Last night, I appeared along with Tommy on the Music in Widescreen program. Listen to the archived show at https://musicinwidescreen.com/2026/05/04/episode-1140-aziola-dysphoria-ritual/

Dysphoria Ritual is another masterclass in instrumental storytelling from Aziola Cry, one that communicates unease and complexity without uttering a single word. This one is strictly for the deep-end dwellers, but those willing to take the plunge will find…

Read my interview with …And Justice For Art to learn about how the artwork came together and more.

www.andjusticeforart.com/2026/04/album-cover-story-aziola-crys-dysphoria.html?m=1
 

“These compositions within the six tracks that is on here, blend in their maturity and distinctive voices throughout their arrangements.”

Read the full review at: https://echoesanddust.com/2026/04/aziola-cry-dysphoria-ritual/

The new Aziola Cry album, Dysphoria Ritual, has been released today on 7D Media. The CD version comes in a beautifully packaged ecopack complete with artwork from world renowned artist, Travis Smith. The album is also available for…

I have a new interview up with Alex from Love Sugar Show where we talk about the new Aziola Cry album and the process of making it. 
 

NEW ALBUM PREMIERE. Visit The Progspace for an exclusive premiere of the new Aziola Cry album out this Friday on 7d Media.

“When it came time to begin writing music for what became Dysphoria Ritual, I intentionally wanted more compact…

Check out my latest interview. This time I return to speak with Hector at The Chill Dude On A Couch and speak about the new Aziola Cry album and more. Watch it now at 

“Their blend of technical precision and dynamic structure establishes a distinct identity for the band…” Read the full review at https://www.progwereld.org/recensie/aziola-cry-dysphoria-ritual/

Chicago prog trio Aziola Cry have announced that they will release their latest album, Dysphoria Ritual, on April 17 through 7d Media, the label founded by former King Crimson member Trey Gunn.

The band feature Warr guitarist Jason Blake, guitarist…

photo by Mike Louis

Metal Injection is hosting the exclusive video premiere for “Denial Patterns,” the…

My next show will be returning to Tyranenena Brewing in Lake Mills, WI. I played there last year and had a great time playing for an enthusiastic crowd. This also marks my first brewery show after a bit of a…

I will be returning to Iowa City along with my friends in Lateralus. I hope to see you at Wildwood for what will be a fun night!

Welcome to the new and improved jasonblakemusic.com website. I know that many people do not even visit the website of artists as much as their social media these days, but I still enjoy updating and maintaining this site. I hope…

Aziola Cry has a new video out for "Pervasive Sameness”. Watch it now below:

Chicago trio AZIOLA CRY unveils their incoming fourth album, Dysphoria Ritual, which is now confirmed for release this April through 7D Media, the label founded by former King Crimson member Trey Gunn.

AZIOLA CRY is an instrumental progressive rock…

I will be spending the next couple months recording a new album. This music has been written so that it may be played in numerous settings and with different instrumentation. I’m in the process of recording basic tracks and working…

I will be performing as part of a four-band bill at Livewire Lounge in Chicago. Sons of Ra headlines the evening. More information may be found here.

With 2025 behind us, I’m excited for the year ahead and what it will bring. Last year my main focus was playing as much as possible. I performed over thirty shows across seven states and met so many great people…

I have uploaded a few new videos to my YouTube channel (also found in the video section) of me playing the three “Into” songs from The Infinite Fade. These come from a performance that occurred before the album was…

“Infinite Fade” stands as a focused, well-realized release from an artist who continues to evolve without losing direction. Read the full review at https://heavy-metal-darkness.blogspot.com/2025/11/jason-blake-infinite-fade-self-release.html

I have added two shows to my January schedule as a warmup for Lateralus. These shows will be in Hobart, IN and Libertyville, IL. Details may be found here.

“Blake brilliantly masters his Warr guitar, and his performances are impressive, proving to be complex but also very melodic.” Read the full review at https://www.profilprog.com/quick-reviews-2/jason-blake

“For those who like to get into the dooming power and complexity that Jason has endured with his majestic fingers throughout his Warr Guitar, then prepare for the Infinite Fade to begin, because it’s going to be one hell of…