June 27, 2024

What Makes Black Note Graffiti's Live Shows Truly Unforgettable?

In this episode of "Concerts That Made Us," Brian welcomes Gabrielle and Kris from Black Note Graffiti to discuss their latest track "Place You Lie." Gabrielle delves into the song's theme of overcoming mental struggles and addiction, sharing personal anecdotes that inspired the lyrics and the emotional journey behind its creation. Kris elaborates on the technical challenges and memorable moments during its recording, highlighting the meticulous work and creative input of producer Josh Schroeder, who played a pivotal role in shaping the track's sound.


They tease their upcoming album, emphasizing its cohesive, concept-driven nature, and hint at the narrative arc that ties the songs together, promising fans a deeply immersive listening experience. The conversation also touches on memorable gigs, both good and bad, recounting stories of electrifying performances and the occasional mishap that comes with live shows. They discuss their live show dynamics, revealing how they strive to create an engaging and energetic atmosphere for their audience.


The episode concludes with personal insights into their musical influences, where Gabrielle and Kris reflect on the artists and genres that have shaped their sound and approach to music. In a light-hearted segment, Brian poses a hypothetical question about spending time with historical musicians, leading to a fun and imaginative discussion about dream jam sessions and the timeless appeal of musical legends.


Bulletpoints:

- Discussion about the song "Place You Lie" and its themes of mental struggles and addiction

- Challenges and memorable moments during the recording of the song

- The approach to writing and recording songs in the studio

- Plans for releasing a full record and another single

- The appeal of the new record to fans

- Potential release of the record on vinyl

- Working with notable names in the music industry and memorable moments from those experiences

- Description of the band's live shows and their approach to engaging with the audience

- Standout gig experiences, both positive and challenging

- Casual conversation about personal musical preferences and hypothetical scenarios with historical musicians.


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Black Note Graffiti, a hard rock/alternative metal band from Ann Arbor, Michigan, has secured a distribution deal with Golden Robot Global Entertainment, known for its representation of bands such as Filter, Bass Drum of Death, and L.A. Guns. This partnership marks their inclusion in the new Robot Distro lineup. Pavement Entertainment is also helping with the release.

Black Note Graffiti's new single, "Place You Lie," was produced by renowned Billboard #1 producer Josh Schroeder who has worked with bands like Butcher Babies, Lorna Shore, and King 810.

William Felch of Wombat Fire productions produced the video for the new single "Place You Lie." Kris Keller tells us "William has a great vision and is very efficient. We gave him an idea, and he turned it into exactly what we wanted." The video for the single along with the full LP titled "Resist The Divide" will be released later this summer.

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