Black Carl

Black Carl was an American funk rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. The band is made up of lead vocalist Emma Pew, drummer John Krause, guitarist Chad Leonard, guitarist Matt Noakes, and bassist Ian Woodward.

Black Carl
OriginPhoenix, Arizona
Genres
Past members
  • Emma Pew
  • John Krause
  • Chad Leonard
  • Matt Noakes
  • Ian Woodward
Websiteblackcarl.bandcamp.com

History

Black Carl's name originated from drummer John Krause's roommate. "I was recording stuff and let my roommate hear the first song. He laughed and said, 'This is the Pink Floyd of hip hop. You should call it Black Carl.'" [1]

They use elements of funk, soul, blues, and rock to create a sound that, according to the band, "will make you feel like you're riding a psychotic horse toward a burning stable."[2]

In January 2008, they released an EP titled Black Carl.[3] The EP reached #1 on The Blaze, ASU's college radio station for the week of 3/31/08. Later, members of the band appeared as guest DJs on the station, appearing after Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World.[4] The EP features a cover of the Shel Talmy-penned "Bald Headed Woman," staple in their set. The band has been known to cover "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads.[5]

Present

On October 9, 2021, the band performed a reunion show at Crescent Ballroom with Fairy Bones, Wyves, and Adam Bruce (of Mergence).[6]

Band Members
  • Emma Pew - vocals
  • John Krause - drums
  • Chad Leonard - guitar
  • Matt Noakes - guitar
  • Ian Woodward - bass

Discography

Albums
  • The Wheel (2013)
  • Borrowed (2009)

EPs
  • Black Carl (2008)

7" Singles
  • The Magician/The Hanged Man (2011)
  • The Fool (2011)
  • The Chariot (2010)

References
  1. Jansen, Steve (April 3, 2008). "Noise Boy: funky fun with Black Carl". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  2. Goetz, Adriane. "Black Carl". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  3. Phoenix New Times
  4. The Blaze 1260
  5. NoiseAndClutter.com Archived August 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Young, Amy. "Phoenix Indie-Rockers Fairy Bones Are Back After Breaking Up Last Year". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
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