The Latest Electronic Project Of Mark Hockings Of
British Electronic Rock Act Mesh
Upcoming Album Watching Sleepers
With Production Assistance From The Legendary John Fryer,
Will Be Released In 2021
COP International Records is pleased to announce the signing of new act Blackcarburning to its growing roster as the label celebrates 30 years in 2021. Blackcarburning is the latest project of accomplished musician Mark Hockings famously known for his work with the British electronic-alternative act Mesh.
In this latest effort, Hockings takes on multiple roles including writing, singing, and programming and describes the tracks as “electronic music written around songs, emotion and energy.” He further adds, “The album was written to see what I could achieve by working primarily on my own. It’s been a vehicle for exploring new songwriting and programming ideas and to develop some new directions.”
Later this year, Blackcarburning will release its COP International Records debut Watching Sleepers. The first self-released single “The Mirror” can be heard HERE. All songs were recorded in Hockings’ personal studio in Bristol, UK that he built right before the pandemic lockdown. For the album, Hockings has maintained creative control but also worked remotely alongside with Mari Kattman (Helix), Janne Marvannen (Lakeside X) and Howie Venton (newwt), who provided vocals and piano accompaniment, respectively.
Additional production assistance will be provided by John Fryer whose credits include Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and Love & Rockets. Fryer also acts as COP International’s A&R agent.
Says Hockings of the signing: “I am very pleased and excited to announce that I have joined COP International Records for the release of the debut Blackcarburning album. I am very much hoping that this is just the start of a creative and successful relationship. Label founder Christian Petke and John Fryer have a huge wealth of experience behind them and, more importantly, they love the industry with all of its challenges. The most important thing at COP is the music, and that is something I really want to be a part of. The quality of the artists already on the label is a testament to their passion and I’m going to have to work very hard to make my mark. I have been blown away by the enthusiasm and the dedication of all the people involved and I am very much looking forward to being part of the team.”
Adds COP International Records founder Christian Petke: “Mark Hockings performed with his band Mesh at a festival that I was attending years ago. He walked onto the stage and, 30 seconds later, I was utterly impressed. His voice has that special something that immediately captures your undivided attention. What I didn’t realize at the time is the fact that he is also an incredibly accomplished songwriter and musician. So, when Jean-Marc Lederman introduced me to Mark’s Blackcarburning project I was immediately interested. He brings an unbelievable amount of talent, passion and experience to the table. Mark is exactly the kind of artist we are trying to have in the COP family.”
More announcements regarding Blackcarburning will be forthcoming in 2021.
Find Blackcarburning online:
Website: https://www.blackcarburning.
Bandcamp: https://blackcarburning.
Instagram: https://www.blackcarburning.
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