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Black Bordello Release Sepia-Tinted Single ‘Fugue’
South East London band Black Bordello have released ‘Fugue’, the first preview of their forthcoming EP, ‘Midheaven Tempest’. The single signals the group’s move towards a darker, more expansive sound, centred on vocalist Sienna Bordello’s theatrical delivery and vivid songwriting.
‘Midheaven Tempest’ is due on 18 September via AWAL and was produced by Balazs Altsach. The five-piece cite influences spanning Velvet Underground-style fuzz, gothic rock, trip-hop, industrial textures and chamber arrangements; Bordello said ‘Fugue’, inspired by Bach, is a playful critique of “society’s stage”.
In short
- Black Bordello release ‘Fugue’ ahead of September EP
- New EP ‘Midheaven Tempest’ arrives via AWAL
- Single blends psych-rock, gothic and theatrical influences
Explained simply
Black Bordello are a five-piece band from south-east London, led by vocalist Sienna Bordello. Their music draws on several styles, including gothic rock, trip-hop and chamber music, which combines classical instruments in small ensembles.
The band’s forthcoming EP, Midheaven Tempest, is due in September and was produced by Balazs Altsach. The title “Fugue” refers to a musical form in which a theme is repeated and developed by different parts; Bordello has said the song takes inspiration from composer Johann Sebastian Bach and comments playfully on society’s roles.