Milk Music
| Milk Music | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Olympia, Washington, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Alternative rock, hardcore punk, punk rock, indie rock, lo-fi |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Fat Possum |
| Website |
milkmusic |
| Members |
Alex Coxen Joe Rutter Charles Waring Dave Harris |
Milk Music is an American punk rock band originating from Olympia, Washington.[1] The band consists of Alex Coxen (vocals, guitar) Joe Rutter (drums), Charles Waring (guitar), and Dave Harris (bass).
History
The band's first release was a self-titled demo tape, of which only 500 copies were made. The cassette was released independently in 2009.[2] These were followed by 2010's Beyond Living EP, which was released independently and in part through Perrenial Records; 2011's Violence Now split-single, released on flexi-disc by Perrenial, featuring "White Light" by Carrie Keith (of Gun Outfit) as the b-side; and the Almost Live cassette tape, featuring a performance on Brian Turner's WFMU radio show, released independently in 2012.[3][4] The band's first full-length LP, Cruise Your Illusion, was released on April 2, 2013.[3][5][6][7]
In the spring of 2013, the band toured North America with Merchandise and Destruction Unit.[8] The band also performed in Pitchfork Music Festival and Primavera Sound festival in 2012.[9][10]
Musical style
The band's music is often compared to Hüsker Dü, Meat Puppets, and The Wipers, all of which they are influenced by.[1][11] The band's other influences include Black Flag, Neil Young, Sonic Youth, The Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, The Gun Club, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Townes Van Zandt and Jimi Hendrix.[1][11] The band's music is characterized by its fuzzy and melodic guitars, and lo-fi aesthetics, which can be likened to late-60's acid rock, 70's punk and hard rock, and 80's SST Records releases.[1][11] The band has also occasionally been labeled as "grunge",[4] a label which the frontman Alex Coxen adamantly dismisses.[1]
Members
- Alex Coxen - vocals, guitar (2008–present)
- Joe Rutter - drums (2008–present)
- Charles Waring - guitar (2011–present)
- Dave Harris - bass (2010–present)
Discography
- Studio albums
- EPs and singles
- Beyond Living (2010, released independently)[2]
- NUTS! #6, split album with Carrie Keith (2010, Perennial Records)[2]
- Demos
- Milk Music demo tape (2009, released independently)[2]
- Live albums
- Almost Live (2012, released independently)[2]
- Live - April Fools Day | Tempe, AZ (2013, Ascetic House)[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Stosuy, Brandon (November 8, 2011). "Rising - Milk Music". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Milk Music on Discogs
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pelly, Jenn (January 22, 2013). "Milk Music Announce New LP Cruise Your Illusion". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Way, Mish (March 14, 2013). "Milk Music found itself by turning down the fuzz". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ Martins, Chris (February 28, 2013). "Hear Milk Music's Distorted Thrill Ride 'Cruising With God'". Spin. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Listen to Albums From Rilo Kiley, Milk Music, the Besnard Lakes, and Wolf Eyes Via Pitchfork Advance". Pitchfork. April 1, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ Breihan, Tom (March 1, 2013). "Milk Music – "Cruising With God"". Stereogum. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ Pelly, Jenn (February 6, 2013). "Merchandise, Milk Music and Destruction Unit to Tour North America Together This Spring". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Milk Music perform "Out of My World" at Pitchfork Music Festival 2012". Pitchfork.tv. August 3, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ Pelly, Jenn (June 2, 2012). "Primavera: Wavves, Trash Talk, Milk Music". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Joyce, Colin (March 1, 2013). "Milk Music Turn Down the Fuzz for 'Cruise Your Illusion'". Spin. Retrieved April 2, 2013.