Angela Cook

1 week ago | earmilk.com | Angela Cook

Montreal singer-songwriter Hanorah just released her new EP, Closer Than Hell, on Ensoul Records—and it offers a gentle escape from the moment you press play. Blending elements of R&B, shoegaze, and rock, Hanorah’s sound channels the gentle strength and lyrical depth of ’60s and early ’70s songstresses like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Her vocals—pure, honest, and angelic—glide effortlessly over lush, full-band arrangements, creating a sonic experience that feels both intimate and expansive.

2 weeks ago | earmilk.com | Angela Cook

Need a track to fuel a tough workout? Maybe you're after something with grit—something to help you lock in and focus, especially when someone’s been testing your patience a little too much lately. Whether you’re lacing up for a run, lifting heavy, or just gearing up to face the day with no time for nonsense, sometimes you need music that hits hard and doesn’t hold back. Something with bite. Something that says: I’m not here to play nice.

2 weeks ago | earmilk.com | Angela Cook

With a tone reminiscent of Sara Bareilles and a calm, ethereal pop-rap flow, Brooke Leialoha is a multidisciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, composer, and producer blending alternative R&B, pop rap, and alternative hip-hop into something uniquely her own. Her latest single, “Fairy Poppins,” is just as magical as its name implies. It opens with a hard-hitting beat and a steady, grounded flow, then lifts into a dreamy, legato chorus that floats above it all:“There she goes.

2 weeks ago | earmilk.com | Angela Cook

Music that’s funky, sassy, and full of soul never goes out of style. Originally from Ocala, Florida and now based in Nashville, Tennessee, self-taught singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Alex Slay delivers a breath of fresh air with his new single, “Sure Thing.” With smooth, soulful vocals and funky, infectious melodies, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to slide across your living room in socks.

3 weeks ago | earmilk.com | Angela Cook

British-Colombian R&B soul artist Sasha Keable has just released her new single, “Act Right,” and it’s a great track to dip your toes into the sonic world of Keable and her powerful delivery. Raised on a musical diet of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and Mary J. Blige, Keable channels these influences with ease—especially the spirit of Mary J. Blige—delivering smooth yet raspy riffs that give her the presence of a seasoned soul singer.