This Is Blake
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bradford-on-Avon, England. Blake began his solo career in 2006, having previously fronted indie rock band Karmatruffle signed to the Ectomusic label. Blake has released nine albums in six years on his own Rockhopper Records label. His new LP, ‘Stay Human’, will be released on 208 Records on 15th April 2012. Blake performs live with four-piece band, ‘Blake’s 7’.
“While Blake pays due homage to his influences, it’s his integrity that’s stamps itself over the 10 tracks contained on this long playing disc.” Simon Wells
“Get ready to shake that fringe because this is a big punchy pop swagger that suggests the Dave Clark Five have spent the last 40 years in sub-zero rejuvenation tanks, only to emerge as pointy-booted 21st century pop warriors. Very catchy, very good.” Overplay
“an eclectic mix of classic 60s sounds with a touch of early 70s and a sprinkling of the 80s.. FAR OUT !!!” The music was so groovy i came back for another listen..Check this dude out, folks.. .”
Todd Dillingham
“Admirers of the Bevis Frond’s earliest bedroom recordings, with squeaky Farfisa bleat, fuzzy guitars and crash-bang drums will find much to admire…”Phil McMullen, Terrascope Online
“a psychedelic vibe that sounds like it was ripped stright from the 60′s. The sound is captivating, moody and most of all authentic.” Zack Daggy
“Intelligent, soulful pop that’s more seductive than a box of After Eights.” BBC Introducing
“a pulsating, trippy nod to the late 60s, this talented, Bath, England-based artist is one to watch and groove to for the long haul.” Alan Haber, Buhdge
“Like the tracks that follow, She’s Not All That is a perfect pop song with catchy riffs, tight harmonies and a memorable and sing-a-long chorus.” Stephen Morris, BBC Gloucestershire
“I really love this song!” (‘You Could Be Part Of My Dreams’) DJ Steve Garnett, 92.5 Cheshire FM
“Part of the charm of watching Blake is the honesty that comes through the songs which really does give you an insight into not just the artist but the man behind the art which is a rare quality found these days.” Gavin Owen, CrossRhythms
“playing ‘Girls’ at club - kind of art school in its old school tape sound but no less interesting” DJ Keiron Club EVOL The Liquid Room, Edinburgh.
“non manufactured sound – a lot of talent here. A listed” Burst FM Bristol
“Like his previous releases, Blake’s eclectic musical sensibilities shine through on the twelve tracks on offer here.” Time Out
“sit back and enjoy carefully constructed songs and wonderful vocal harmonies…as they say “Let the music do the talking” Gloucester Citizen
“The Monkees whip up some cream and melt some chocolate whilst the remnant Beatles ponder the cosmic comebacks of wife beating and swapping juices with Eric Clapton…meanwhile The Kinks invent punk rock.”
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