A Thousand Little Deaths, A Thousand Real Emotions With BLACKBRIAR

Interview by Angela Croudace
Dark fantasy rockers Blackbriar are known for weaving rich,
cinematic soundscapes and fairytale-inspired tales into their
music, and their new album A Thousand Little Deaths is no
exception. Vocalist Zora Cock and guitarist René Boxem sat down to
reflect on the band’s creative process, the emotional depth behind
the music, and hopes to finally reach fans Down Under.
Zora, who pens all the lyrics before music is composed, shared that
inspiration often comes from folklore, history, and personal
metaphor. “I usually see visuals in my head very quickly after
writing the lyrics,” she said, highlighting the band’s filmic
aesthetic. Their music video for Harpy, hand-drawn frame by frame
by their own creative team, reflects this commitment to
authenticity, just pure, painstaking artistry.
The band remains deeply grounded despite their viral success with
Until Eternity. “It took months before anything happened,” René
recalled, “then suddenly it skyrocketed. It changed
everything.”
Their bond with fans is a cornerstone of their identity, from
Discord chats to cherished fan gifts like a sword engraved with
song lyrics and even a rare turtle coin (literally a medallion
emblazoned with a turtle that I definitely want to do more research
on). “We keep everything,” Zora laughed. “It really means a
lot.”
Australia is very much on their radar. A planned tour fell through
due to the pressure of filling venues, but the dream is alive.
“We’d love to come—maybe as a support act or for a festival first,”
said René.
As for A Thousand Little Deaths, Zora hopes listeners feel the same
shivers she did on first listen. “Some songs brought me to tears.
It’s deeply personal. I just hope it makes people feel
something.”
And for Australian fans? Keep your ears open and your turtle coins
ready…

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