Blackblack

Infobox musical artist
Name = BlackBlack
Background = group_or_band
Origin =
Genre = Pop Indie
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = None
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/blackblack BlackBlack]
Current_members = Diva Dompe Lola Dompe Clark Schädelkopf

BlackBlack is a rock band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Diva Dompe (vocals/bass), Lola Dompe (drums), and Clark Schädelkopf (guitar).

Background

Diva Dompe started the band in 2004 with her sister Lola and boyfriend Alex Greenwald, who performs as his alter-ego "Clark Schädelkopf" [ [http://www.spin.com/community/blogs/brandon/2006/06/060616_brandon/ Brandon Hits the Hot Spots | Spin Magazine Online ] ] in the context of the band. Schädelkopf means "skullhead" in German. The Dompe sisters are both daughters of Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins [ [http://www.bauhausmusik.com/news/index.html ::News:: ] ] .

They have channeled their fantastical and sci-fi leanings into their shows. Prepping for past gigs included dressing as they were starring in the Ice Capades, crafting massive Native American headresses, and making vats of theatrical blood in the Dompe family kitchen for a Carrie-themed summertime barbecue at The Echo in Echo Park. Many people believed that they got their name from the caffeinated Japanese gum, BlackBlack, but Clark has said that the meaning is "blacker than black."

Some criticized Blackblack because they thought that is was a random side project for the already successful Alex Greenwald, but they have steadily gained recognition, especially in Los Angeles and Japan.

Recently the band has come under some harsh criticism for reportedly performing in blackface, although the band claims that they did it "just to be scary" and didn't intend to be racially offensive [ [http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=152246 Fucking In the Streets - Music - Fucking in the Streets - The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper ] ] .

Music

BlackBlack has a moody, gloomy sound, reminiscent of the Velvet Underground and Joy Division.Fact|date=June 2008 Clark Schädelkopf tells ElleGirl “we’re not Goth, but we do have to fight it.”Fact|date=June 2008

Some of their musical influences consist of contemporary bands such as Deerhoof, Lightning Bolt, and
Blonde Redhead. A staple and likely the most commented-on feature of the band's live shows is their cover of the Misfits song "Skull" [ [http://www.paperthinwalls.com/singlefile/item?id=643 Paper Thin Walls :: Single Reviews :: BLACKBLACK - "Emerald Forest" ] ] [ [http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=152246 Fucking In the Streets - Music - Fucking in the Streets - The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper ] ] .

They have toured Japan in the summer of 2006 sponsored by X-Girl. In January 2007 they supported Deerhoof during their west coast tour [ [http://www.eatskeet.com/2006/12/05/new-deerhoof-tour-dates/ New Deerhoof Tour Dates: ] ] .

Discography

BlackBlack have released two independent EPs as well as a full-length album in Japan which combines the two Eps.

Albums

* "BlackBlack" - Mathom Records – 2006

ingles and EPs

* "BlackBlack EP 1"
# "Royal Dragon"
# "Sophia"
# "Honey In Your Ears"
# "Firefly"
# "I Wish I Were A Scientist"
# "Algoryth and Gurantaxtaxq"

* "BlackBlack EP 2"
# "Emerald Forest"
# "Orge Mountain"
# "The Energy Song"
# "The Most! The Best! The Greatest! Forever!"
# "The Long Boat"
# "Skulls" – cover song of the Misfits
# "We, The Grimlocks"

Appearances

* Perfect As Cats a tribute to The Cure on Manimal Vinyl Records Oct 2008

References

External links

* [http://www.blackblackmusic.com BLACKBLACK website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/blackblack BlackBlack Official MySpace]
* [http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.geocities.jp/p_planet_jp/blackblack BlackBlack (Japanese fan site)]
* [http://www.jetsetrecords.net/index.php?P=base&M=P&CODE=212350053000&L=JP Jet Set Records]