[Repost by Glide Magazine; May 28, 2025]
Blase is a Multi-instrumentalist from North Carolina. He started his musical journey in Chicago, IL, on the underground indie scene, playing drums with a handful of bands before debuting his self-produced project. The foundation of a Blase record or song will likely be built out of synths, lush reverbs, warped guitars, and thoughtful lyrics. Blase doesn’t limit himself to any genre, but loves to lean into psych, dream pop, synth pop, folk, and rock characteristics. He is currently residing in NC, where he continues to record, compose, produce, and perform.
On his latest single, “Middle of Nowhere,” Blase blends palpable longing with danceable tempos, offering a kaleidoscopic look into his hectic, indie-pop world. The artist’s latest release embodies the refreshing individuality that breathes new life into pop tropes, as he combines soaring modern vocals with nostalgic love balladry. The ethereal vocal performance radiates with lush, gentle energy, while the energetic arrangement shifts and moves with groovy synths and neck-breaking drums. This sonic juxtaposition creates an immersive atmosphere for the listener to explore, giving “Middle of Nowhere” its freewheeling infectiousness. With a new album set to be released this summer, Blase releases a statement piece of a single. “Middle of Nowhere” is an explosive modern pop anthem with vibrant textures that burst out of the speakers and burrow into your ear, creating an enticing single with unlimited replay value.
“‘Middle Of Nowhere’ was a song written in Joshua Tree, California,” explains Blase. “It’s a song about being far away from everyone in the middle of nowhere, but feeling somewhere because you’re with that someone that makes you feel alive.”
