Blouse (band)

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
Charlie Hilton (2012)
Background information
OriginPortland, Oregon, USA
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, dream pop,[1] shoegaze, synthpop
Years active2010-present
LabelsCaptured Tracks
Websiteblouseblouse.com, facebook.com/bblouse
MembersCharlie Hilton
Patrick Adams
Jacob Portrait
Live members:
Paul Roper
Past membersLive members:
Misty Mary

History

Hilton 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

Studio albums
Title Album details
Blouse[11]
Imperium[9][12]

Singles
Year Song
2011 "Into Black"
  • B-side: "Firestarter"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-099)
"Shadow"
  • B-side: "Nights and Days"
  • Label: Sub Pop
2012 "Pale Spectre" The Wake cover on "Gruesome Flowers 2: A Tribute to the Wake" Split 7"
  • B-side: Craft Spells "Talk About The Past"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-153)
2013 "No Shelter"
  • Label: Captured Tracks (CT-153)

References
  1. Dodero, Camille (November 1, 2011). "Blouse, 'Blouse'". Spin.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  2. "Album Review: Blouse". Drowned in Sound.
  3. Rathe, Adam (November 11, 2011). "Blouse, a Band with a Dream-Pop Masterplan". mtvhive.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  4. Concert Review: Blouse and the Dum Dum Girls at the Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis, MN. - April 1, 2014
  5. "Album review:Blouse". Beats Per Minute.
  6. Hyden, Steven (November 29, 2011). "Blouse: Blouse". avclub.com. The A.V. Club.
  7. Zoladz, Lindsay (November 3, 2011). "Album Reviews: Blouse". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  8. Milton, Jamie (December 4, 2011). "Blouse: 'We're Not Just After Nostalgia'". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  9. Album Review: Blouse's 'Imperium' | Portland Monthly
  10. Brown, Harley (November 8, 2011). "Album Review: Blouse – Blouse". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  11. Blouse: Blouse | Album Reviews | Pitchfork
  12. Austin Town Hall » SXSW 2014 Interview: Blouse
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