The Milk present ‘No Interruptions’, a blazingly soulful return signalling the release of their second album.
Sometimes it takes a few bumps to find the right direction; often it involves experience, guts and self-belief to trust yourself and venture from one to find another. The Milk are a band that believe with utter conviction that they’ve now found their way. 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 second album.
Genuine Version
The Bee’s Paul Butler, who proved his production mastery with Michael Kiwanuka’s Mercury Prize nominated debut, invited the band to record at Chale Abbey, a medieval barn on the Isle of Wight. Guided by Butler, the sessions here captured the genuine version of The Milk: the sounds and honesty of soul.
Eager to share their new songs, ‘Deliver Me’ was released as free download and limited 7″ single in November 2014 – finding its way onto the playlists of BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne, Huey Morgan and Gilles Peterson – while The Milk’s dedicated fans packed out Tufnell Park’s The Dome for the band’s triumphant live return.
With their second album set for release this autumn, The Milk take to the stage on 2nd July for an intimate show at Hackney’s Oslo to unveil their new songs in full for the first time.
The Milk are:
Rick Nunn (lead vocals, guitar, keys)
Mitch Ayling (drums, vocals, keys)
Dan Legresley (lead guitar, vocals)
Luke Ayling (bass guitar)
Reactions
“Tapping into the more soulful side of their sound”, “Great to have The Milk back” John Kennedy, BBC 6 Music (UK)
“Retro soul influences with an edge…love it !” Kev Beadle, Solar Radio (UK)
“Absolutely love The Milk and all they do. Would definitely be interested when they release the next album on vinyl.” Luke Murphy-Wearmouth, Wax & Stamp (UK)
“Great Summer Grooves…” Barry Burns, Admix Grooving (UK)
“Oof! Sounds just about perfect on this hot London day! Love it!” Aly Gillani / DJ Gilla, First Word Records (UK)
“”Kicking the smoke” is doing it. Nice bridges and catchy chorus. Pure summer vibe!” Oliver Korthals The Mojo Radio Show, NDR FM 90.3 (Germany)
“Once again Wah is releasing something excellent!” Georgios Paroglou, DJ (Greece)
“Completely unique as I said on my show last year I cannot wait for their album this year. I love the energy I love everything about both tracks. 5/5” Andy Sharp, Stomp Radio (UK)
“Nice… great vintage Bees-esque production…” Found Sounds, DJ Mag (UK)
“Excellent, gonna drop this tonight!!” Pimpernel Jones, Herma Puma (UK)
“Proper soulful stuff, quality 2nd single on Wah Wah 45s, looking forward to the album more now.” Nick Rayman, Barricade Radio (UK)
“Powerful band. Really love it!” Ivan Mera, Higher Street Radio Show (Spain)
“Great voice, great songs, waiting excited for the album. 5/5” Robert Lochmann aka DJ Jazzmadass, Radio X (Germany)
“Sounds to stay for a century ! Waiting for the album!” Chris Exarchopoulos, Musica-re, Black Radio Berlin, Up’n’loud Radio, Mansta Radio (Germany)
“Love Kicking the Smoke, it’s smokin’ hot!” Calamity Jade, Willwork4funk, “Funk Shui” Radio Show (Italy)
“Excellent funky grooves; tight!” Velanche, Urban Landscapes (USA)
“A laid back soulful strut & always good to hear sitar fuzz guitar! Great stuff.” Alan Gubby, Buried Treasure (UK)
“Eclectic beats with a soulful heart !!!! 5/5” Aja, Ketch A Vibe (UK)
“Lovely!!!!” Rebecca Vasmant, DJ (UK)
“Truly emotional, both tracks are awesome! Great job from the guys!” Francesco Adinolfi, Radio2 Rai, Manifesto Newspaper (Italy)
“Loving the influence Paul has had on the band’s sound and I can’t wait for the album now!” Tom Headfunk, Vectis Radio (UK)
“Great track. Hopefully it will be as well received as Deliver Me. Great production” David Kerslake, Dj Expression, Whats Hot Radio (UK)
“What a fabulous sounding band. That might have to be another case of playing both songs in the next show :-)” Dan Wesker, Detektor FM (Germany)
“LOVE THIS -THANKS FOR SENDING. 5/5” Allan Skov, DJ (Denmark)
“Love this direction and cannot wait for the album. Roll on the autumn! 5/5” Pete Steel, Head of Music for Brum Radio (UK)
“Diggin Kicking the Smoke” David Bassin, FreeFall / KUSF (USA)
“After the announcement of The Gene Dudley Group’s new record this is another smasher. I am happy to play The Milk on my show. They sound pretty much like lost futures. I like that.” Christoph, ByteFM (Germany)
“Big up you lot! Sounding wonderful. 5/5” Ross Wakefield, Hideout Sessions/Part-Time Heroes (UK)
“Beware, this Milk is so hot it’s literally boiling! Wah Wah still delivers the finest music. 5/5” Tibor Mozsik, DJ Keyser, Tilos Radio FM90.3 (Hungary)
“Another great release from Milk. Both tracks are quality. 5/5” David Cullen, Oban FM (UK)
“No Interruptions is an enjoyable funk soul outing” Steve Johns, Solar Radio (UK)
“Will definitely play ‘No Interruptions’ near the top of my next show! Thanks” Jon Oliver, East Village Radio (USA)
“Two quality tracks – loving the b-side which will be on next week’s show” Simon Harrison, Basic Soul Radio Show (UK)
“Digging on this, cheers. No Interruptions is my fave of the two promos.” Jon McCulloch, Eastside Radio 89.7FM (Australia)
“The Milk”, will be putting these new singles straight onto my playlist, cannot wait for the album!! 5/5″ Alan O’ Malley, Shoreditch Radio (UK) “Loving the fresh sound from
“‘Kicking The Smoke’ kicks asses!” Dobo Marzov, The “45 RPM” Radio Show, Radio Varna, part of the National Radio of Bulgaria (Bulgaria)
“Cannot wait for this album to drop! 5/5” Sam Allen, Stellar Inflight Radio & Eastside 89.7FM (Australia)
“Love the Milk, thanks a million ; ) 5/5” Mickey Duke, Brighton FM (UK)
“Two great tunes from THE MILK, “Kicking The Smoke” is my favourite here. 5/5″ Sven Thomschke, ‘Dr.Best’ Radio Z 95.8 (Germany)
“Superb stuff. love it.” DJ Jimmy Mac, The Soul Purpose Radio Show (Australia)
“Really enjoyed the ‘Deliver Me’ track you sent me months back and glad to say these guys are continuing the quality here. Solid EP.” Tom Lowe, RTE Radio (Ireland)
“This really kicks the smoke! Is it pop or psychedelic Soul? Great!” Fritz, Substanz-fm.com (Germany)
“Great as always. Will certainly support on 22Tracks.” Chris Read, So Much Soul (UK)
“Nice one! Perfect for the radio show.” Jason Palma, Higher Ground Radio, Footrpints (Canada)
“Awesome! Really dig this vibe” Jön McCulloch, Groove Boutique (Australia)
- Kevin Beadle, Solar Radio (UK)
- Simon Raymond, Amazing Radio (UK)
- John Kennedy, XFM (UK)
- Chris Exarchopoulos, Masta Radio (Germany)
- Sven Thomschke, ‘Dr.Best’, Radio Z (Germany)
- Andy Sharp, Stomp Radio (UK)
- Dj Aja, Ketch A Vibe (UK)
