Former Kasabian guitarist/keyboardist Chris Karloff has recently announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album under the name Black Onassis.
The album, titled ‘Desensitized‘, is set for release on September 23 later this year. After parting with Kasabian back in 2006, Karloff moved to New York where he started work on Black Onassis.
“Electronic music to me is surprisingly soulful; there is a warmth that comes from the simplicity of sounds, something inconspicuously expressive and emotional,” he says “Growing up, it was everywhere. Artists like Vangelis, Kraftwerk, The Prodigy and Tangerine Dream were massive influences on the songs I wrote with Kasabian, and even more so now. But rock music has always played a massive role as well, and I’m inspired by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Primal Scream and Nirvana. I try to fuse these two worlds to create the kind of music I want to listen to.”
instead of simply relying on one vocalist, Black Onassis features a number of guest vocalists including Liela Moss, Morgan Kibby and Ben Gautrey.
“Working with multiple singers makes writing every track a unique experience, a new musical adventure” says Chris. “A voice can change the whole dynamic of a song, and it’s really freeing and feels limitless to write without being constrained by the vocal abilities or stylings of one person.”
For more information on Chris Karloff‘s upcoming solo debut, head to the Black Onassis website at – http://blackonassis.com/
You can also listen to lead track ‘Brain’ below –
