"Fictional Mirrors" to be Released June 25th
PRESS RELEASE FROM WAYFARER RECORDS:
Chicago-based Warr Guitarist JASON BLAKE is set to release the album, Fictional Mirrors on CD and digital platforms on June 25th. Stay tuned for singles including official videos and more to be issued alongside pre orders over the weeks ahead.
Fictional Mirrors Track Listing:
Shortcomings in Opposition
The Criterion of Guilt
Fictional Mirrors
A Disposition to Virtue
Ethos of the Swarm
Antecedents and Consequences
Samples may be heard here:
Aziola Cry: The Making of “The Ironic Divide” Video
Beginning this Monday, May 24th, the band will be airing a twenty minute interview where they speak about the making of “The Ironic Divide.” It will be airing on the band’s YouTube page, the Aziola Cry website’s media page or here on this site in the media section.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ZiSqN1xPA
The Rock Metal Podcast Interview
Check out this interview that I did just before the Aziola Cry album was about to be released. There are many ways to stream it (links below).
Homesite
http://www.therockmetalpodcast.ca/.../e971-interview-with...
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/2sxZuqxLyt0qAG207Yo1ld
YouTube
Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-rock.../id1119599263
iHeart Radio
http://www.iheart.com/show/263-The-Rock-Metal-Podca/
Stitcher
http://stitcher.com/s?fid=91663&refid=stpr
TuneIn
Aziola Cry Live Conversation on YouTube
“ProgNaut Presents A Live Conversation” may now be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_YcKZp_cik
Wayfarer Records Interview
Check out this interview done for Wayfarer Records where I discuss my process, gear, and more.
MummyForest.com
MummyForest.com is now live. Check back for updates and be sure to like the Facebook and Instagram pages. What is Mummy Forest you ask? Check out the collaborations page.
Signed to Wayfarer Records
I am very excited to announce my signing to Olympia, Washington based record label, Wayfarer Records. I feel as though I found the perfect home for my ambient music and I am very proud of my upcoming release on the label. Read the press release below:
The Lockdown Sessions Interview
In case you missed the live show on Vitalize Radio (UK), below is a link to the archived interview. I spoke about my favorite song(s) on the album, Tommy’s contribution, and upcoming plans for the band. Scroll down on the page to find Aziola Cry.
Aziola Cry Interview on Music In Widescreen
Listen to the interview with Tommy and me. New and old Aziola Cry songs were also played as part of the show.
https://musicinwidescreen.com/2021/04/11/episode-905-resistors-the-fifth-season-w-aziola-cry-interviews-with-tommy-and-jason-from-aziola-cry-and-steve-and-fran-from-resistor/
Aziola Cry Live on ProgRock.com
Join the band this Sunday, April 11th live on air at ProgRock.com. Tune in at 6pm cst to hear the interview and hear songs from the new album. https://www.progrock.com
Aziola Cry Comes in at #11
“The Ironic Divide came in at #11 on the Top 20 Progressive Rock Albums of the Week. I am super excited about this. Check out http://www.gagliarchives.com for a complete listing.
Therapy Through A Lense Interview
Included in the March issue of Therapy Through a Lense is an interview that I did speaking about the history of Aziola Cry and what took us so long to release our latest recording.
Heavy New York Interview
Check out this interview that I did with Heavy New York where the making of Aziola Cry’s “The Ironic Divide” is discussed.
The Ironic Divide Released Today
I am very excited to announce the new album by Aziola Cryhas been released today on Sensory Records. Buy it at The Laser’s Edge (https://www.lasercd.com) or your favorite record store. The album is also available for streaming.
Interview on Headshot Music
I recently did an interview with Headshot Music where I was asked questions about the new album and playing instrumental music.
Online: https://en.calameo.com/read/006415097d8c3e57faa71
Download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ahkwlunyjf327y3/AAC30WCG0dI8iBJlR29teG4Ea?dl=0
Listen to Aziola Cry Music on Gagliarchives Tonight
Tune in tonight.
“…we'll track the new forthcoming & LONG awaited release from Chicago progressive metal band Aziola Cry and the Sensory Records release titled The Ironic Divide.”
Aziola Cry Video Premiere
I am very excited to announce the premiere of the Aziola Cry video for “And Cowards.”
https://www.loudersound.com/news/aziola-cry-premiere-new-video-and-cowards
The first two albums started with soundscapes, so I intentionally wanted this one to begin differently. I like the contrast of my solo with the rest of the song. This very minimal Warr Guitar and drums section creates a sonic break that helps the song to build up to its climax. For the video, I once again worked with Micka Klauck and Jeremy Bessoff to create the visuals for the music. Micka created a unique drawing of the character from the cover. Jeremy used this art along with my story concept to produce an animation with a deeper, underlying meaning. For the band portion, we rented out an old, dilapidated department store and spent most of the night filming with Eric James Walsh in the freezing Chicago weather.
Aziola Cry Preorders
Preorders of “The Ironic Divide” are available at The Laser’s Edge:
Compact Disc Version: https://www.lasercd.com/cd/ironic-divide-preorder
Standard Digital Version: https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/the-ironic-divide
24 Bit High-Res: https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com/album/the-ironic-divide-24-bit-hi-res
Aziola Cry First Single Premiere
“Hollow Reflections,” the first single from the upcoming Aziola Cry album, “The Ironic Divide,” has been released exclusively on Sonic Perspectives.
https://www.sonicperspectives.com/features/video-premiere-aziola-cry-hollow-reflections/