Prepping for past gigs included dressing as if they were starring in the Ice Capades, crafting massive Native American headdresses, and making vats of theatrical blood in the Dompe family kitchen for a Carrie-themed summertime barbecue at The Echo in Echo Park.
Some criticized BlackBlack because they thought that it was a random side project for the already successful Alex Greenwald, but they have steadily gained recognition, especially in Los Angeles and Japan.
[4] The band, especially the Dompe sisters, are often noted for their quirky and constantly shifting fashion choices, going so far as to appear on the front page of the Urban Outfitters website.
"[citation needed] Some of their musical influences consist of contemporary bands such as Deerhoof, Lightning Bolt and Blonde Redhead.
A staple and likely the most commented on feature of the band's live shows is their cover of the Misfits song "Skulls".