Blackcarburning
Blackcarburning | |
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| Origin | Bristol, England |
| Genres | Electronic, electropop |
| Years active | 2020s–present |
| Members | Mark Hockings |
Blackcarburning is a solo electronic music project by English musician Mark Hockings, best known as the vocalist of the band Mesh. The project has released a series of singles since 2021, followed by the debut album Watching Sleepers in 2023.[1][2] The project has received coverage in specialist electronic music publications, including The Electricity Club and Side-Line Magazine.[3]
Background
Blackcarburning is a solo project by Mark Hockings, vocalist of the English electronic band Mesh. It was developed as a separate creative outlet, allowing Hockings to explore a different songwriting and production approach.[4][5] The material developed gradually from earlier standalone recordings, with Hockings refining the project's direction over time and working with collaborators.[6] In interviews, he described the work as shaped by a period of uncertainty and reflection.[4]
Music and style
Blackcarburning's music has been described as electronic and melodic, with an emphasis on song-oriented composition and atmosphere.[1] Reviewers have also described the project's sound as electronic pop with synth-based production.[2] Critics have noted a more introspective and atmospheric approach compared to Hockings' work with Mesh, emphasizing mood and layered arrangements.[3]
Reception
Watching Sleepers received coverage from electronic music publications. Adrian Randall of ReGen Magazine described the album as featuring "haunting melodies that hold the listener from start to finish".[1] Side-Line Magazine noted the album's song structure and production, as well as its connection to Hockings' work with Mesh.[2]
Writing for The Electricity Club, reviewers described the album as emphasizing atmosphere and introspection, with a focus on emotional nuance and layered electronic production.[3]
The album reached number 98 on the German Albums Chart, where it remained for one week.[7]
Discography
Studio albums
- Watching Sleepers (2023)
Singles
- "The Mirror" (2021)
- "Reset" (2022)
- "All About You" (2022)
- "Divide Us" (2022)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Review: Blackcarburning – Watching Sleepers". ReGen Magazine. 16 September 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Blackcarburning – Sleepers album (COP International)". Side-Line Magazine. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "BLACKCARBURNING Watching Sleepers review". The Electricity Club. 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Click interview with Mark Hockings from Blackcarburning". Side-Line Magazine. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "Blackcarburning – "I honestly thought it was dead quiet"". Orkus. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "BLACKCARBURNING Interview". The Electricity Club. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ "Blackcarburning – Watching Sleepers (Offizielle Deutsche Charts)". Offizielle Deutsche Charts. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
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