The Blakes
Lean, high-voltage garage rock with a 60s soul and a 2000s edge. Raw guitars and brotherly harmonies built for dive bars and late-night drives.
Lean, high-voltage garage rock with a 60s soul and a 2000s edge. Raw guitars and brotherly harmonies built for dive bars and late-night drives.
The Blakes sound like the best band you ever stumbled upon in a packed, low-ceilinged basement. Their music is a high-octane collision between the sharp, melodic sensibilities of the British Invasion and the unvarnished grit of the Pacific Northwest. It is lean, muscular rock and roll that prioritizes a driving rhythm and a catchy hook over studio trickery or over-produced sheen.
What truly sets them apart is the chemistry between brothers Garnet and Snow Keim. Having honed their craft busking across the country, their vocal interplay has a lived-in, intuitive quality that feels both effortless and urgent. The production often captures a 'live in the room' energy, where the drums rattle the floorboards and the guitars have a biting, immediate presence that demands your attention.
Start with their self-titled LP, specifically the track 'Two Times' or 'Don't Bother Me.' These songs perfectly encapsulate their ability to turn a simple, repetitive riff into a massive, foot-stomping anthem. It is the kind of music that feels instantly familiar yet completely vital, making it the perfect soundtrack for moments that require high energy and zero pretension.
The Blakes are an American indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band had several independent releases before signing to Seattle record label Light In The Attic, and then had two more studio releases: The Blakes LP and Streets EP. After that they had two more independent releases in 2009: Lights On EP and Souvenir LP.
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