Black Grape - "Milk"

Photo by Paul Husband

Manchester legends Black Grape always seemed a little ahead of their time, at least here in America. We may have finally caught up with them, so it's the perfect time for them to release a new single. "Milk" fits the perfect trademark of a Black Grape song. It's equal parts punk and dance music, which is currently all the rage. I know I wasn't quite ready for this sonic mixture when I first heard them in the 90's, but now electronic punk is something I can fully get behind. In their twenty-five plus years, Black Grape have not slowed down at all, and "Milk" is perfect for long term fans and people just discovering (or rediscovering) the band.

You can listen to "Milk" below. Orange Head is due out November 3 on DGAFF Records. For more on Black Grape, check out the artist on Twitter and Facebook.

Psymon Spine featuring Barrie - "Milk"

Photo by Rachel Cabitt

"Milk" started off as an instrumental track when Psymon Spine's Noah Prebish and Sabine Holler asked then Barrie bandmate Barrie Lindsay to add lyrics and vocals to the track. The resulting song is this oddly hypnotic psych/dance track. It's a laid back song that combines disco with trip hop and maybe the slightest hint of post punk. This is the kind of dance music for people who hate dance music but love to dance. It's a fun and groovy song with just enough of a dark vibe running underneath to keep it interesting.

You can listen to "Milk" below. The single is available now via Northern Spy and can be downloaded via Bandcamp. For more on Psymon Spine, check them out on Facebook and Twitter.