About The Milk
"Impeccable instrumentation, lush arrangements and some of the most silken, in-the-pocket playing since 1976. With an understated touch, this foursome from eastern England renews the fragrant pleasures of vintage funk and soul. Rather than turn in a sweat-drenched pastiche of R&B, The Milk's music is all about gentle timing and elite taste. Of course, having a killer vocalist doesn't hurt. Rick Nunn might be the most convincing blue-eyed soul man since Steve Winwood. Give them a chance and they'll be hitting the spot you assumed only Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers could reach" Editor Apple Music
"Feels So Good" is about transition. Drawing on our individual and shared experiences of taking a step into the unknown, and being vindicated for having made the right choice.
As with all the tracks on the LP, it was recorded live. The intricate syncopated rhythms took a while to lock in, but once they did, the band knew the track would storm onto the album. They enjoyed exploring what role synths could play with this track too.
"Personally, when it gets to the outro with the haunting vocal, I don't want the song to stop. It could almost be the end of a euphoric Ibiza sunrise." Rick Nunn
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About Cages
Every album can be traced back to a single moment of conception when an idea germinates in your mind, then sits quietly in the universe, on the lookout for stories to tell. When the producer of Favourite Worry, Paul Butler declared the words above, none of us knew what a lasting impression that would leave on the creation of Cages.
It's fair to say that Favourite worry was a cathartic process, many a broken heart was left bleeding on that record. It also left another lasting impression. Musical constructs we're torn apart and in their place was left a feeling of confidence and liberation in our abilities as musicians......
.....If Tales from the Thames Delta was inspired by hedonism and Favourite Worry by introspection, Cages is an impassioned conversation with the world. Racism and division are all on the rise. Our British society is being pulled apart by forces that seek to divide us and rip the compassion and empathy from our minds and hearts. We have become distracted from the more urgent challenges of boundless consumerism, the climate disaster, and the mental health emergency wrecking havoc on our streets.
We are the birds in the cage, tied by cheap thrills and fake news to a limited world vision that is no longer fit for purpose. The good news? We can all choose to challenge this view. Cages is equal parts the dark black shadow of how far we've fallen and the blazing sunlight whose rays of hope can still change the world.
Discography
Fuelled by a rediscovery of the music and artists that originally inspired their formation, the four walls of their studio were ablaze with a soundtrack of Bill Withers, Isaac Hayes and the Isley Brothers throughout the songwriting process for their new album. Captured in a tireless outburst of creativity at the end of 2014, ‘Favourite Worry’ is The Milk at their soulful, honest and engaging best.
REACTIONS AND AWARDS
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2015 BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC RECOMMENDS
“How soulful is this!” Elton John
“It is epic, epic… The next level” Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 6 Music
“The Milk aren’t just retro-leaning upstarts recreating the music of their iconic influences; instead, they sound like a band that’s just finding their groove” The Line Of Best Fit
“An atmospheric return” Clash Music
“45 fantastic minutes without a single mediocre song “Favourite Worry” is already a classic.” hhv-mag.com
Official Merchandise
The Milk Official Sweatshirt Black
£24.00
For those occasions when you don't need a hoodie, the sweatshirt is an ideal alternative. Use it for sports events, work or a visit to the pub with friends and...
The Milk Official White T Shirt
£19.00
The Milk Official White T-shirt is the ultimate T-shirt if you are looking for style, fit and quality. We want our fans looking the part, that's why with a slightly more fitted...
The Milk Official Signed Poster
£19.99
The Milk Offical Cages Poster. Photos taken from the back sleeve of the album Cages. Only 25 in stock. Signed 594 x 841 mm 135gsm Gloss
The Milk Official Black T Shirt
£19.00
The Milk Official Black T-shirt is the ultimate T-shirt if you are looking for style, fit and quality. We want our fans looking the part, that's why with a slightly more...
The Milk Official Fitted Ladies T Shirt
£19.00
Fabric weight: White 265 gsm Cols 280 gsm Material: 50% cotton/ 50% polyester Material: 50% cotton/ 50% polyester Air jet spun yarn for a softer feel and anti-pill Rib...
Blog posts
The Milk - Wild Chained Man - Live @ Hoxton Hall
We're delighted to release this live version of Wild Chained Man filmed last October to an exclusive crowd at Hoxton Hall, a beautiful venue in London.
Buddhists in the Cage
Every album can be traced back to a single moment of conception when an idea germinates in your mind, then sits quietly in the universe, on the lookout for stories to tell. When the producer of Favourite Worry, Paul Butler declared the words above, none of us knew what a lasting impression that would leave on the creation of Cages.
Spotify Launch Official Milk Playlist
Spotify has just launched an official playlist for the band.
Head over to our Spotify page now to listen to music new and old.
This is The Milk. The essential tracks, all in one playlist.
Thanks, Spotify
