{"id":8486,"date":"2023-10-12T18:37:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T18:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/?p=8486"},"modified":"2023-12-17T23:23:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T23:23:06","slug":"laurie-black-angst-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/12\/laurie-black-angst-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Laurie Black &#8211; Angst Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/386704605_774039021402270_4084738054312386284_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8489\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laurie Black&#8217;s <\/strong>upcoming album, <strong><em>&#8220;Angst Music,&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>set for release on the 13th of October 2023, offers a dynamic and unique soundscape that captivates the listener from start to finish. With gratitude to music <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/ObsidianPRandMedia?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\"><strong><em>PR Obsidian<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for introducing us to this gifted artist, we&#8217;re about to embark on a sonic journey that showcases <strong>Laurie Black&#8217;s <\/strong>powerful voice, distinctive style, and satirical lyrical prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laurie Black<\/strong>, a classically-trained pianist turned synthesizer-wielder hailing from <strong>Brighton<\/strong>, has earned her place in the global music scene with her unparalleled fusion of electronic synthrock and satire. Often likened to the offspring of <strong>Victoria Wood <\/strong>and <strong>Gary Numan<\/strong>, <strong>Laurie Black <\/strong>has wowed audiences at festivals, music venues, and even public toilets worldwide. Notably, she supported Adam Ant during his Antics tour in 2022, solidifying her reputation as a powerhouse in the global Fringe scene. Now, on the cusp of her next album release, <strong>Laurie Black <\/strong>is poised to take her artistry to a new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Angst Music&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> is a significant step up from <strong>Black&#8217;s <\/strong>previous works, showcasing her evolution as an artist. The album&#8217;s sonic landscape is enriched with the use of drum machines, sequencers, and retro synths, creating a rich, atmospheric backdrop for her compelling vocal delivery. What sets this album apart is not only the musical arrangement but also the original and honest lyrics that seamlessly intertwine with the melodies. <strong>Black&#8217;s <\/strong>talent shines through every note, making each track a musical experience to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The album comprises nine tracks, with each one offering a glimpse into <strong>Laurie Black&#8217;s <\/strong>creative world. Some of the songs have already become fan favorites from her live performances, including &#8220;<strong><em>Spacejunk<\/em><\/strong>,&#8221; <strong><em>&#8220;Moonstruator,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>&#8220;Content Warning.&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>These tracks, now part of <strong><em>&#8220;Angst Music,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> retain their captivating energy and fervor. They serve as a testament to <strong>Black&#8217;s <\/strong>ability to craft enduring and engaging music that resonates with her audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One standout aspect of this album is <strong>Black&#8217;s <\/strong>foray into the genre she playfully dubs &#8220;synthrock.&#8221; While this term may not yet be a recognized genre in mainstream music, <strong>Laurie Black&#8217;s <\/strong>musical exploration within it is bound to make waves.<strong><em> &#8220;Angst Music&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>masterfully combines the nostalgia of retro synths with a modern, edgy twist, creating a distinct and alluring sound that is uniquely her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable collaborations on the album include <strong>David Ryder Prangley<\/strong>, who lends his guitar skills and backing vocals on the track <strong><em>&#8220;Work When Ur Dead.&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>This partnership adds depth and diversity to the album&#8217;s sonic palette. Additionally, <strong>Melbourne<\/strong>, <strong>Australia&#8217;s Nighteyes <\/strong>makes a striking appearance on <strong><em>&#8220;Queen Solstice,&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>further showcasing Laurie Black&#8217;s willingness to embrace an international and eclectic musical community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, <strong>Laurie Black&#8217;s <em>&#8220;Angst Music&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> is a musical journey worth taking. With a genre she claims to have invented, her innovative approach to synthrock and her signature satirical lyricism make this album a refreshing and compelling addition to the music world. <strong>Laurie Black <\/strong>has not only upped her own game with this release but has also set a new standard for artists willing to challenge the boundaries of musical expression. This album is a testament to her evolution as an artist and is sure to leave a lasting impression on listeners who appreciate originality, honesty, and innovation in music. Don&#8217;t miss the release of <strong><em>&#8220;Angst Music&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> on the 13th of October, 2023; it&#8217;s a musical experience that you won&#8217;t want to pass up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/laurieblack.co.uk\/music\">PRE-ORDER HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/laurieblack.co.uk\/music\">PRE-ORDER HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/laurieblack.co.uk\/music\">PRE-ORDER HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LISTEN TO THE ARTIST:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Laurie Black\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/3oyA6pKbO5dU98caXNrkjC?go=1&#038;sp_cid=fba20e7a245dcd162e62ac3ee8904c09&#038;utm_source=oembed&#038;utm_medium=desktop&#038;nd=1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABOUT THE ARTIST:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-10-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8488\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classically-trained pianist turned synthesiser-wielder, <strong>Brighton <\/strong>based <strong>Laurie Black <\/strong>has performed around the world at festivals, tents, music venues and public toilets. With a unique blend of electronic synthrock and satire, she\u2019s been described as the \u201clovechild of <strong>Victoria Wood <\/strong>and <strong>Gary Numan<\/strong>\u201d. As well as being a \u201cpowerhouse\u201d of the global Fringe scene (Edinburgh, Adelaide, Reykjavik), she notably toured as solo support act for Adam Ant\u2019s Antics tour in 2022. She releases her next (and best) album Angst Music on 13th October 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have seen her hosting cabaret shows Neon Moon or the legendary La Clique or playing keys with The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, Anya Anastasia&#8217;s Rogue Romantic and Briefs Factory: Sweatshop.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/boredcity.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-11-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8487\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Follow Laurie Black:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3oyA6pKbO5dU98caXNrkjC?go=1&amp;sp_cid=fba20e7a245dcd162e62ac3ee8904c09&amp;utm_source=embed_player_p&amp;utm_medium=desktop&amp;nd=1\"><strong>Spotify <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/laurieblackinc\"><strong>YouTube <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/laurieblack?_rdc=1&amp;_rdr\"><strong>Facebook <\/strong><\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/laurieblack.co.uk\/bio\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laurie Black&#8217;s upcoming album, &#8220;Angst Music,&#8221; set for release on the 13th of October 2023, offers a dynamic and unique soundscape that captivates the listener from start to finish. With gratitude to music PR Obsidian for introducing us to this gifted artist, we&#8217;re about to embark on a sonic journey <a href=\"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/12\/laurie-black-angst-music\/\" class=\"btn btn-link continue-link\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8489,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aboard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8486"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10587,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8486\/revisions\/10587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/midnighttraintrip.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}