Black Gold is a Brooklyn based music project with Eric Ronick (lead vocals, keyboards) and Than Luu (drums, guitar, percussions, vocals). The project was formed in early 2006 after touring with M. Ward, Ambulance LTD, Rachael Yamagata, Panic At The Disco, Adam Franklin of Swervedriver. The formation followed with writing and recording at Ronick's Thinman Studios in Brooklyn, that culminated in the release of their debut album, Rush released on February 3, 2009. Singles from the music project include Detroit," "Plans & Reveries," "The Comedown" and "Silver. Current touring band members include; Alister Paxton (guitar) and Shiben (bass).