I was I’m enraptured by the enchanting melodies of 'Wonderbread' by Steak Blake. New but with a familiar underlining melody, all became clear when I discovered he was a member of the fabulous Beige Banquet, his creative genius shines through in this mesmerizing offering. Quirky and rhythmic, it dances with jangly guitar strings that paint vivid tapestries of sound.
From the depths of a multicontinental journey in DIY music and avant-garde design, Blake Carlson-Joshua's creative well seems boundless. Now, branching out from past musical endeavors, Joshua unveils his solo project, Steak Blake, gifting us with the first taste of his sonic palette through the ethereal single 'Reality Shapes'. Nurtured amidst the fertile musical soil of Minneapolis, Joshua's artistic heritage echoes with the resonant influences of legendary acts like Hüsker Dü and Babes in Toyland, their essence intertwined within the fabric of his evocative compositions.
Emboldened by his immersive experiences as part of the revered Beige Banquet and fueled by his visual artistry, Steak Blake emerges as a captivating force in the realm of art-punk. 'Reality Shapes' beckons with its melancholic guitar laments and dynamic vocal delivery, evoking the spirit of greats like Minutemen and XTC. Surrender to the bewitching allure of Steak Blake as his sonic narratives transport you to a world of introspection and intrigue.
Review by Thomas Imposter