"The tightness of Blakfish's eccentric high-energy offbeat stop-start hardcore is an intoxicating blend of elemental forces, with reggae breakdowns and hip hop interludes lightening the mood amidst scalding, paint stripping riot rock topped by alternately melodic and throat-ripping raging vocals. For fans of Converge, Spy vs. Spy, Mogwai, Fugazi and At the Drive In, this is the sound of intelligent intensity with serious musicianship and a unique party vibe, so cheer up kids, Blakfish are here... life's not so bad!" -
Salvo magazine
Blakfish at DOWNLOAD- "After catching a little of Shadows Fall and just being in awe of Brian Fair's huge dreadlocks I'd had a tip off that a decent band was going to be hitting the Nokia tent at about 1pm so I made my way over there.
The band in question turned out be a Birmingham act by the name of Blakfish, managing to wangle their way into download at the last minute on account of the fact that Nokia owed them a favour after using pictures of the band for the rock up and play branding. Although it was only a short three song set it was amazing, taking cues from Sikth, Rx Bandits and At the drive in and fusing it Biffy Clyro, Blakfish are one of the most innovative and exciting acts your likely to discover this year." - Matt Dobson (www.subba-cultcha.com)
"Blakfish are an intelligent and original combination of the heavy bass riffs of Mastodon, haunting melodies of The Mars Volta, intense vocals of An Albatross, and most interestingly these inspirations are all layered upon a base of what is clearly indie inspired guitar rock. It works. It really works. Add to this fact that this young band has a great stage presence and this is a band to watch." -
Lastfm blog
** Artist of the month, October 07, Blakfish
Blakfish
www.myspace.com/blakfish
With new EP 'Gold' out, a series of impressive gigs lined up and tours with the wonderful 'Meet Me In St Louis' scheduled, big things are expected of the talented Birmingham band. This is not without good reason, as they possess some killer songs.
'Planes, Trains and Obese', taken from Gold, comprises indie guitar foundations with simply stunning bass guitar, not dissimilar to a spate of heavier band, such as Mastodon. With vocals that range from hauntingly melodic to loud and piercing, the elements of their 'naughty indie' have potential to make them a big name across the UK.
'Captain Burns' is another track that shows Blakfish are ones to watch. Not commercial NME ones to watch, but ones to watch for all rock fans, from the At The Drive In fans to those who love The Mars Volta. Indeed, this is special stuff. That the live energy and intensity of the band is captured here is an imprtessive feat.
With 'Jeremy Kyle Is A Marked Man', rcorded from an acoustic session, also impressing greatly, Blakfish seem to have something for everyone, as further demonstrated by the superb 'Death Of A Soap Star', from 2006's offering 'myforteistimetravel'. Riffs galore, brilliant vocals: a great track.
I'd suggest catching them live, listen to their MySpace tracks, buy Gold, do anything to catch them now. Worthy artists of the month. Any month.
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