While news of an upcoming album on Wayfarer Records will be coming next week, Dave Luxton recently mentioned this album as he is currently mixing/mastering it. Recorded last summer, this music is a bit of a departure from my previous ambient/drone pieces. I am excited to hear the final product and give updates on it’s release (most likely in December).
New Show Added
I will be performing a solo set warming up for District 97 at Reggies. More information may be found in the events section of the site or at: https://www.reggieslive.com/show/district-97-9/
Rehearsals
Aziola Cry will begin a series of rehearsals to prepare ourselves for the August 20th gig with the Aristocrats, ProgDay 2022 in North Carolina, and a headlining show at Brauerhaus in Lombard, IL. We are also incorporating a new sound system which will help with our live sound.
Mixing!
The mixing of my latest album is almost complete. I have been working on this particular recording in some way or another for the bulk of this year. It is finally getting close! If you are interested, there is a quick snippet of the music on my Facebook and Instagram pages.
Aziola Cry at ProgDay
It was announced that Aziola Cry will be playing at ProgDay this year! Visit http://www.progday.net for more information and hopefully I will see you there.
Aziola Cry Artwork featured in "Monochromes"
The artwork of Aziola Cry by Micka Klauck is featured in the upcoming Heavy Music book, “Monochromes.” It also includes an interview with with me. Preorder, using the code, “ALL15METAL” for 15% off.
BSF Recording Complete
I finished recording my parts for the upcoming Backward Sky Falling recording. Next, we are setting up some time to have the album mixed.
Recording Backward Sky Falling
Next up, I will be recording my parts for Backward Sky Falling, my band with Joe Kopecky (Kopecky, Imperial Fall) and Craig Walkner (Far Corner, Yeti Rain). We are recording four songs and hope to release them sometime late this year or early next year.
Recording Complete
The recording portion of a new album that I have been working on is complete. Next up, the album will be mixed at Gravel Road Recording. This album will mark my most progressive sounding music to date as a solo artist. More news later in the year as I learn more about its release.
Live Photos from The Piazza
Live Photos from the June 12th gig at The Piazza with The Cyberiam have now been posted in the media section. Thanks to Eric Walsh for taking some great shots.
Free Download
As a way of saying, “Thank you,” to everyone for joining my mailing list, I am making a free download of a 28 minute improvisational piece available. Entitled, “Subliminal Confinement Volume One,” the track was recorded live with no overdubs. More information may be found in the music section of the site. To join the mailing list, click here.
Episodes 1-6 Released Today!
New Noise Magazine has premiered Episodes 1-6 of the “Imaginary Cages” video series. Watch and read about it here:
https://newnoisemagazine.com/video-premiere-jason-blake-imaginary-cages-album-playthrough/
Episodes 1-6 Released Tomorrow
Episodes 1-6 of the “Imaginary Cages” videos will be released tomorrow. Look for the press release in the morning.
Next Solo Performance
The next solo performance will be at The Piazza in Aurora, Illinois. I will be warming up for The Cyberiam and going on at 6pm. Purchase tickets at: https://www.seetickets.us/event/The-Cyberiam/474199
New Aziola Cry Date
Aziola Cry will be performing at Brauer House in Lombard, IL on Friday, September 16th. More details and ticket information coming soon.
"Ghost of a Small Child II" Released Today!
The single for the song, “Ghosts of a Small Child II (One Final Encounter)” was released today on Wayfarer Records. The original or “part one” has been remastered and included as part of the single. It is now streaming or may be purchased at: https://wayfarerrecords.bandcamp.com
“Ghost of a Small Child II” Video
The video for my remix of the Dave Luxton original has been released today. It is entitled, “Ghost of a Small Child Ii (One Final Encounter) and may be watched here: Check out the video for “Ghost of a Small Child II (One Final Encounter),” my remix of the Dave Luxton original. Both songs will be released on Wayfarer Records as a single on Friday, April 29th.
New Video Tomorrow
The video for “”Ghost of a Small Child II (One Final Encounter) will be released tomorrow. This song is a remix of the Dave Luxton original, “Ghost of a Small Child.” I had this idea for a video and worked with Alex Smith (The Criterion of Guilt) to bring it to life. The song will be released as a single this Friday and as part of a remix album entitled, “Cosmic Remixes” that comes out in May.
Remix Album Contribution
I recently contributed a track to an upcoming Dave Luxton Remix album. The song that I created is called “Ghost of a Small Child II (One Final Encounter). The video and single will be released next week.
In the studio
I am currently working on my most ambitious project to date at Gravel Street Recording. More updates as they become available.