Blanket Barricade is a Canadian indie rock band (music) founded by Wesley Krauss (vocals, songwriting), with Mary-Lee Neron (vocals, percussion), pianist Samuel Li, Drummer Steve M., bassist Justin S., and Myles Travitz (aka Empriser). The name of the band comes from Wesley's childhood habit of making forts out of blankets.[1] The band's music was described as "multi-layered",[2] "intricate",[1] and "theatrical".[3]
Blanket Barricade | |
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| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Indie-rock Rock |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels | Modular Heart Records |
| Members | Wesley Krauss Mary-Lee Neron Samuel Li Steve M. Justin S. Myles Travitz |
| Website | http://www.blanketbarricade.com (defunct) |
History edit
Blanket Barricade gained popularity primarily through their music videos on YouTube, which have received over 14 million views.[4][5] The band's music charted on numerous Canadian college radio stations.[6][7]
The band's debut album Parade Bells was released on March 20, 2012.[8][9]
The music video for the song "Stray Shadows" won best music video of the year at the Fetisch Film Festival in Germany.[10]
In 2017, Blanket Barricade released the single "We Fit Together" and performed at a release party at Vancouver's Railway Club.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b "New Music Series Blanket Barricade". Unnomdeguerre. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17.
- ^ "Albums missed but never forgotten". The Province. 2013-05-31. Archived from the original on 2013-06-08. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "Stray Shadows Artistic Crossdressing Themed Music Video". MyCDLife. 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Youtube: Blanket Barricade Channel". Youtube. 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Wesley Krauss". TheVelvetChameleon. 2012-01-20. Archived from the original on 2014-07-15. Retrieved 2013-10-07.
- ^ "Earshot Radio Charts CFBX". Earshot. 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Earshot Radio Charts CJSF". Earshot. 2012-05-15.
- ^ "Blanket Barricade – Parade Bells". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Blanket Barricade Official Site". Blanket Barricade. 2012-10-23. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-03.
- ^ "Fetisch Film Festival Awards". Leatherati. 2012-03-20.
- ^ "Blanket Barricade single release party, Dec 2017". dailyhive.com. The Daily Hive. Retrieved 24 March 2022.