Gus Black

The Profile

Gus Black is an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. Active since the mid-1990s (initially releasing music as “Gus”), he’s known for intimate, melancholic folk records, including Autumn Days and Today Is Not the Day to Fuck With Gus Black.

American, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter; active since 1996; also released music as “Gus”. Today Is Not the Day to Fuck With Gus Black is his fifth album. Style described as dark, introverted noir folk with sparse arrangements.

Targetski hails Gus Black’s fifth album as a nocturnal, noir-folk companion steeped in melancholy and restraint. The review highlights hushed arrangements, haunting harmonies, and stark, acoustic settings. Standouts include Love Is A Stranger and the chilling Can We Talk About This Tomorrow?. The overall verdict: a dark, intimate record to be played with the lights off.