Hotly-tipped newcomers The Milk will release their first ever single, ‘(All I Wanted Was) Danger’, on 28 March, produced by acclaimed hip-hop/electronic DJ and remixer Brad Baloo (The Nextmen). Following a string of sell-out shows, including XOYO’s Tips For 2011, The Milk will also headline Camden’s Barfly as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing festival on 5 February. The band has already gained a devoted live following since playing d...ates with the likes of Chase & Status, Darwin Deez and DJ Yoda, on top of appearances for BBC Introducing and Manchester’s In The City festival. They will announce a host of further live plans shortly.

Having jacked in their jobs and thrown themselves into music, The Milk are already turning all the right heads. This first release shows an undeniable ear for big Soul melodies, but the band have ambitions beyond the ‘retro’, as their demos are a testament to. ‘Chip The Kids’, for instance, is a horn-drenched, disco-infused number, proving that their best may yet be to come. The hip-hop swing of ‘B-Roads’, meanwhile, points to the broader aspects of the band’s considerable taste: they idolise the Beastie Boys' seminal 'Paul's Boutique', and plan to mix their own album (like their live show) from one track into another. While they’ve found the danger they were after, you sense they’re only just getting started.

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Sarah Mac

Singer/songwriter Sarah Mac is Sheffield's little treasure, definitely worth a listen. Throughout her album she combines dramatic piano parts and pretty melodies with unique soulful vocals to create a perfect mix of catchy jazzy/poppy tracks. Have no doubt you'll be singing along to her songs all night! She is currently working on her debut album and her well established management are in contact with major record labels. Sarah Mac has a huge musical background, being linked to The Beatles, Billy J.Kramer and the Dakotas, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and even Elvis Presley through her Father's (Robbie MacDonald) 40 year career in the music industry.

http://www.myspace.com/sarahmacuk

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if anyone hasnt seen Sarah Mac,i strongly advise doing so.the above got it so right by saying sheffield's little treasure.sums her up perfectly:)

if anyone hasnt seen Sarah Mac,i strongly advise doing so.the above got it so right by saying sheffield's little treasure.sums her up perfectly:)

I totally agree. I love her lyrics. Heard she's bringing out an EP?