Last Night," featuring singer Nicole, following up their last loosie, "Call Me." Produced by Mayeniac, the song is a poppy,…

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Queen of Jeans show us 'Dig Yourself' a few days early [Album Stream]

Kevin Cortez

At the start of 2016, Philly pop band Queen of Jeans released their charming self-titled EP. The project boasted a handful of hazy songs full of beach-rock twang, swirling vocal…

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Denmark Vessey drops "Trustfall," produced by Earl Sweatshirt [Video]

Kevin Cortez

Detroit rapper Denmark Vessey is readying to release his upcoming album, Sun Go Nova – a record split into two EPs, with one EP produced entirely by Earl Sweatshirt and…

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Four Fists break down their debut album '6666' track-by-track [Interview]

Sadistik links up with Awful Records' Slug Christ for 'Perseus' [Premiere]

Tiger Fawn is stalked by an annoying "Little Birdie" [Video]

Dead To Me asks the question, 'Would It Kill You'? [Video Premiere]

Studio_Dad gets 'Too Turnt' with Fat Tony & WADE08 [Premiere]

Blackfist releases 'Strapped 4 Survival' [Album Stream]

Chris Orrick shines on 'Jealous of the Sun' [Premiere]

Lonely Parade tackles depression with 'I'm So Tired'

Buy Muy Drugs drops a vibrant, manic visual for 'HYPERDOPE DROGAS' [Video Premiere]

CashWaveyBoiz give you a glimpse into 'Last Night' [Video]

Queen of Jeans show us 'Dig Yourself' a few days early [Album Stream]

Denmark Vessey drops "Trustfall," produced by Earl Sweatshirt [Video]

Speedrun's "What He's Used To" is the winter bop we all need

Talia Arose finds the gift within with "Unwrap My Feet"

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Lilise shares exuberant and introspective self-titled debut EP

PLAYY announces second edition of three-day musical extravaganza Timeless Festival

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