In their day jobs, Black Gold’s Eric Ronick and Than Luu can be found tickling the ivories and beating the skins for the likes of Panic at the Disco and Rachel Yamagata (no? howsbout M.Ward)…respectively. Calling Brooklyn their official home (and who on the East Coast doesn’t anymore?), the duo’s live set brings a familiar brand of key driven indie-pop in the veins of Jack’s Mannequin or even a bit of Panic! themselves; but very much without the theatrical angle.  Ronick and Luu’s talent dominates their live band which is rounded out aptly with a guitarist and bassist providing background vocals. I just thought I’d tell you that they have other members playing with them and NOT a bunch of loops and backing tracks like I’d expected after seeing most 2 person acts use lately. Their recorded songs however sound a bit different live and tip more towards the electronic. Although I wouldn’t say Black Gold is a completely precious metal they do have a bit of shine (Yes I know Black Gold means oil, i just wanted to throw in a metal metaphor) and are worth a look. I go too far sometimes.

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