"A compelling blend of ominous Goth atmospheres, dark, but dynamic dancefloor anthems, New Wave ’80s tunefulness, and electronics-embedded tech tracks, all draped with the silky, reflective, and longing vocals of George Grant" ~ Big Takeover Magazine
"Smoulders from the ashes of goth-rock, whilst emerging from the dry-ice ambience of 80s nostalgia. Like a noir-new romantic, Black Rose Burning peacock preens from the underworld of art-pop, whilst intermixing its post-punk palette" ~ The Manc Review
George Grant instrumentalist, producer, engineer and former live show
bassist for Aurelio Voltaire, created the project in 2018, in NYC, NY. The
music is a very unique combination of Goth, Postpunk, Synthwave, Rock
and Shoegaze. George and drummer/synth player Luis Infantas come
bearing multi-generational influences that accept no boundaries, but still
maintains an overall succinct flow and feel. 40 years of solid songwriting
(across many genres) has helped George embellish on well established
hooks reminiscent of bands like Tears For Fears and the Church, matched
with the drive and determination of acts such as The Chameleons and
Peter Gabriel. Include the gothic-pop sensibilities of early Cult and The
Cure and BRB does some very creative dusting off, updating and
recreation of this early “alternative/goth magic”. The soulful vocal delivery
is a standout feature of the songs - one that instantly and immeadiatley
recognizable, and sets the music apart from most others.
Fans of a whole new breed of bands such as Drab Majesty, Actors, Twin
Tribes and Then Comes Silence, will enjoy the extremely soulful vocals,
unique grooves and top level instrumentation captured here. Described as
“postgothic-earworms”, BRB creates mini stories within each unique song
- and memorable chorus’ are plentiful.
The live show is especially powerful and has won the band many new
fans. They have played all over North America and have played festivals
including Absolution Fest (Tampa, FL) Wykd Wknd (Raleigh, NC) A Murder
Of Crows (NYC) and Spellbound (Hudson Valley, NY)
BRB have also released 3 albums, 2 singles a remix e.p. band an acoustic
e.p. that showcases their versatility.
Black Rose Burning have also collaborated with notable genre bands
including, Brian Viglione (Dresden Dolls), Delphine Coma, The Long Lost,
Ashes Fallen, Hallowed Hearts and many more.