Watch a video of the song, “Pretense of the Herd” from my recent show at Reggies in Chicago (October 11th): https://youtu.be/KdtlX-UT3ac
Indie Band Guru Review
“Perfect music to just sit back with and let wash over you when you need an energy refresh. There will be no drifting off here. You will be wide awake and ready to take on the world.”
Read the full review at https://indiebandguru.com/jason-blake-a-confusion-sequence/
CD Release Show
Please join me on Saturday, November 16th, for a special “A Confusion Sequence” CD release show. I will be joined by Tommy Murray on drums for my debut performance at The Outta Space. Buy tickets now through the venue website: https://theouttaspace.com/calendar
A Confusion Sequence
I am excited to announce my new album, “A Confusion Sequence,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums. Mixed at Gravel Road Recording and mastered by Andy VanDette, it will be released November 15th on 7d Media. The amazing artwork including a twelve page booklet was created by Hajo Müller. Preorder the album now at https://7dmedia.com/a-confusion-sequence
Echoes and Dust Review
"It is the EP that’ll take repeatable listens to sink in, and how they proven themselves that they’re more than just the bands that they’re known for, and take it up a notch." - By Zachary Nathanson
Read the full review of Candles Burn featuring Raphael Weinroth-Browne and out on 7d Media.
https://echoesanddust.com/2024/09/jason-blake-raphael-weinroth-browne-candles-burn/
Profil Prog Review of Candles Burn
“What beautiful alchemy from the first notes! Only two instruments, but it seems like there are many more.” 9.1/10
Saiten Kult Review
“A feast for the senses for fans of rich and modern progressive sounds.” It’s always nice to see a new review come in. Thanks Saiten Kult! Read the full review:
Gagliarchives Re-Air
My interview on Gagliarchives from last year is replaying on this week’s program:
Metal Digest Review
"chamber music for metalheads"
Read the full review at https://metal-digest.com/2024/04/05/jason-blake-candles-burn/
Too Much Rock Podcast
“Rift and Reckoning” from Candles Burn. Was featured on episode #690 of the Too Much Rock Poscast. Listen now on your favorite streaming service.
Nine Circles Review
“For someone who is always looking to how an instrument can be used outside of its main environment, having it be heard in this manner is exhilarating.”
Read the full Nine Circles review here: https://ninecircles.co/2024/04/05/album-review-jason-blake-featuring-raphael-weinroth-browne-candles-burn/
Candles Burn Out Today
Candles Burn featuring Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello has been released today on 7d Media. The album was mixed by Amery Schmeisser at Gravel Road Recording, mastered by Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering, and includes artwork by Robert Booth. Purchase details may be found below:
Rift and Reckoning Video
The Progspace Premieres "Rift and Reckoning" Video
Today sees the premiere of the “Rift and Reckoning” video from Candles Burn out on 7d Media. The progspace has a nice press release about the video. You may read about it and watch the video at: Jason Blake presents Rift and Reckoning feat. Raphael Weinroth-Browne - The Progspace
Prog Naut Interview
My recent live appearance on ProgNaut Presents may be viewed below:
DPRP Review
“Confident, technical, dark and urbanistic.” Read the full review at https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2023/057#blake
ProgNaut Artist Spotlight
Watch the ProgNaut album spotlight for Subsequent Ruins:
Highlands Magazine Review
Thanks Highlands Magazine for the wonderful review (in French).
Twelve Weeks!
Subsequent Ruins has been on the Gagliarchives Top 20 Progressive Albums Chart for twelve straight weeks now. I am overwhelmed by the positive response this album has received. Thanks to everyone for purchasing and streaming the music!
11 Weeks on Gagliarchives Chart
Subsequent Ruins is holding strong on the Gagliarchives Radio Top Progressive Albums of the week chart. Thanks to everyone that has given the music a listen and special thanks to those who have purchased it.