Brooklyn, NY electronic/industrial/techno DJ/producer Bryan Black aka Black Asteroid has aired his new single “Dirge Out” featuring The Cult’s Ian Astbury.
The track features on his upcoming sophomore album ‘Infinite Darkness‘, set to arrive on May 3 through Artoffact Records. Pre-order your copy here.
UPDATE 03/11/2024: “Dirge Out” is our new Single of the Week!
“Infinite Darkness”, produced over the span of 5 years, features some incredible guest artists such as Ian Astbury, Actors, Louisahhh, Michele Lamy, Front Line Assembly, Blush Response and Speedy J. This crossover record, goes where techno has never gone before.
Commenting on the collaboration, Black says: “Astbury and I agreed that it would be cool to collaborate and since I was already going to LA for a gig. I found a studio. I honestly didn’t know if he would show up, or if some imposter was using his account. Ian showed up. I watched on the studio security cameras as a black SUV pulled up. Ian rolled in with a bag full of notebooks, art books, pens, and stories. We talked for hours. Somehow with only 20 minutes left in our session, he went to the booth and nailed the vocal in 1 take. This was the first time I recorded with a vocalist as they were writing the vocals in my presence.”
Stream “Dirge Out feat. Ian Astbury” below.
‘Infinite Darkness’ Tracklist:
- Dirge Out feat. Ian Astbury
- Machine feat. Michele Lamy
- Ashes and Dust feat. ACTORS
- Love feat. Louisahhh
- Polyfusion
- Meth Rain feat. Front Line Assembly
- Blast
- Into My Body feat. Blush Response
- The Void of Nothingness
- Infinite Blackness feat. Speedy J
- Ashes and Dust (Extended) feat. ACTORS
About Black Asteroid
Bryan Black aka Black Asteroid started his music career as a sound designer and keyboard tech for Prince at Paisley Park Studios in his hometown of Minneapolis. While working for Prince, Black proceeded to create his own music under the name Haloblack and then Motor for labels such as Mute and Kompakt.
These records caught the ear of Martin Gore from Depeche Mode. Soon after, Black was on tour with Depeche Mode and recording songs with Martin Gore. Together Black and Gore wrote a top 40 single “Man Made Machine”.
In 2011, the debut Black Asteroid single, “Engine 1” introduced Black Asteroid to the world. After a string of critically acclaimed EPs on CLR and Electric Deluxe, the debut album “Thrust” was released in 2017 with many cross over singles, featuring vocals from Zola Jesus, Cold Cave and Michele Lamy.
In 2023, Black Asteroid released 2 EPs- “Acid Flesh” on CLR, and “New Flesh” on PLS UK – showcasing a more experimental sound, utilizing vocals and guitars.
