Over the last decade, Rory Ferreira, aka Milo, has captivated minds with an enthralling sense of lyricism and musical dynamics. His records, touring, and overall presence activates a space in hip-hop unlike anything else during this era, enriched with an authenticity that is magnetically caustic. A rare and vibrant bloom that shines amongst a field of decay.

The new full-length album from Rory Ferreira is another testament to this trajectory, budding ornithologists are weary of tired analogies was released on his imprint Ruby Yacht in September 2018. Long roads traveled and electrifying experiences accumulated, budding ornithologists are weary of tired analogies is music of life and community, funneled through a state of respite, contemplation, and activation.

A message from Rory Ferreira over budding ornithologists are weary of tired analogies:

"This album doesn’t have an arc or a point or a moral to preach. It’s a contemporary rhythm and poetry album made by someone who loves the form and enjoys creating what they want to hear in the world. All of my songs become spells. I go out into the world, corralling small groups together and we yell and cry and howl and laugh around these words, some being gorgeous lies that come true.

With seven years of urban shamanism under my belt I no longer seek the story of the adventurer, I seek the experience. I cannot tell you all about it as that would commodify, as that would turn what is decidedly non-fractal into SEO keyword. I refuse. So what you hear in this album is simply a pamphlet. Little aphorisms and landmines to burst your mind out of the mundane. A moment, broken myth and hopes and torments, ridded out of myself as they came; very little editing.

This record is on the other side of time and guarded from the avant-garde and their cynicisms, as well as the mainstream and their perpetual boredom tropes. My collaborators and I got funky and we dared to share that feeling with you, we allowed ourselves to feel ourselves and what followed was exhilarating. A long time coming been coming a long time.

budding ornithologists are weary of tired analogies.

Charlie Parker was a great electrician who went around wiring people.

I want to be a great electrician."

-rf

Past Shows


Feb
12
th
2019
7th St Entry
Feb
12
th
2019
7th St Entry

Milo

with PINK NAVEL (Ruby Yacht) and SB THE MOOR (Deathbomb Arc)
Dec
4
th
2017
Turf Club
Dec
4
th
2017
Turf Club

Milo

with SCALLOPS HOTEL, Greg Grease and Metasota
Oct
27
th
2014
7th St Entry
Oct
27
th
2014
7th St Entry

Busdriver

with clipping., Milo and Kenny Segal
Feb
26
th
2014
7th St Entry
Feb
26
th
2014
7th St Entry
Nov
22
nd
2013
Triple Rock Social Club
Nov
22
nd
2013
Triple Rock Social Club

Busdriver

with Milo and Open Mike Eagle
Aug
5
th
2012
7th St Entry
Aug
5
th
2012
7th St Entry

Open Mike Eagle

with ECID, Greg Grease and Milo

More Shows

Mar
16
th
7th St Entry

Ray Bull

Feb
16
th
Fine Line

Dua Saleh

with Sam Austins
Jan
10
th
First Avenue

G. Love & Special Sauce

Feb
9
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

A Black History Month Celebration
The Sound of Gospel