Candles Burn, Radiant Dusk, Slightly Different Paths, and Seemingly Quixotic have all been reviewed at Autopoietican (in Spanish):
https://autopoietican.blogspot.com/2024/06/luces-sombras-y-algo-mas-desde-el.html
Music Street Journal Review
“Jason Blake puts out consistently strong music. So, it really means something when I say that this four track EP might be my favorite thing from his solo catalog. It's blending of Latin fusion and Warr guitar prog instrumental music is just so effective”
Read the full review at https://www.musicstreetjournal.com
ReGen Review of Radiant Dusk
“The album is a rich tapestry of sound, with the Warr taking both solo and centerstage, its distinct timbre resonating with warmth and precision.” Read the full review at https://regenmag.com/reviews/review-jason-blake-radiant-dusk/
PowerMetal.de Review
“Anyone who likes instrumental music should definitely listen to Slightly Different Paths.” Read the full Powermetal.de review (in German):
https://powermetal.de/review/review-Blake__Jason/Slightly_Different_Paths,41189,40989.html
Radiant Dusk 2 CD-Set Out Today
The physical copy of Radiant Dusk comes out today along with the digital release of Slightly Different Paths. This is my first solo Warr Guitar album since the 2022 release of Imaginary Cages. I believe that this album has some of my best playing to date. The second disc is a reworking of some of the songs to include drums. Purchase here in the store or at https://jasonblake.bandcamp.com
Guitar World’s Essential Guitar Tracks
Guitar World has included my song “An Aversion to Fervor” on their Essential Guitar Tracks Playlist.
Listen to the collection here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gqjTUZ62iQdT7QT4LLUTb?si=jULYWqqtTDOozJ8zClGvZw
Read the article here: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/essential-guitar-tracks-layla-two-hand-tapping-spiritbox-megan-thee-stallion
Sonic Perspectives Premiere
Listen to the premiere of “An Aversion to Fervor” at Sonic Perspectives:
https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/single-premiere-jason-blake-an-aversion-to-fervor/
Gagliarchives #7
I am honored that my album, Radiant Dusk, made #7 on the Gagliarchives Top 20 progressive rock albums of the month chart. Thank you to everyone for listening and buying this album. I out a lot of time and work into it.
The Chill Dude on a Couch Interview
Radiant Dusk is the focus in this new interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c4Axzz1RyY
Slightly Different Paths
The companion album to Radiant Dusk is now available for preorder. Slightly Different Paths contains five reworked songs with drums along with a new song only found on this EP. Visit https://jasonblake.bandcamp.com/album/slightly-different-paths for more information or read the press release at https://www.earsplitcompound.com/jason-blake-radiant-dusk-instrumental-solo-album-from-chicago-warr-guitarist-out-today-song-from-slightly-different-paths-companion-album-featuring-drummer-amery-schmeisser-2xcd-preorders-posted/
Thank You!
Thank you Uncommon Ground, Frank Lucas, and everyone who came out on Friday!
Radiant Dusk Out Now!
My new solo Warr guitar album, Radiant Dusk, is out today on all streaming services or to purchase!
Buy the album: https://jasonblake.bandcamp.com/
CirdecSongs Interview
Check out my recent interview with @cirdecsongs. I had fun time talking about @aziolacry, the Warr Guitar, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nwLfO6Mk9g&t=8s&pp=2AEIkAIB
Record Release Show
This Friday at Uncommon Ground in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, I will be performing as part of my record release party for the “Radiant Dusk” album. The show will include many of the songs from the new album along with a few from my previous work. Tickets may be purchased at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/jason-blake-with-frank-lucas-and-sonus-umb-tickets-138556
Gagliarchives Tonight!
Tune in to Gagliarchives Radio tonight! Two songs from Radiant Dusk will be played on the show
Metal Injection Premieres “Without a Murmur”
Metal Injection has just announced the streaming of “Without a Murmur” from my upcoming album. Read the article and watch the video below:
https://metalinjection.net/video/jason-blake-streams-beautiful-solo-piece-without-a-murmur
Prog Naut Interview
My recent live appearance on ProgNaut Presents may be viewed below:
EMM Report Exclusive Profile
I recently had the pleasure of partaking in this very extensive and fun interview with Dominic from EMM Report. Read it below: