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Dusted has released the single “Black Tattoo,” recorded live to a vintage Tascam 388 by Brian Borcherdt with guitar assistance from Alex Edkins. A music video directed by Michael Leblanc features Borcherdt and his daughter in Toronto subway tunnels; two Toronto dates with Weird Nightmare were listed in the report.
Dusted, Brian Borcherdt’s solo project, has released the new single “Black Tattoo,” a live-to-tape recording made with guitar assistance from Alex Edkins of Metz and Weird Nightmare. The track arrives with a video directed by Michael Leblanc, placing Borcherdt and his daughter in Toronto subway tunnels.
Borcherdt recorded the song live to a vintage Tascam 388, according to the report. He said the recording took several attempts because the performance, made without click tracks, kept pushing ahead in tempo. The first take was ultimately chosen after each successive version played faster, he said.
“With no click tracks used anywhere on this record, this particular performance wanted to speed off the rails,” Borcherdt said. “But each version landed faster than the previous. After some consideration, the first take won the band vote.” The source does not identify the other participants in that vote.
Borcherdt described the song as moving between control and abandon, as well as betrayal and perseverance. Edkins, who plays guitar on the recording, is also associated with Metz and Weird Nightmare. The report lists two Dusted shows with Weird Nightmare at Osler Records in Toronto, on Nov. 18 and 19; it does not specify the year.
A Live Take Shapes the Single
The release offers a new Dusted recording built around an unedited-feeling performance approach: Borcherdt said the song was recorded without click tracks and that the first take was selected despite its tendency to accelerate. That detail gives listeners a concrete point of reference for the track’s forward motion, while remaining the artist’s description rather than an independent technical assessment.
The collaboration also brings together Borcherdt’s solo work and Edkins’ guitar contribution. For listeners following either musician, the single is a new point of connection between Dusted, Metz and Weird Nightmare. The accompanying video adds a specifically Toronto setting, and the listed local shows place the release alongside live dates with Weird Nightmare.
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Borcherdt’s Work Beyond Holy Fuck
Borcherdt is a member of Holy Fuck, the Toronto dance-rock group, and releases more intimate indie rock under the name Dusted, according to the source report. “Black Tattoo” is presented as a new Dusted single rather than a Holy Fuck release.
The report identifies Alex Edkins as a contributor on guitar and notes his work with Metz and Weird Nightmare. It also credits Michael Leblanc with directing the video. The available information does not give a release date beyond describing the single as newly released, nor does it provide album details or a wider release schedule.
““With no click tracks used anywhere on this record, this particular performance wanted to speed off the rails.””
— Brian Borcherdt
Release and Show Details Missing
The source report does not state the single’s exact release date, identify a label, or say whether “Black Tattoo” will appear on an album or other forthcoming release. It also gives no year for the Nov. 18 and 19 Toronto performances, so their current status cannot be established from the information provided.
The report describes the recording process through Borcherdt’s account and does not provide further production credits or explain who took part in the band vote. No additional tour dates or plans for Dusted were listed.
Toronto Dates and Further Releases
The immediate next item in the source report is the pair of Toronto shows with Weird Nightmare at Osler Records, listed for Nov. 18 and 19. Because no year is attached, readers should check current listings before relying on those dates. The report does not announce additional performances.
Whether “Black Tattoo” is a standalone single or a preview of a larger Dusted release remains unannounced in the material provided. Further details would be needed to confirm an album, additional music, or more live dates.
Key Questions
Who released “Black Tattoo”?
Dusted, the solo project of Brian Borcherdt, released the single.
Who plays on the recording?
Borcherdt recorded the song with guitar assistance from Alex Edkins, associated with Metz and Weird Nightmare.
How was “Black Tattoo” recorded?
Borcherdt said it was recorded live to a vintage Tascam 388 without click tracks. He said the first take was selected after later attempts sped up.
What is in the music video?
The video, directed by Michael Leblanc, features Borcherdt and his daughter moving through Toronto subway tunnels.
Are there confirmed dates for Dusted shows?
The report lists shows with Weird Nightmare at Osler Records in Toronto on Nov. 18 and 19, but does not provide a year. Their current status is unclear from the source material.
Source: stereogum.com
