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:
Invisible Oranges Early Stream
Invisible Oranges has an exclusive early stream of my Candles Burn album featuring Raphael Weinroth-Browne. Visit "Candles Burn" as Jason Blake Taps Cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne for Mesmerizing New Instrumental EP (Early Stream) (invisibleoranges.com) now to listen.
Seemingly Quixotic EP Out Today
My new EP inspired by my travels to Spain is out today. The title track comes from the Radiant Dusk album and adds three new songs with percussion. Track three includes my wife on castanets. It may be streamed everywhere.
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
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/
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
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:
Backward Sky Falling Releases EP
Backward Sky Falling featuring Joe Kopecky on guitar, Craig Walkner on drums, and myself on Warr guitar released a debut EP today. Entitled, A Period of Consequences, the album includes four instrumental songs totaling 26 minutes of music. It may be streamed everywhere, purchased at my Bandcamp site or bought here at the store.
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.
Solo Warr Guitar Mini Tour
I have some upcoming dates on the calendar for shows in Ohio and Michigan. I will be performing solo pulling mainly from three albums: Imaginary Cages, Subsequent Ruins, and an upcoming album. Quenched and Tempered is a great brewery in Toledo that I have visited and love their beer. I will be playing a two hour set. Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti will be more of a rocking 45 minute set with a local bass guitarist opening the show. Dessert Oasis will be another two hour set in the cool and chilled environment of Dessert Oasis. More information on each show may be found in the events section of the site.
Recording Drums
I have spent the last three days at Transient Sound recording drums for the upcoming Aziola Cry album. Tom played great and it was a blast hanging out with Steven Gillis and the guys from the studio. Next up, guitars.
Out Today!
“Subsequent Ruins” is out now! Buy the album from 7D Media at https://jasonblake7d.bandcamp.com/album/subsequent-ruins or stream anywhere.
7D Media and Preorders
I am super excited to announce that I have signed with 7D Media for my latest release. Trey Gunn has long been a hero in the tapping community so to be associated with his label is truly an honor.
Preorders are available now at https://jasonblake7d.bandcamp.com/album/subsequent-ruins
7D Media Announcement: https://www.7dmedia.com/news/2023/3/3/subsequent-ruins-by-jason-blake
Facebook announcement: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0nY92BJfHadhRW23gAYVqJtmaomVnknETQMs8Bna7iv7aWBqjBrypBdctCPV4Z6Ail&id=100067377485442&mibextid=qC1gEa
New Video Coming
A new video for “A Certain Balance,” from the upcoming album, The Compromise Rationale, will be released this week. Using a similar approach to the other videos from The Ternary Instinct trilogy, it employs a storyline with imagery and symbolism. Created by longtime collaborator, Alex Smith, I think that he created a video is both thought provoking and visually stunning.