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“Black Helicopters” is both a dark glimpse into the world of internet conspiracies and a celebration of life. Inspired by the new life the band gained by a bold move to a stunning city it is also steeped in the darkness of loss and paranoia. Strong bass-lines intertwine with driving guitar to create a sound that is warm and powerful with a stark vision of the world. Many fascinating people consider the Hotel Utah, the Café International and many other open mics home. Among them was Jeremy Hill, and his shocking suicide early on in the Blouse’s San Francisco tenure was a great blow to everyone who knew and loved him. The decision to dedicate the album to his memory was an easy one considering the influence his death had on the songwriting that makes it up. The title track, the aptly named “Black Helicopters”, is themed around the negative power of conspiracy theories which contributed to one man’s loss of faith in the world. Track 2, “and then”, reflects the recurring thoughts that continue to remind the grieving mind that someone is missing from the picture. Working with recording engineer Kyle Lesley was a great gift for the album as his strong ear for melody and texture improved the ideas infinitely. Delicate echoes and chugging locomotive effects, siren wails and a myriad other sounds haunt the ear like ghosts throughout the songs. The album is a story in itself, a celebration of the harshness of life which strengthens us even as we think we are at our wit’s end. |
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Jason and Amy met at the University of Rhode Island where they were both studying Philosophy. Their first dates entailed arguments about the nature of reality and other romantic topics. Avoidance of language requirements took them to Liverpool, England, where they came across the local adage, “great girl’s blouse,” an insult meaning “sissy.” This phrase stuck in their minds becoming the name of their future musical venture. From their new home in Minneapolis, MN, the now married couple toured the East coast in support of their album, “147471”. Playing the Knitting Factory in NYC was one of the highlights in a tour that hit eight states. After shedding their 10th drummer they became an acoustic duo and toured California in 2007, playing the esteemed Viper Room in L.A. among many notable venues. Such a great success was the tour that they moved to San Francisco in 2008. In 2011 the duo hooked up with another Rhode Islander, Evan Martin, on drums. Imagine, going clear across the country only to find another musician from your home town to join the band. |
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