Bl_ank

B|_ank(pronounced “blank”) is the solo project of electro-acoustic percussionist/experimental artist Will Hicks.

He creates intense and abstract listening experiences by blending his furious drumming style with analog synthesizers, coupled with elements of electronic percussion and live-manipulated digital visuals. His performances can be very harsh and pulsating, as well as ambient and beautiful.

Before the pandemic he performed at the notorious Big Ears Music Festival where Rolling Stone chose his performance out of over 100 as one of the best shows of the entire festival and dubbed him as the “best solo drummer”. In addition to his solo work, Hicks has collaborated in the studio and on stage with The Flaming Lips, Deerhoof and R Stevie Moore.

Written, recorded, and performed by Will Hicks.
Mixed by Saint Thomas LeDoux.
Mastered by Alex Farrar at Drop Of Sun Studios in Asheville, NC.
Artwork by Will Hicks.
Saxophone samples on Ari performed by JayVe Montgomery aka Abstract Black.