I have to say, today has been a kind of annoying day for me. As you know I’m a David Archuleta fan, and I spend a lot of time over at archuletafans.com. Awhile back they all went crazy over Blake’s small comment on Archuleta being boring, and there was just continuous Blake bashing over there. It really annoyed me, but it finally settled down. Unfortunately it has started up again. These kinds of things make me sad, why do they feel it is necessary to bash Blake?

Hang in there girlie.

CALL or EMAIL into XMRadio this week make an effort EVERYDAY as many times as possible..either XM 29 UPOP or XM20 on 20 I talked to Priestly..call or EMAIL as many times as possible that is the ONLY way to get HMW or BA played…it doesn’t matter if its 1,000 x’s a day…I talked to priestly a good 20 minutes..I think he likes my sense of humor
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the good thing he likes his music and he said we will not look like obsessive fans if the emails keep coming in that is the only way right now to get the songs played

I told him about the apple festival and his ATB is it posted yet on YouTube? he will take a look at ATB and I will email him at priestly@xmradio.com

I told him if he plays Leoni instead of Blake, I would personally beat him with a stick he said “bring it on”…great humor

SERIOUSLY Please make an effort this week of the fans and tell the ones on idolbored, etal to please make this effort…

we can’t be swollowed up this years contestent SO let’s keep him alive

TRY THIS WEEK>>>PLEASE call or email as many times as possible..lets see this it will work

Hey guys!

I have to say, today has been a kind of annoying day for me. As you know I’m a David Archuleta fan, and I spend a lot of time over at archuletafans.com. Awhile back they all went crazy over Blake’s small comment on Archuleta being boring, and there was just continuous Blake bashing over there. It really annoyed me, but it finally settled down. Unfortunately it has started up again. These kinds of things make me sad, why do they feel it is necessary to bash Blake?

He has made another comment about Archie? If it is the same thing that he said a few months ago, they really need to let it go. Its unhealthy to carry such a grugde.

Nora– I know what you mean. I don’t understand the Blake-hate at all.
:-( I feel badly that the fandoms feel they have to turn on one, to support another. Not only that, but the hate just hurts, IMO. *sigh*

Hang in there girlie.

True, thats why I usually just hang out with the Blakers, although I did like some contestants in season 7, I just usually kept myself to the Blake boards, no need to get myself into petty arguments.

Also, please don;t forget to keep voting for Blake on the Summerjams site. He is going down in percentages, as other fanbases catch on.

I vote on xmfan.com at least 15 x’s a day (can you tell I have some free time at work) I try to space it ..Remember XM radio is a national station so a few plays could have a nice impact

it would be nice to hear his song play a few timeson the radio before the Canal Room gig…

Which brings me to my point: I had heard that the industry was going to experiment with releasing albums direct to download, to save on costs, esp with new artists/unproven big numbers producers. I wonder if we are starting to see this trend? If so, they must be counting on the young people to help push the market, and even get us older people jumpstarted.

My question would be, however, if they are already worried about piracy and illegal downloads affecting sales, won’t this just make it worse?

http://www.musiqtone.com/

It’s a poll for the artist of the month (It’s on the right)

Anyways I don’t know if it is just a little poll, or if it actually means something, but I just that it would be a cool little thing we could vote in to support Blake. Sadly he’s behind by a lot. But I just thought I’d share!

The Archuleta fans have definitely found that poll Nora!

Yeup, that is actually where I found it, at an archuleta fan site, since I am an Archuleta fan as well.
And even though I love David Archuleta, I’m voting for Blake in it, because David hasn’t really done anything yet, and I think Blake deserves it a lot more.

I know how you fel thats why I don’t go to that Archie bored… I love daivd but I don’t want to hang around Arch Angels that bash Blakey cuz I love him to!!!!

You have to register to see it, but it’s kind of neat that it’s there. It was loaded there on June 5th.

Oh yeah, and the David Aude Radio mix is #89 on top 100 dance tunes. That’s kinda cool

newduck
Jun 9th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I don’t go to any boards that bash anyone. We don’t bash here…which makes it feel like home. Ahh, can you smell the maturity here..I can.

Exactly! We may mention that we weren’t fans of a certain person or we didn’t like this and we didn’t like that but we don’t dwell on things and degrade people, because thats exactly what they are is people and they deserve to be treated the exact same as us. Just because someone is famous now or is on tv doesn’t mean they are heartless and don’t care what others think of them because they do and the critics can really break down a person!

Exactly! We may mention that we weren’t fans of a certain person or we didn’t like this and we didn’t like that but we don’t dwell on things and degrade people, because thats exactly what they are is people and they deserve to be treated the exact same as us.

I agree. :-) Blake is my personal interest, but I get that other people have different ones. I have been supportive of some Idols more than others, but I find after the show is over I have room in me to like almost ANY of them. It’s a nice group feeling, that I don’t want to deny myself by being prejudiced.

They are all people, just like any of us. Besides, I would not want to step on someone’s feelings just to validate my own. I think if someone really found someone to like this season, that’s great. It’s all about the discovery, and music along the way.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CKsR-UqERgs

Go check ‘em out!

OMG… haha… there are little Blake games

I just played the first one with all the little squares of Blake faces. Too much fun and very addicting!

What a clever idea though to spread Blake’s music that way.

I think I read that COmmom Market is playing in Seattle I beleive this weekend and they mentioned that a surprise guest would perform…hint, hint, hint…they posted a comment on Blakes website..can’t find it now but of course they were referring to Blake…so its a possibility that he is performing this weekend…anyone know about this?

I saw that too. Lucky people who live in Seattle. So many guest appearances for Blake, not sure if it means that he will perform with them.

Speaking of concerts, Johnny Nails put also a poster about his upcoming concert. I think June 18 but I am not sure where. Finally, Kevin will be appearing in Pa in June at Jambaloosa in caves ( http://www.jambaloosa.com/loe.htm) Sounds really interesting.

Also, my tickets to Canal Room arrived today. Yes, we are going. I am stoked.

still not sure BUT if Theresa is still planning she should let me know..easier to car pool I’m near K o P….

If you’re still wondering if this BLArmy thing is legit, here’s what Blake had to say when somebody asked him in his myspace comments: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/jenlar/forums/ItsLegit.jpg

I think the BLArmy is doing a great job at promoting Blake. I think Ken Barnes from Idol Chatter is back from vacation. Hopefully we’ll have some album sales numbers today. We must be close to the 300,000 mark.

I think it was BUlly who was discussing that new artists are only releasing a song as opposed to a CD…makes sense, since most people like 1 or 2 songs on a CD . Case in point, Jordin has sold more of her single Tatoo vs the CD and maybe artists have a hard times putting together enough songs to fill a record…well, anyway just a thought

I am sure that there will be plenty of pictures from the show. As for video, our team will be following the rules of the venue. Hopefully it’ll be OK and they’ll bring back some great footage.

I’m all antsy about sales, too. I hope that we get to hear some numbers soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCm57Yhbjs0

Just a little tribute to Blake, I just figured with all the negative stuff going on with the Archuleta fans, it wouldn’t hurt to show that not everyone is like them, (especially not all archuleta fans) *cough* me *cough* lol

I feel almost completely helpless since he hasn’t come anywhere near my area since AI two-er, so I’m helping by proxy, I guess. Reposting the myspace bulletins, posting updates at my favorite websites, and making graphics is about all I can do at the moment.

Jenlar, I hear you on that. I am in a bit of denial that there are going to be all these yummy concert events going on ELSEWHERE. When the pics and YouTubes roll in, it’s going to be hog-heaven…but yeah. *sigh* I do hope every one of you lucky enough to go enjoy him firsthand.

Blake: 700/1,000/2,000; total: 298,000

Artist: Sales this week Last week 2 weeks ago Total

Idol Chatter

I feel almost completely helpless since he hasn’t come anywhere near my area since AI two-r…

I am still holding out hope that someday he will make an appearance nearby. It’s wonderful that those who do get to see his performances share their experiences, videos, and photos.

love your passion…we were at one point trying to motivate the massives that’s how the train and blarmy came about….but it seems the fans have been fading away

there are a few still here trying their best, plugging away but you are right we need more

The ultimate goal of the BLArmy is for Blake’s music to be heard *and* purchased, not just one or the other. Your enthusiasm is incredible and contagious, tho… and a valuable asset to the team!

Where the rub is, is that it may not be the exact career some of the execs had in mind for him as a star ala Daughtry. As a lesser-luminary, he will however continue to shine, and give off a beautiful glow. He may have to play smaller venues, and work to keep his corner alive, but so many people like him and want to work with him– wouldn;t surprise me if HE became the next “feat LupeFiasco” to have on a track.

I am somewhat comforted to see Natasha Bedingfield still playing these smaller venues and Summerjams in “group concerts”, because I perceive her as doing pretty well popularity-wise. Seems an awful lot of these lesser luminary types need to stick together, and seek exposure in a group setting. There is a market for that, and in that market, continued viability. Ferras is someone they are known to be high on at a “push” level, but he’s still in a group concert setting. So are a BUNCH of other names I could name,like Jordin Sparks, if you want to point a finger, and she has sold a good deal.

Dont settle for less, blake can be huge.

Dont settle for less, Blake can be huge.

I think he already is huge. People know who he is, and they flocked to the concert last year in droves, to see him perform Live. Now the hurdle is, a fanbase not based on the fickle whim of television. Even Daughtry and Carrie Underwood needed time to build that.

I am not the person to ask about popularity issues, as I generally don’t concern myself with what is. However, I do believe in his appeal, which I feel is vast and endearing– and that crosses happily all sorts of types and boundarylines. :-)

I think it’s that determination not to be pigeonholed which actually hurt him as to marketing and promo. Labeling and expectation are an odd thing, but all too needed when it comes to music. I think what has come out of this post-album phase is the reputation for being independant, eclectic, electronic-based, and a bit of a bad boy no matter how genuine his smile is. What do you do with something like that, except enjoy him, and if you’re another artist, try to put the talent to work for you? I think that’s where he will dabble, and feat, and even help produce sound for other people…so yeah, he will be out there. I have faith in him, even if he does defy pigeonholing.

It seems Blake is getting back to his alternative/electronic/club roots, judging by his forthcoming projects with BT, KJ and Darude. He always said he went on Idol to make top 10, do the tour and boost his profile so he can spring out of Seattle. He managed to do better on AI than expected and he used the opportunity to make his “Michael Jackson Bad” album. I think while Blake has his pop side, at heart, he’s an alternative musician. If he didn’t want to work with Timbaland because he didn’t like Timbaland’s sound, then good for him for having the integrity to say “no”. I’m sure compromises were made in making ADD, but by and large it seems to be a project made with integrity and it’s reflected in the overall quality of the album. Given Blake’s tastes and influences (he lists a song by Edit as his most played song on his ipod) he’s not a mainstream pop/adult contemporary artists like the most successful AI alumni. It’s best to accept him for what he is and what he’s trying to do which is to carve out his own place in the music industry which will allow him to earn a nice living without having to fall back on survival jobs. There are enough musicians out there who are able to live comfortably well, make music and do shows with integrity and all without having to ascend to the top of the charts. I think Bully’s message above is excellent and well stated.

the only complaint I really have from Blakes’ AI show, is that his management team did NOT promote his CD correctly nor $$ wise for radio play.. I don’t care if he is Pop or an alternative musician. ALl I know he that he can make music and that speak volumes…Many artist have to have music written for them. That’s why he will have longetivity in the music industry

BUT I would so love to hear his songs on the radio

He managed to do better on AI than expected and he used the opportunity to make his “Michael Jackson Bad” album. I think while Blake has his pop side, at heart, he’s an alternative musician. If he didn’t want to work with Timbaland because he didn’t like Timbaland’s sound, then good for him for having the integrity to say “no”. I’m sure compromises were made in making ADD, but by and large it seems to be a project made with integrity and it’s reflected in the overall quality of the album.

Given Blake’s tastes and influences (he lists a song by Edit as his most played song on his ipod) he’s not a mainstream pop/adult contemporary artists like the most successful AI alumni. It’s best to accept him for what he is and what he’s trying to do which is to carve out his own place in the music industry which will allow him to earn a nice living without having to fall back on survival jobs. There are enough musicians out there who are able to live comfortably well, make music and do shows with integrity and all without having to ascend to the top of the charts.

LOVE the talk about integrity, seriously.(and ITA)

Like Joyce, I can’t deny that I wish people would have sent the album to the top of the charts…I do wish he had had that kind of success. However, I think the universe may have something else in mind for him. He’s friends with an awful lot of people who have made it, so who really knows WHAT could happen, you know? He’s not even scraped the surface of what he is capable of.

Is there nothing not to love about Team Plaid?

Sales from two weeks ago were at 2000, which was up from where we were before that. I just hope that he stays above 1000 for a while longer.

The SkinnyDip

The video that EOTW (thanks for that) posted is very interesting, given the topics that were raised. I really liked some questions later in the interview. Blake was very clear when he addressed beatboxing criticism, that it is part of his music, he loves it, and it is not a gimmick to him. The second critism of his music is also well addressed. If people attended his preidol shows they would know what music he is influenced by and what is important for him.

I also find his “refusal” to use music or bars of someone who really does not appeal to his musical sensibilites as a sign of his musical integrity. He might have lost some fans and maybe opportunities as a result of it, but I think in the long term it should help him in the music industry. I think it might help him creating the music that he loves, finding people who will support his projects because they will value his input as opposed to trying to fit him in what gives maximal profits without considering his artistry, and gaining fans who will accept the music just the way it is.

Also, at the end of the interview, Blake mentioned that he wanted his next album to be like a jazz, Medeski Martin and Wood meets Acid Rock kind of album. OK, I don’t even remotely know what that is, so I looked up Medeski Martin and Wood. Here are two of their videos on YouTube. What this would sound like mixed with Acid Rock, I have no idea!!!!

Medeski Martin and Wood Uninvisible

MM and W Big Time

Love all the comments from everyone today about Blake being true to himself and maintaining his musical integrity.

So neat that you got to hear 1,000Miles on the QVC line! :-) Maybe all our ADD prompting made them check it out for themselves!

And yes M4M, I’m with you on the sentiment above. That he is exploring with us, these interesting thoughts and musics is rather amazing, you know? He is on the journey, and he’s taking us along too.

. I think while Blake has his pop side, at heart, he’s an alternative musician.

I agree with you on this Charles. Blake has stayed pretty true to his roots. We all agree the album is great but alot of the mainstream powers don’t know what to do with it. They haven’t recognized the talent they have and have no idea how to promote him. Maybe thats where we went wrong in trying to help him along, we were thinking like mainstream radio, maybe we need to regroup and think outside of the box so to speak. There is plenty of room in the music world for Blake we just have to find it and capitalize on that and then maybe mainstream music will see what they have been missing. We need to keep his music out there even if it includes his older stuff. We need people to know Blake and appreciate him for the multitalented musician he is.

Summer Meltdown

“Blake Lewis aka……Bshorty . Singer/Songwriter/Noise Conditioner/Vocalist/Performer”
Noise Conditioner

I’m sorry if we already knew about this appearance. I have lost track. :)