Blouse (band) explained

Blouse
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Origin:Portland, Oregon, USA
Genre:Alternative rock, indie rock, dream pop,[1] shoegaze, synthpop
Years Active:2010-2014
Label:Captured Tracks
Website:,
Past Members:
  • Misty Mary
  • Charlie Hilton
  • Patrick Adams
  • Jacob Portrait
  • Live members:
  • Paul Roper

Blouse is an American alternative rock band based in Portland, Oregon formed in 2010 by Charlie Hilton (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Adams (bass).[2]

History

Hilton and Adams met while attending the Graphic Design program at Portland State University.[3] They began to record with Jacob Portrait (producer, guitar) at the warehouse in Portland, Oregon. Following the release of two demo tracks on their Bandcamp, the band was signed to Brooklyn-based label Captured Tracks. Their first single "Into Black", was released in March 2011 by Captured Tracks. Succeeding their release of "Into Black", Sub Pop released the band's second 7" single "Shadow" in May 2011. Blouse released their debut self-titled LP in November 2011.[4] [5] In 2011, the band was joined by Paul Roper on drums.[6]

The Blouse LP was said by Pitchfork to be like music from the "Reagan Era" but still being able to fit in with the music of 2010.[7] Much of their album is regarded as being reminiscent of the 80's.[8] [9] Blouse has also integrated post-punk instrumentation into their sound.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Blouse[11]
Imperium[12]

Singles

YearSong
2011"Into Black"
  • B-side: "Firestarter"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-099)
"Shadow"
  • B-side: "Nights and Days"
  • Label: Sub Pop
2012"Pale Spectre" The Wake cover on "Gruesome Flowers 2: A Tribute to the Wake" Split 7"
  • B-side: Craft Spells "Talk About The Past"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-153)
2013"No Shelter"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-153)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Dodero. Camille. Blouse, 'Blouse'. Spin. 18 May 2013. November 1, 2011.
  2. Web site: Album Review: Blouse. Drowned in Sound. 2014-07-29. 2015-09-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20150913095412/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/16628/reviews/4143936. dead.
  3. Web site: Rathe. Adam. Blouse, a Band with a Dream-Pop Masterplan. mtvhive.com. 18 May 2013. November 11, 2011.
  4. http://twths.org/concert-review-blouse-dum-dum-girls-triple-rock-social-club-minneapolis-mn-april-1-2014/ Concert Review: Blouse and the Dum Dum Girls at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, MN. - April 1, 2014
  5. Web site: Album review:Blouse. Beats Per Minute. 7 November 2011 .
  6. Web site: Hyden. Steven. Blouse: Blouse. avclub.com. The A.V. Club. November 29, 2011.
  7. Web site: Zoladz. Lindsay. Album Reviews: Blouse. Pitchfork.com. 18 May 2013. November 3, 2011.
  8. Web site: Milton. Jamie. Blouse: 'We're Not Just After Nostalgia'. DIY Magazine. 18 May 2013. December 4, 2011.
  9. http://archive.portlandmonthlymag.com/arts-and-entertainment/articles/album-review-blouses-imperium-september-2013 Album Review: Blouse's 'Imperium' | Portland Monthly
  10. Web site: Brown. Harley. Album Review: Blouse – Blouse. Consequence of Sound. 18 May 2013. November 8, 2011.
  11. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15993-blouse-st/ Blouse: Blouse | Album Reviews | Pitchfork
  12. http://austintownhall.com/2014/03/07/sxsw-2014-interview-blouse/ Austin Town Hall » SXSW 2014 Interview: Blouse

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