Black Tape for a Blue Girl

Ethereal, evocative, powerful and introspective, since 1986 Black Tape For A Blue Girl’s 13 studio albums meld sweeping darkwave, neoClassical and ambient. Utilizing multiple genres and instrumentations to shape their larger conceptual work, the eclectic, modernist approach refreshes BlackTape’s pioneering musical sentiments while maintaining the unique originality of their sound. Foreboding atmospherics and engaging lyricism inform a contemplative twilight which hangs over their tracks.

As the premier artist on the Projekt record label he founded in the early 80s, Sam Rosenthal’s BlackTape releases lush, deeply introspective music.

“America’s Black Tape for a Blue Girl creates timeless blends of dark sensuality and angular synth textures.” – PopMatters

"Like Dead Can Dance, black tape for a blue girl dramatically flirts with symphonic decay.” – The Philadelphia City Paper

“Gently lit by the existential gleam of a dying sun” – Soundscape Magazine

“A symphonic mix of poetic vocals and ethereal atmosphere.” — L.A. Weekly

“Rosenthal’s Black Tape for a Blue Girl embraces Brian Eno’s ambient ideas along with sensual and enchanting vocals.” - Penthouse

L.A. Weekly 1999: “Clearly, labels like ‘gothic,’ ‘death rock’ and ‘gloom’ are more about the mood, the fashions and the feelings the music provides. Stretching the goth genre even further, black tape for a blue girl incorporate orchestral elegance with a New Age-ish spirituality and literary introspection. Their latest AS ONE AFLAME LAID BARE BY DESIRE is a symphonic mix of poetic vocals and ethereal atmosphere. Yes, it’s dark, but instead of wallowing spooky pretense, the band — which features a flutist, violinist, acoustic guitar and keyboards — focuses on instrumentation and conceptual themes. Far from depressing, they bring beauty and depth to a genre known more for sorrow and menace.”