Blackburner | |
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Blackburner performing at Soho Mixed Media Bar, Honolulu Hawaii,
Promoted by Nephilim Halls Productions. Photo by: Peter Chiapperino |
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Electronica, glitch, EDM, dubstep, electro house |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Cleopatra Records Hypnotic Records |
Website | www |
Members | Skyla Talon |
Blackburner is an American electronic music duo. It consists of Skyla Talon. Influenced by the Skyla's background as a guitarist and vocalist, Blackburner combines elements of dubstep, metal, and electronica. Talon created buzz for Blackburner by remixing tracks and releasing original compositions through Cleopatra Records, initially placing Blackburner alongside dubstep artists such as Rusko, Nero and Dubba Jonny.
Blackburner’s debut album, Feel the Burn, featured guest appearances by Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, as well as John Wesley of Porcupine Tree. The single "Freak You" was used on a national Verizon FIOS Quantum advertisement, and on NBC’s hit competition program America's Got Talent.
In the summer of 2012, Blackburner was asked to support industrial group Ministry on their AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) American tour. They also appeared at SXSW 2012. During this time, Blackburner met William Shatner briefly, inspring Skyla to write a sci-fi driven album, Planet Earth Attack.
"Freak You" was featured in America's Got Talent the Las Vegas Round 2012 Episode 13. "Freak You" was featured in Verizon FIOS national ad campaign for Verizon Fios Quantum.