Multi-faceted goth rock femme fatale Sylvia Black shares her latest single + visualizer “Talking in Tongues.” A dark, hypnotic blend of goth rock, new wave, and shoegaze, it’s an eerie, haunted warning to those who might let loose enough to invite the spirits to take over. Black says, “It’s about one who has lost their agency by letting outward elements control them and deceive them. Or, a drunk bitch.”
She’s also announced her new album Shadowtime, set for release on January 16, 2026. Known for crafting immersive soundscapes where gothic textures meet post-punk urgency and new wave allure, Sylvia Black has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in today’s dark music revival. Across the album’s 11 tracks, Black ventures deeper into uncharted sonic territory. Set against a lush backdrop of new romantic and goth-tinged textures, the project weaves between ethereal and dance-driven soundscapes, as Black explores a longing for a return to beauty, love, and freedom.
Multi-faceted vocalist, bassist, songwriter, musician, performer, producer, and restless creative Sylvia Black is hard to pin down. Since her very first job singing and entertaining at a resort hotel in Northern Japan as a teen, music has been Black’s lifeline. Throughout her journey, she steadily gained momentum as a writer and producer, consistently creating music on her own terms and solidifying her place as a high priestess of the post-punk and goth-romantic renaissance.
Sylvia Black’s credits reflect her eclectic tastes and wide-ranging abilities. From her sultry rendition of the classic “I Put A Spell On You” for the Netflix hit series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018), to fronting East Village combo Kudu with drummer/producer Deantoni Parks (Mars Volta, John Cale, André 3000) and keyboardist/producer Nicci Kasper in the early aughts, to writing and recording with Black Eyed Peas (“Meet Me Halfway”), heiress Daphne Guinness, and beyond, Black rarely misses an opportunity to challenge herself. As a result, her arms-length resume includes collaborations with producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex), no wave provocateur Lydia Lunch, Moby, the Knocks, Armand Van Helden, and French electronic duo Telepopmusic.
A seasoned bassist who’s played with N’Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies), Muzz Skillings (Living Color), and Maya Rudolph’s Prince cover band (Princess), Black approaches songwriting from the bottom up. “I find a beat that I’m in love with and go forward. The bass provides the floor, but as a singer, I’m also coming in with the roof. If you can write a beautiful song with just those two elements, bass notes and the voice, that’s a job well done.”
