Milk (English band)
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Milk is a rock band from London
. The musical style of the band has been likened to post rock and shoegaze. The band's use of noise and electronic elements has also been noted.
The band released a self-titled EP in 2009. Rock Sound
magazine reviewed the EP in 2010, saying "there's no doubting this band's musical chops" and giving it 8/10. The band has been featured in the Bands to Watch series of The Blue Walrus and received reviews in Organ (magazine)
. The band has also received airplay of a track from the EP, 20th Century Lights, on commercial radio station Xfm
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The band will shortly be supporting The Klaxons
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London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The musical style of the band has been likened to post rock and shoegaze. The band's use of noise and electronic elements has also been noted.
History
Milk was formed in early 2008 with Claire Robbin, Adam Stark and Tom Barton. James Whyard later replaced Barton on bass.The band released a self-titled EP in 2009. Rock Sound
Rock Sound
Rock Sound is a British magazine which champions rock music. The magazine aims at being more "underground" and less commercial, whilst also giving coverage to more well known acts.-History:...
magazine reviewed the EP in 2010, saying "there's no doubting this band's musical chops" and giving it 8/10. The band has been featured in the Bands to Watch series of The Blue Walrus and received reviews in Organ (magazine)
Organ (magazine)
Organ is an independent music magazine based in London, covering a variety of rock, alternative, punk, progressive, metal and experimental music. The magazine was founded in 1986 as a handmade fanzine and has evolved many times over the last 20 years...
. The band has also received airplay of a track from the EP, 20th Century Lights, on commercial radio station Xfm
Xfm
Xfm is a brand of two commercial radio stations focused on alternative music, primarily indie pop, and owned by Global Radio.-History:Xfm was created in London in 1992 by Sammy Jacob, who later co-founded NME Radio in 2008. Xfm subsequently expanded to a network of four stations; there are...
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The band will shortly be supporting The Klaxons
The Klaxons
The Klaxons were a Belgian accordion based band who had a minor UK hit in 1983 with "The Clap Clap Sound", which reached number 45 in the UK charts...
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Members
- Claire Robbin (guitar, vocals)
- Adam Stark (guitar, laptop, vocals)
- James Whyard (bass)