The live experience
What reaches the room
Blackkiss is the desert-born project of Navajo musician Pete Sands. Since 2004, Blackkiss established a gritty, acoustic-country voice grounded in the Southwest’s dust and sky. The project became known for raw storytelling, a troubadour spirit, and a sound that sits confidently between traditional country and desert rock. In 2014, the debut full-length Dirt Dance Floor helped define the Blackkiss sound, bringing a harsh beauty to audiences wandering the desert-road sonic landscape. This page covers the musician’s journey, notable milestones, and what to expect next from the artist behind Blackkiss.