Our New Writers: Kristin and Laurel!

It's been quite drama-filled and melancholy lately here at Blaqk News, but now is time to put that all aside and welcome two new writers to our family!

After receiving around 13 applications, I deliberated for quite some time before I finally made a decision. In the end, I chose two people who I found would help us towards my goal the most, in becoming the #1 Blaqk Audio news source; and that is Kristin and Laurel.

Kristin is a self-proclaimed expert on all things Blaqk Audio, and has been a fan since CexCells hit the stores. Kristin really enjoys writing and has written her own novel, along with songs and some short stories. She is a very passionate fan and would of loved to have this job - and for that reason we welcome Kristin to the blog.

Laurel has more experience than even myself. She is currently studying music journalism, and manages the radio station at her campus, as well as the campus newspaper. Laqurel also is an intern at Blackheart records and has done interviews with VNV Nation, Uh Huh Ter, among other groups. She says she might have the opportunity to even interview Davey & Jade later on; Laurel's background was something I just had to acknowledge.

So please give our two new writers a warm welcome! For those who didn't make the cut and still want to write for us, there will be opportunities in the future, so don't fret.

Applications Open: 2 New Writers Will Be Picked

As promised, I am going to pick 2 more writers to help run the blog. If you would like to become a writer, please fill out the form below and send it to drewdimassa@gmail.com. Deadline to submit your form is Monday, November 30th, as I will be picking our two new writers that day.

Applicant form:
Your age:
What country/state you reside in (optional):
Why you wish to become a writer:
Any previous experience you have with blogging:
How you could help by becoming a writer:

Recommended requirements:

• You are at least 14 years of age
• You have some experience with blogging, or at least general journalism skills
• You have an aptitude to commit to this blog and a willingness to look for news
• Most importantly, this is something you would enjoy doing

Good luck and I can't wait to welcome two more people to our staff :)

New Contest: "Bright Black Heaven" Inspired Artwork

Contest cancelled. If you would like to know why, email me. 

Some Changes

Jason and Mary of AFI News HQ have decided to pull out of Blaqk News, for reasons that make no sense to me. Regardless, this blog is still going strong and we continue to aim to be your #1 source for Blaqk Audio news. I will be looking for writers soon so keep a look out if you want the position.

Thanks.

Billboard Interview Reveals New Details

Thanks to 'AFI Latino' for the heads up. Billboard put out a recent article regarding Blaqk Audio, spilling some new tidbits of information.

• Jade commented that "if all of a sudden we're doing two Blaqk Audio records in a row people will think AFI is not happening or something", in regards to the new record actually being finished before Crash Love.
• Michael Patterson mixed the record.
• Jade has already written another 70 songs for the group, so the final album might undergo changes before release.
• Jade says there will be a boxset for Bright Black Heaven, inferring the set will also come with more songs. (It if unknown if he was being sarcastic or not.)

Article Link

Blaqk Audio's Remix of Assemblage 23's "Spark"

This remix is actually a month or so old, but it went largely unnoticed. Thanks to Sarah for pointing this out.

Blaqk Audio did a remix for Assemblage 23's song "Spark", which can be found on the EP the group put out. Click here to take you to the remix (opens in iTunes).

Alternative Press updates us on Blaqk Audio

From our sister website, AFI News HQ:

• Davey & Jade will wait until after the Crash Love touring to release the next Blaqk Audio album, Bright Black Heaven.
• 18 songs were recorded for the album, though only 12 made it onto the actual record.
• The group experiments with different electronic genres this time around that CexCells did not touch upon, for instance IDM and Drum 'n' Bass.

The new Blaqk Audio album is titled "Bright Black Heaven"

On October 29th, 2009, it was revealed through this interview done by MyYearbook with Jade that the next Blaqk Audio record will be called "Bright Black Heaven". We also know that the record has been completed for quite some time now.

What do you think of the title for their sophomore album? Let us know here or in the new poll...

My "Bright Black Heaven" Artwork

Out of boredom, I whipped up these in Photoshop which represent my visual interpretation of the album title. The blog layout uses the theme, if you haven't noticed. All images were created by me, I do not own the original doctored photos. None of these pictures represent official artwork, they just show my own take on it.

Wallpaper

Artwork

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About This Blog

Blaqk News was created to provide an up to date, substantial news source for all things related to the band AFI's side project, Blaqk Audio. The blog is owned by Drew of afitalk.com.