Blanket Barricade

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Blanket Barricade

Wesley Krauss - vocals / songwriter
Background information
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)

Blanket Barricade is an 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]

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 half a million views.[4][5]

History

Debut Album

The band's 9 track debut album "Parade Bells" was released on March 20th, 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]

Radio

Blanket Barricade charted on numerous Canadian college radio stations.[8][9]

Discography

Albums

  • Parade Bells (2012)
  1. "A Velvet Affair"
  2. "Friendly Games Of Deceit"
  3. "Hype Machine"
  4. "Just Because"
  5. "Sticks and Stones"
  6. "X-Out"
  7. "Hollow Eyes"
  8. "Stray Shadows"
  9. "X-In"

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "New Music Series Blanket Barricade". Unnomdeguerre. 2012-03-16. 
  2. "Albums missed but never forgotten". The Province. 2013-04-31. 
  3. "Stray Shadows Artistic Crossdressing Themed Music Video". MyCDLife. 2013-02-17. 
  4. "Youtube: Blanket Barricade Channel". Youtube. 2013-02-17. 
  5. "Wesley Krauss". TheVelvetChameleon. 2012-01-20. 
  6. "Blanket Barricade Official Site". Blanket Barricade. 2012-10-23. 
  7. "Fetisch Film Festival Awards". Leatherati. 2012-03-20. 
  8. "Earshot Radio Charts CFBX". Earshot. 2012-05-08. 
  9. "Earshot Radio Charts CJSF". Earshot. 2012-05-15. 

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