Blanket is a Blackpool-based outfit that has evolved from a purely instrumental post-rock project into a leading voice in the 'heavy shoegaze' or 'nu-gaze' movement. Formed in 2017, their early work like 'How to Let Go' leaned heavily into the cinematic traditions of Explosions in the Sky, but they quickly pivoted toward a more vocal-centric and aggressive sound.
Their 2021 release 'Modern Escapism' marked a significant turning point, incorporating themes of digital voyeurism and social isolation, while refining a production style that blends analog warmth with cold, digital precision. Critically, they are positioned alongside contemporaries like Loathe and Deftones, praised for their ability to marry extreme sonic weight with genuine melodic vulnerability. Their influence web spans from the 90s British shoegaze scene to modern post-metal, creating a bridge for fans of atmospheric rock who crave more rhythmic 'heaviness' than traditional post-rock usually provides.
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