Black Carl
Phoenix, Arizona, United States | SELF
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Press
If there is one thing that is clear, it's that Black Carl does not want to be known as "Soul Revivalists." A few of the band members... - Java Magazine
We may have found something in the early stages of stardom with Ms. Pew. - Audio Muffin
Black Carl is the best live band in Phoenix... hands down. If you have not seen them yet you better do it before they get signed and blow up and move to New York or something. - Electric Mustache
"Hussy" is a down-and-dirty, sexy track that really showcases Pew's range and has a hypnotic beat that makes you groove. - Phoenix Metromix
Pew sounds like a singer straight outta Muscle Shoals, the famous Alabama soul sound machine from the '60s. The rhythm section — composed of guitarist John Krause, drummer Chad Leonard, guitarist/random small-instrument player Matt Noakes, and bassist Ian Woodward — jams out not only soul style, gritty funk, and groove-oriented music, but human beatbox, hand claps, and foot stomps as well. Not only is it funky, but it's also fun as hell. - Phoenix New Times
Discography
Go to http://blackcarl.bandcamp.com to listen to all of Black Carl's music.
7" double-sided singles:
The Chariot (2011)
The Hanged Man (2011)
The Magician (2011)
The Fool (2012)
Full-lengths:
Borrowed (2009)
The Wheel (TBA 2012)
EPs:
Black Carl (2008)
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Bio
Black Carl is an indie band that effortlessly fuses soul, funk and indie rock. The Tempe, Arizona quintet consists of long time friends Emma Pew (Vocals/Keys), John Krause (Drums), Chad Leonard (Guitar), Ian Woodward (Bass) and Matt Noakes (Guitar).
Black Carl plays a self-described genre of music called Desert Soul. They have finished recording a follow-up album to their well-received debut BORROWED. Currently, Black Carl is priming their second full-length release with a subscription based record club. Fans sign up, pay one price and are shipped 7" vinyl records as they are recorded and pressed. Each pressing is limited to 500 copies. More info can be found at www.blackcarl.com
So...what sets Black Carl apart? Besides being 100% independent, Black Carl puts on a captivating live show.
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