Blouse is an American alternative rock band based in Portland, Oregon formed in 2010 by Charlie Hilton (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Adams (bass).[2]
Blouse | |
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 Charlie Hilton (2012) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, dream pop,[1] shoegaze, synthpop |
| Years active | 2010-2014 |
| Labels | Captured Tracks |
| Past members |
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| Website | blouseblouse |
History
editHilton and Adams met while attending the Graphic Design program at Portland State University.[3] They began to record with Jacob Portrait (producer, guitar) at the warehouse in Portland, Oregon. Following the release of two demo tracks on their Bandcamp, the band was signed to Brooklyn-based label Captured Tracks. Their first single "Into Black", was released in March 2011 by Captured Tracks. Succeeding their release of "Into Black", Sub Pop released the band's second 7" single "Shadow" in May 2011. Blouse released their debut self-titled LP in November 2011.[4][5] In 2011, the band was joined by Paul Roper on drums.[6]
The Blouse LP was said by Pitchfork to be like music from the "Reagan Era" but still being able to fit in with the music of 2010.[7] Much of their album is regarded as being reminiscent of the 80's.[8][9] Blouse has also integrated post-punk instrumentation into their sound.[10]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Blouse[11] |
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| Imperium[9][12] |
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Singles
edit| Year | Song |
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| 2011 | "Into Black"
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"Shadow"
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| 2012 | "Pale Spectre" The Wake cover on "Gruesome Flowers 2: A Tribute to the Wake" Split 7"
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| 2013 | "No Shelter"
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References
edit- ^ Dodero, Camille (November 1, 2011). "Blouse, 'Blouse'". Spin. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ "Album Review: Blouse". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 2015-09-13. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ Rathe, Adam (November 11, 2011). "Blouse, a Band with a Dream-Pop Masterplan". mtvhive.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Concert Review: Blouse and the Dum Dum Girls at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, MN. - April 1, 2014
- ^ "Album review:Blouse". Beats Per Minute. 7 November 2011.
- ^ Hyden, Steven (November 29, 2011). "Blouse: Blouse". avclub.com. The A.V. Club.
- ^ Zoladz, Lindsay (November 3, 2011). "Album Reviews: Blouse". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Milton, Jamie (December 4, 2011). "Blouse: 'We're Not Just After Nostalgia'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ a b Album Review: Blouse's 'Imperium' | Portland Monthly
- ^ Brown, Harley (November 8, 2011). "Album Review: Blouse – Blouse". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
- ^ Blouse: Blouse | Album Reviews | Pitchfork
- ^ Austin Town Hall » SXSW 2014 Interview: Blouse