Ann Arbor’s own Black Note Graffiti, a dynamic five-piece carving their niche in the modern rock scene with a sound that blends melodic modern rock and nuanced textures of bands like Deftones and Turnstile, is hitting stages with multiple shows and festival appearances this Spring/Summer 2025. The band has also released a limited vinyl edition of their acclaimed latest album, Resist The Divide, and is available now via their website.
Upcoming Shows:
05.09.25 – Grewal Hall at 224 – Lansing, MI (w/ Of Virtue) – Tickets
06.14.25 – Burn Fest (Blind Pig) – Ann Arbor, MI (w/ Heartsick) – Tickets
08.01.25 – Mile of Music Festival – Appleton, WI – Event page
08.02.25 – Mile of Music Festival – Appleton, WI – Event page
Black Note Graffiti (BNG) is partnered with Golden Robot Global Entertainment, a label that has also worked with notable acts such as Filter, L.A. Guns, and Bass Drum of Death. Their acclaimed fourth studio album, Resist The Divide, including the singles “The Source” and “Place You Lie” (the latter accompanied by a recently released music video directed by William Wombat Felch), was produced by the renowned Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, King 810, Butcher Babies).
Resist The Divide continues to deliver their unique blend of progressive metal and melodic alternative rock. This distinctive sound maintains their dedicated fan base both in Michigan and across the states. With ongoing festival appearances planned throughout 2025, Black Note Graffiti continues to captivate rock and metal audiences. The band has already shared the stage with heavy hitters like Lamb of God, Bring Me The Horizon, Memphis May Fire, and Dorothy, and has performed at numerous notable festivals, including SXSW, Upheaval Festival, NXNE Festival Toronto, and many others.
Black Note Graffiti’s music explores the emotional struggles people face, especially the internal battles that stem from self-destructive behaviors such as addiction, trauma, or mental health challenges. Their songs, characterized by intense vocals, powerful guitar riffs, and hard-hitting drums, focus on themes of personal sacrifice and transformation. The band encourages listeners to release harmful thoughts and behaviors, embrace mindfulness, ultimately guiding them toward healing and self-redemption. Through their music, BNG highlights the persistent challenges that remain even after overcoming internal struggles, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and self-awareness.
“This Spring and Summer, brace yourselves. Black Note Graffiti is unleashing the raw energy of Resist The Divide live at these upcoming festivals and shows. We’re stoked to share these latest tracks with you. Grab the vinyl – a pure, unfiltered journey through the push and pull of addiction and the tangled threads of love and hate. Immerse yourselves and experience Resist The Divide as a complete statement. To our longtime supporters and those just discovering us, your passion fuels our fire. Thank you.” – Kris Keller / Black Note Graffiti
Resist The Divide Track Listing (listen on Spotify / Apple Music / Bandcamp):
1 Place You Lie (watch music video)
2 The Source
3 Eulogy
4 Undertones
5 Drown
6 Alive
7 Elusive
8 Black Roses
9 Shade
10 Paradox
11 Sigh to Sight
Black Note Graffiti is:
Gabrielle-Gloria (Lead Vocals and Keyboard)
Ricardo Ortiz (Guitar and Vocals)
Kris Keller (Guitar and Vocals)
Adam Nine (Bass Guitar)
Kurt Keller (Percussion)
About Black Note Graffiti:
Ann Arbor’s Black Note Graffiti delivers a potent blend of hard rock, forged in the sonic fires of influences like Deftones, Nirvana, and The Cult, with a raw edge reminiscent of Fugazi and At the Drive-In. Their latest LP, Resist The Divide, produced by Billboard #1 hitmaker Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, King 810), showcases their visceral storytelling and message of hope. Having shared stages with heavyweights like Lamb of God and Falling In Reverse, Black Note Graffiti is a vital voice in the new wave of rock, offering a powerful outlet for emotional release.
