Blake was discovered under a pile of records in a Cheltenham bedsit in 2003. Signed to London’s Ecto Music label the following year, Blake’s new album, ‘Flamingo Road’, is his 22nd. Blake’s song ‘Vinyl Junkie’ appears in the soundtrack to the 2019 Brit crime film, ‘24 Hours to Live or Die’.

All Blake’s releases are available from Bandcamp: https://thisisblake.bandcamp.com/

Reviews

 “In a world where pop music seems driven by dance routines and guest rappers, studio gizmos and auditory gimmicks, marketing money and social media frenzy, Blake, in general, and Louder Than Sound, in particular, remind us that you only really need one thing to get noticed. Great songs. This is an album of really great songs. Quite brilliant, in fact. The perfect balance between a familiar past and a bright new pop future.”

Dave Franklin, The Big Takeover

 “I hear more influences from the great artists over here. The Kinks, Stealers Wheel and even Canterbury Folk. Louder Than Sound is an awesome mix of the slow and the fast, both equally excellent. The acoustic vibes ache and for the pacier songs, you lose control of your feet. A master at work!”

I Don’t Hear A Single

 “It is like finding a top quality indie station playing guitar pop and rock inspired by the best influences of the past five decades. That it is all written and performed by Blake is even more incredible, of course.”

When You Motor Away

 “I would guess that he’s listened to Van Morrison (listen to “Vinyl Junkie”), BMX Bandits (listen to “Daisy Chain”), Teenage Fanclub (listen to “Denied”), or more in general the great rock/pop of Hefner.”

Snooping the Bandcamp

 "An eclectic mix of classic 60s sounds with a touch of early 70s and a sprinkling of the 80s.. FAR OUT!!!" The music was so groovy I came back for another listen. Check this dude out, folks."

Todd Dillingham

 "Admirers of the Bevis Frond’s earliest bedroom recordings, with squeaky Farfisa bleat, fuzzy guitars and crash-bang drums will find much to enjoy..."

Phil McMullen, Terrascope Online

Contact

Email:                   blake@thisisblake.com