NYC-based BLACK ROSE BURNING brings post-punk into futuristic sci-fi with new 'Ad Astra' video

"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

"Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes channel vibes from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission" ~
Amplify Music Mag

"Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~
Onyx Music Reviews

"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


NYC alternative rock outfit
Black Rose Burning presents 'Ad Astra', the title track from their invigorating third album 'Ad Astra', along with a clever new sci-fi video, announced as follows: "We travel into the microverse. We leave a dying planet there. We discover a new place to live. We're the light that shines amongst the stars at night... Love Won, Love Lost and Outer Space."

As with their previous album
 'The Wheel', this album was mastered by ACTORS' own Jason Corbett at Jacknife Sound.  Earlier, the band released the singles  'Fight!', 'Night Terrors' and 'Sing to Me'

Formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, Black Rose Burning also involves guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero).

Grant explains, "I was always intrigued by the Latin phrase Ad Astra Per Aspera (to the stars with difficulty) - even when I was a kid. I have also spent a great amount of time in my life pondering a question - why are we all fighting and destroying the planet earth instead of reaching for the stars together? The way mankind is at this moment in history, I’m not even sure we deserve the greater universe. I’m hopeful that one day we will".

In 2021, Black Rose Burning released their second album 'The Wheel', one year after debuting 'The Year of the Scorpion'. George Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice and solid instrumentation are standout features of this music. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across various genres has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years.

'Ad Astra' was recorded in George’s own studio,
PV Recording Company, which has hosted notable artists over the years, including Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years).

“’Ad Astra’ is the result of the real first time collaboration of the musicians who have been playing with my project in a live setting and myself. On previous records, I recorded them solo – playing and programming all of the instruments. It only made sense to take it to a whole new level by taking a slight back seat and letting the fantastic musical brains I have surrounded myself with, to step into some spotlight and show their talent. Sonically it’s a major leap forward in the ever-growing sound of Black Rose Burning in every way. Letting experts do what they do has resulted in - a lush soundscape that’s better than I could have ever hoped for. And even though I again wrote all the material, having partners who understand my vision is both invaluable and awe inspiring,” says George Grant.

“Lyrically, I approached this record, from the standpoint of my pseudo-motto ”Love Won, Love Lost and Outer Space”. Interlaced with technical and futuristic themes are also stories of broken hearts, broken dreams as well as songs about hope. I quite honestly took my love, as an avid Sci-Fi fan, and poured it into quite a few of these songs and into the overall feel of the record. But don’t get me wrong - there’s plenty of both love and heartbreak written into it as well. The artwork by Antonella at Eshmoon DM brilliantly reflects the feel also - from the colors to the design and the themes - of my infatuation with Science Fiction.”
 
The 'Ad Astra' album is out now, available on CD and also digitally from fine music platforms, including
Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  On Friday, October 6, Black Rose Burning will play Absolution Fest, performing at Crobar in Tampa, Florida. On October 13, they play Richmond, Virginia's Fallout, together with Empathy Test.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by George Grant
George Grant - bass guitar, vocals, synth programming
Luis Infantas - drums and triggers
Frank Morin - all guitars
Recorded by the band @ PVRCo (Putnam Valley Recording Company)
Mastered by: Jason Corbett (Actors)
Cover Art by Antonella Di Mattei @ Eshmoon DM Design
Artist photos by Shane K. Gardner
Publicity by
Shameless Promotion PR

Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/3jyscmMdC2yThQrOAl3JMB
'Ad Astra' album order / Bandcamp 
https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/album/ad-astra
Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/album/43wKBQqYqskY08jkYjnk7T
Apple Music  
https://music.apple.com/us/album/ad-astra/1705466602

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NYC-based new romantic post-punks Black Rose Burning unleash 'Ad Astra' album

"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

"Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes channel vibes from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission" ~
Amplify Music Mag

"Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~
Onyx Music Reviews

"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


NYC-based alternative rock outfit
Black Rose Burning presents their invigorating third full-length album 'Ad Astra', mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS at Jacknife Sound.  Earlier, the band released the singles 'Fight!', 'Night Terrors'and 'Sing to Me (E.L.E.)'

Formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, Black Rose Burning also involves guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero).

“’Ad Astra’ is the result of the real first time collaboration of the musicians who have been playing with my project in a live setting and myself. On previous records, I recorded them solo – playing and programming all of the instruments. It only made sense to take it to a whole new level by taking a slight back seat and letting the fantastic musicals brains I have surrounded myself with, to step into some spotlight and show their talent. Sonically it’s a major leap forward in the ever-growing sound of Black Rose Burning in every way. Letting experts do what they do has resulted in - a lush soundscape that’s better than I could have ever hoped for. And even though I again wrote all the material, having partners who understand my vision is both invaluable and awe inspiring,” says George Grant.

“Lyrically, I approached this record, from the standpoint of my psuedo-motto ”Love Won, Love Lost and Outer Space”. Interlaced with technical and futuristic themes are also stories of broken hearts, broken dreams as well as songs about hope. I quite honestly took my love, as an avid Sci-Fi fan, and poured it into quite a few of these songs and into the overall feel of the record. But don’t get me wrong - there’s plenty of both love and heartbreak written into it as well. The artwork by Antonella at Eshmoon DM brilliantly reflects the feel also - from the colors to the design and the themes - of my infatuation with Science Fiction”

In 2021, Black Rose Burning released their second album 'The Wheel', one year after debuting 'The Year of the Scorpion' album. George Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, solid instrumentation crossing several genres are standout features of this music. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across various genres has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years.

'Ad Astra' was recorded in George’s own studio,
PV Recording Company, which has hosted notable artists over the years, including Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years).
 
On September 15, the 'Ad Astra' album will be released on CD and available digitally from fine music platforms, including
Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. That same night, Black Rose Burning plays their album release show at NYC's Mercury Lounge for The Red Party.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by George Grant
George Grant - bass guitar, vocals, synth programming
Luis Infantas - drums and triggers
Frank Morin - all guitars
Recorded by the band @ PVRCo (Putnam Valley Recording Company)
Mastered by: Jason Corbett (Actors)
Cover Art by Antonella Di Mattei @ Eshmoon DM Design
Artist photos by Shane K. Gardner
Publicity by
Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Sept 16 - New York City @Mercury Lounge (The Red Party)
Oct 6 – Tampa, FL @ Crobar (Absolution Fest)
Oct 13 – Richmond, VA @Fallout w/ Empathy Test


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New romantic post-punks Black Rose Burning reveal 'Fight!', final single ahead of 'Ad Astra' album

"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

"Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes channel vibes from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission" ~
Amplify Music Mag

"Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~
Onyx Music Reviews

"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


NYC-based alternative rock outfit
Black Rose Burning presents their invigorating new single 'Fight!', a potent taste of their third full-length album 'Ad Astra', mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS at Jacknife Sound.  Earlier, the band released the singles 'Night Terrors' and 'Sing to Me (E.L.E.)'

Formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, Black Rose Burning also involves guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero).

“The final single before the release of the full 'AD Astra' record, 'Fight!' was written from a standpoint of someone who is unhappy with a partner or a relationship and has essentially given up but, for whatever reason, won’t or can’t just end it,” says George Grant.

"It always seems like you’re in the midst of one great big battle. I think there are many reasons why this happens, from loyalty to fear of being alone to sometimes even selfishness. It’s painful to realize that your belief in someone/something that you once felt had so much promise and potential has deteriorated to the point that you have no choice but to let it all go.”

'Ad Astra' was recorded in George’s own studio,
PV Recording Company, which has hosted notable artists over the years, including Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years).
 
Grant says, “This new music marks the debut of the entire band recording together, instead of me playing all the instruments and programming drums. It takes everything to a whole new level in terms of feel and especially in musicianship."

Ad Astra' album order / Bandcamp https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/album/ad-astra
'Fight!' 
https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/track/fight

In 2021, Black Rose Burning released their second album 'The Wheel', one year after debuting 'The Year of the Scorpion' album. George Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, solid instrumentation crossing several genres are standout features of this music. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across various genres has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years.

'Fight!' is out now exclusively via
Bandcamp. The 'Ad Astra' album will be released on September 15 on CD and also available digitally from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  That same night, Black Rose Burning will be playing their album release show at NYC's Mercury Lounge for The Red Party.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by George Grant
George Grant - bass guitar, vocals, synth programming
Luis Infantas - drums and triggers
Frank Morin - all guitars
Recorded by the band @ PVRCo (Putnam Valley Recording Company)
Mastered by: Jason Corbett (Actors)
Cover Art by Antonella Di Mattei @ Eshmoon DM Design
Artist photos by Shane K. Gardner
Booking:
Jack@rockyroadtouring.com 
Publicity by
Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
Thu, Oct 5th – Raleigh, NC @ Ruby Deluxe  
Fri, Oct 6th – Tampa, FL @Crobar for Absolution Fest
Sat, Oct. 7th – TBC
Sun, Oct 8th – Louisville, KE @ Art Sanctuary
Tue, Oct 10th – Indianapolis, IN @ The Black Circle
Wed, Oct 11th – Chicago, IL @ Be Afraid Of The Dark Fest
Thu, Oct 12th – Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo (with Visceral Anatomy)
Fri, Oct 13th – Richmond, VA @Fallout w/ Empathy Test
Sat, Oct 14th – Wilmington, DE @ Bar XIII (TBC)


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NYC's Black Rose Burning presents 'Night Terrors', previewing new 'Ad Astra' album

"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

"Leaning towards Ultravox and Colourbox on the new wave spectrum, they sometimes channel vibes from Phantasmagoria-era The Damned and Butterfly on a Wheel-era The Mission" ~
Amplify Music Mag

"Space might be the final frontier but Black Rose Burning are already stellar" ~
Onyx Music Reviews

"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


NYC-based alternative rock outfit
Black Rose Burning presents their new single 'Night Terrors', previewing their third full-length album 'Ad Astra', due out in mid-September.

Formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant, Black Rose Burning also involves guitarist Frank Morin (World Inferno Friendship Society) and drummer Luis Infantas (Monster Zero).

“Night Terrors is pretty much straight forward - if you have them, then you know. If you don’t, imagine being in the middle of sleep - but feeling wide awake and in a nightmare. There can even be “monsters” that sometime remain in your consciousness even after you’ve woken up. Nasty business this. I tried to encapsulate the feeling in a song, but I’m not sure you could ever REALLY explain the experience. I haven’t had this happen to me in years, and I hope it never happens again honestly,” says George Grant.

“This new music marks the debut of the entire band recording together, instead of me playing all the instruments and programming drums. It takes everything to a whole new level in terms of feel and especially in musicianship.”

'Night Terrors'  https://blackroseburning.bandcamp.com/track/night-terrors

This single follows the lead track 'Sing to Me (E.L.E.)', released in June. Grant says, "'Sing To Me' is about that point in a relationship when things just aren't the same any more - the rough time before the breakup. That point where your partner doesn't seem to feel the same the way you STILL do. It can be devastating. You just want them to see you the way they used to - because you still care."

In 2021, Black Rose Burning released their second album 
'The Wheel', mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS. one year after debuting 'The Year of the Scorpion'album.

George Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, solid instrumentation crossing several genres are standout features of this music. Roughly 40 years of songwriting across various styles has helped George embellish on clever hooks, drive and the gothic-pop sensibilities of The Cult's early years.
 
'Ad Astra' was recorded in George’s own studio,
PV Recording Company, which has hosted notable artists over the years, including Emelio Zeff China (Peter Murphy), Knox Chandler (Siouxsie And The Banshees), Chibi (The Birthday Party Massacre), Nellie McKay, Julia Marcel, Paul Bakija (Reagan Youth), Ego Likeness and Voltaire (with whom Grant also played bass for 10 years).

'Night Terrors' is out now exclusively via
Bandcamp. The 'Ad Astra' album will be released on September 15 on CD and also available digitally from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  That same night, Black Rose Burning will be playing their album release show at NYC's Mercury Loungefor The Red Party.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by George Grant
Recorded and mixed by George Grant at PVRCo (Putnam Valley Recording Company)
Mastered by Eric Enjem at Echometrics
George Grant - bass guitar, vocals, synth programming
Luis Infantas - drums and triggers
Frank Morin - guitar
Cover Art by Antonella Di Mattei @ Eshmoon DM Design
Artist photos by Shane K. Gardner


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