Blanket Barricade
Blanket Barricade is a Canadian indie rock band (music) founded by Wesley Krauss (vocals / songwriting). The name of the band originates from Wesley's childhood when he would make forts out of blankets in his living room.[1]
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Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Indie-rock Rock |
Years active | 2011 - present |
Labels | Modular Heart Records |
Website | http://www.blanketbarricade.com |
Members | Wesley Krauss (vocals) Mary-Lee Neron (vocals / percussion) Samuel Li (piano) Steve M. (drums) Justin S. (bass) |
The band's music has been described as multi-layered,[2] intricate,[1] and theatrical.[3] The band has gained popularity primarily through their music videos on YouTube which have reached over one million views.[4][5]
History
Debut Album
The band's 9 track debut album "Parade Bells" was released on March 20, 2012.[6]
Awards and achievements
The music video for the song "Stray Shadows" won best music video of the year at the Fetisch Film Festival in Germany.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Parade Bells (2012)
- "A Velvet Affair"
- "Friendly Games Of Deceit"
- "Hype Machine"
- "Just Because"
- "Sticks and Stones"
- "X-Out"
- "Hollow Eyes"
- "Stray Shadows"
- "X-In"
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References
- "New Music Series Blanket Barricade". Unnomdeguerre. 2012-03-16. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17.
- "Albums missed but never forgotten". The Province. 2013-04-31. Check date values in:
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(help) - "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.
- "Blanket Barricade Official Site". Blanket Barricade. 2012-10-23.
- "Fetisch Film Festival Awards". Leatherati. 2012-03-20.
- "Earshot Radio Charts CFBX". Earshot. 2012-05-08.
- "Earshot Radio Charts CJSF". Earshot. 2012-05-15.
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