black tape for a blue girl

The Profile

Black Tape for a Blue Girl is an American darkwave/ethereal project formed in 1986 by Sam Rosenthal, founder of Projekt Records. The group blends ambient electronics with strings and chamber textures, often featuring male/female vocals. Acclaimed releases include Remnants of a Deeper Purity and The Scavenger Bride.

Founder: Sam Rosenthal (Projekt Records). Origin: United States. Formed: 1986. Style: darkwave, ethereal, neoclassical, ambient, gothic. Critical praise on DeBaser centers on Remnants of a Deeper Purity, The Scavenger Bride, and Halo Star; comparisons include Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins.

Three DeBaser reviews praise Sam Rosenthal’s American darkwave/ethereal project for its elegant production and emotive depth. Remnants of a Deeper Purity is lauded as monumental and chamber-like; The Scavenger Bride blends electronics and strings with Kafka-inspired themes; Halo Star leans into spectral, acoustic textures and haunting vocals. Comparisons to Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins recur.