The Milk Men announce new album and Ely Folk Festival 2026 Performance

Eleven-times UK Blues Award nominated band The Milk Men, will release their seventh album, The Milky Way, on Friday 15th May 2026.

Featuring eleven new original songs, it is their first album since last year’s Live at Milkfest, and their first studio album since 2024’s blues chart Number one album Holy Cow! The band’s first single from the album, entitled 'Waiting For Some Rock’n’Roll, is out now and is available to stream and buy from all usual platforms.

The last few years have seen the band’s reputation soar, with a UK Blues Challenge final spot, countless award nominations, and festival headline appearances all over the UK.

Their fan base has grown considerably, in no small part due to the band’s joyous, dynamic live shows and hook-laden original blues rock albums.As a result, The Milky Way is now one of the most eagerly-anticipated blues rock releases of the year. Its eleven tracks, all penned by the band, take in blues, blues rock and rock in all its hues, from the heavy riff-tastic drive of Down in the Hole, to the gloriously melodic Loving You Baby.

Album Pre-Order (CD & Vinyl): https://www.themilkmenmusic.com/uk-merchandise.html

Album Pre-Order (Digitally): https://themilkmen.hearnow.com/the-milky-way

The band will perform a headline set on Sunday 12th July 2026 at Ely Folk Festival 2026 in Cambridge.

Tickets are available here: https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/