Terry Blade - 'Neo Queer'
‘Neo Queer’ by Terry Blade is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Terry Blade is a well-established artist whose latest album, ‘Neo Queer’, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! Having always had a natural affinity for music, the Washington-born, Chicago-based singer has honed his craft over the years, grounding his musical work in his experience as a black queer artist, to become the songwriter and performer that he is today.
Although he has been compared to the likes of Meshell Ndegeocello, Macy Gray, and Antony and the Johnsons, Terry Blade combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique and authentic sound. Terry Blade has been featured by numerous media outlets including the likes of Country Queer, Adobe and Teardrops, Surviving the Golden Age, Indie Top 39, Thisis50, Yellow & Black, SwanoDown, Tinnitist, and Alt77.
Since his emergence in 2020, Terry has won more than forty awards including Clouzine Magazine's "Best Folk Song" and "Best Spoken Word Album"; the Gold Award for Original Music in an Audio Production at the 2021 AVA Digital Awards; the Platinum Award for R&B Singing Performance at the 2021 LIT Talent Awards; the Canopus Audio Award at the 2021 Vega Digital Awards; the Gold Award for Original Music at the 2021 Hermes Creative Awards and 2021 dotCOMM Awards; and the Gold Medal Award for Lyrics/Songwriting - Listener Impact: Message at the Global Music Awards.
Terry Blade currently has five albums and twenty-one singles/EPs in his Spotify discography. One of his most popular tracks, ‘Black Hurts’, has already amassed more than one hundred and forty-five thousand streams on Spotify alone. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that Terry Blade has developed a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to hear his latest album, ‘Neo Queer’.
FEATURED RELEASE
‘Neo Queer’ by Terry Blade is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The album consists of ten tracks and lasts around twenty-nine and a half minutes. The first music video/single from the album is ‘Eaten Alive’. The single lasts almost two minutes and sits at 70bpm. The track commences with a twelve-second introductory section that builds a sense of anticipation for the verse and sets the tone from the outset.
The solo-guitar progression provides the perfect platform for the vocal. Terry Blade’s clean and emotive vocal color seamlessly synchronizes with the smooth vibe of the instrumentation. The second vocal layer sits at a higher register and adds a depth to the main vocal line whilst also delivering just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this single is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘Eaten Alive’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the memorable hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
Although ‘Neo Queer’ is technically grouped under one genre classification, each track showcases Terry Blade’s diverse songwriting talent; from the melodic keys that amalgamate with the steady percussion and deep bass to provide the perfect foundation for the memorable vocal line of ‘Elephant’, the catchy hook and creatively panned instrumental elements that form the immersive experience of ‘All Ways’, to the soulful brass, ethereal keys, and ambient vocal effects that add an atmospheric quality to the overall sound of ‘Silent Treatment - Elem Version’.
From the well-balanced production and creative instrumentation, to the impressive vocal performance and authentic lyricism, fans of Terry Blade, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this album. Make sure you follow Terry Blade on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
