Out with the new and in with the old. What started as a two piece metal/blues/industrial mountain of equipment from Seattle has morphed into a three piece minimalist blues punk outfit. After returning from a tour in the UK with friends Tombs (Relapse) that was dominated by equipment breakdowns and power converter overloads, Black Horse decided it was time for a live drummer. They took several months off from touring to bring in Frank DeRienzo and write a new collection of songs, influenced by AP Schroder’s deepening interest in northern Mississippi hill country style blues, including artists such as Elmore James and Fred McDowell. April opted to bring in a Korg MS-20 monosynth to keep things heavy. What has come out if it is a sound akin to the catchy swing of Eagles of Death Metal, with some serious slide guitar action and vocals nodding to a Nick Cave influence on April’s part. Their live shows thus far have inspired nose bleeds, spilt beer and mystery bruises. They seem to be doing what American rock has been working at for decades- bridging the gap between its blues roots and rock and roll.
Black Horse will be releasing a split 7” with Thad Sand’s One Man Band on Nowhere’s End Records, and touring the midwest June 25th-30th in support. Also look for select local shows throughout the summer and fall in Brooklyn and NYC.
..." a sort of rock-and-roll Le Tigre: part irony, part sincerity, all motherfucking hook"... The Stranger
" This is evil that feels so good."
-THE BIG TAKEOVER
"Black Horse’s album - like all the best ones - has to be taken in and absorbed to be fully appreciated and enjoyed."
- Stephanie Nolasco (Deli Magazine NYC)
"Goettle’s melodies are infinitely hummable—while it may not be the sort of blackness doom-and-gloom purists expect, Black Horse’s ability to strike such a balance is quite the musical dark art."
- AARON BURGESS
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 (Paperthinwalls)
"Marrying musical genres is a longstanding trick of the trade, and logical formula from which much of today's most interesting and listenable product was born. But with "Shake, Shake, Shake," the lead tune from Black Horse's debut, The Black Arts of Black Horse (self-released April 8, 2K8), bridging the gaps has never been more refined. Black Horse has shaken up just the right formula."
- WILLIAM GOODMAN (spin.com)
what are you doing thurs july 9th If your 21 you and your friends should come check out EdstanleY they have a show at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach Ca They're a 3 piece band Scott Gripe does guitar/vocals Justin Brescia is on drums and Dave Reese is on bass you would love the show it will be a blast , If you choose to come, email me your guestlist @ jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.n et so i can put you and your friends on the list, hope to hear from you
The address is 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, California 92649
THEY GO ON AT 10PM !!! SHOULD ARRIVE AT 9PM please mention EdstanleY at the door
yo, so this weekend is going to be nuts!!!! We got “club Europa” (Brooklyn)this Friday june 26 th with ninja sonic, the beatards, jasmine Solano ect…. And this Sunday jun 28th we got “studio b”(Brooklyn) for a funrazor with hearts revolution, team Robespierre, ninja sonic, mr.andresonik, totally Michael, boogie boarder, anamanaguchi, graffiti monsters, murdertronics, lionshare, prizzy prizzy please, the creeps, tralalas with djs dirty finger, emagine, and c.lo
enjoy your next weekend!!
Ya'll are sounding fan fuckn tastic. Looking forward to hearing some more of the new recordings.
So I bought an Ampeg v4 the other day, peeled off the electrical tape marking the settings to find "WHITE HORSE" written beneath. Little fucking yin and yang for you.
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