Blouse (band)


Blouse is an American alternative rock band based in Portland, Oregon.

History

Blouse was formed in 2010 by Charlie Hilton and Patrick Adams while attending the Graphic Design program at Portland State University. They began to record with Jacob Portrait 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. In 2011, the band was joined by Paul Roper on drums.
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. Much of their album is regarded as being reminiscent of the 80's. Blouse has also integrated post-punk instrumentation into their sound.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Blouse
Imperium
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Captured Tracks

    • Singles

    YearSong
    2011"Into Black"
    • B-side: "Firestarter"
    • Label: Captured Tracks
    2011"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
    • 2013"No Shelter"
  • Label: Captured Tracks