Braden Blake first appeared on the music scene when a demo by his band, Super Deluxe, was snapped up by Portland label Tim/Kerr and released with much critical acclaim. Super Deluxe quickly became a fixture on the northwest music scene, sharing the stage with other local favorites like The Presidents of The United States of America, Harvey Danger, and the Posies. Warner wasted no time in signing the band, remixing “Famous” and releasing it under their newest label, Revolution Records. “Famous” went on to be named “power pop record of the year” by Melody Maker Magazine, Britain’s largest music publication. Rollingstone called Super Deluxe’s “buzzing guitars and soaring harmonies equal parts Cheap trick, Big Star and Redd Kross - (they) draw a very diverse crowd.”
After the breakup of Super Deluxe, Blake made a natural transition into the role of solo performer and has finally returned to the studio to record “A Year in Pajamas”, his first album of solo material.
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Braden Blake of Super Deluxe Releases First Solo Album
Braden Blake, primary songwriter, lead vocalist & guitarist of the critically lauded Seattle-based power pop band Super Deluxe, has just released his first solo album, ‘A Year In Pajamas’.
Braden Blake first appeared on the independent music scene in 1995 when a demo by his new band was snapped up by Portland label Tim/Kerr and released to much critical acclaim. Super Deluxe quickly became a fixture on the Northwest music scene. Soon courted by several labels, the band settled on Warner, who wasted no time in signing the band, remastering ‘Famous’ and releasing it under their newest label, Revolution Records. ‘Famous’ went on to be named "power pop record of the year" by Melody Maker Magazine, Britain’s largest music publication while Rolling Stone called Super Deluxe’s "buzzing guitars and soaring harmonies equal parts Cheap trick, Big Star and Redd Kross." Songs from the album were featured on various movie and television
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Braden Blake first appeared on the independent music scene in 1995 when a demo by his new band, Super Deluxe, was snapped up by Portland label Tim/Kerr and released with much critical acclaim. Super Deluxe quickly became a fixture on the northwest music scene, sharing the stage with other local favorites like The Presidents of The United States of America, Harvey Danger, and the Posies. Warner wasted no time in signing the band, remixing “Famous” and releasing it under their newest label, Revolution Records. “Famous” went on to be named “power pop record of the year” by Melody Maker Magazine, Britain’s largest music publication. Rolling stone called Super Deluxe’s “buzzing guitars and soaring harmonies equal parts Cheap trick, Big Star and Redd Kross - (they) draw a very diverse crowd.”
Songs from “Famous” were featured on various movie and television soundtracks, and also appeared on several compilation CDs. Super Deluxe spent the next few years touring the U.S. and Europe to support “Famous” and their follow-up album, “Via Satellite”.
After the breakup of Super Deluxe, Blake made a natural transition into the role of solo performer with regular appearances in Seattle music venues. After a few years of playing intimate live shows to a devoted audience, Braden Blake has finally returned to the studio, to recount “A Year in Pajamas”.