Blackcarburning is a solo electronic music project by English musician Mark Hockings, best known as the vocalist of the band Mesh. The project has released a series of singles since 2021, followed by the debut album Watching Sleepers in 2023.

Background

Blackcarburning is the solo project of Mark Hockings, vocalist of the English electronic band Mesh. The project was developed as a separate creative outlet, allowing Hockings to explore a different songwriting and production approach.

Music and style

Blackcarburning's music has been described as electronic and melodic, with an emphasis on song-oriented composition and atmosphere. Reviewers have also described the project's sound as electronic pop, with synth-based production.

Reception

Watching Sleepers received coverage from electronic music publications. Adrian Randall of ReGen Magazine described the album as featuring "haunting melodies that hold the listener from start to finish". Side-Line Magazine noted the album's song structure and production, as well as its connection to Hockings' work with Mesh.

The album reached number 98 on the German Albums Chart, where it remained for one week.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Watching Sleepers (2023)

Singles

  • "The Mirror" (2021)
  • "Reset" (2022)
  • "All About You" (2022)
  • "Divide Us" (2022)