ROMBO Magazine
"A chamber of gentle dread." ROMBO praised the EP's mastery of restraint — a composer who understands how much emotional weight can be carried by what is left unsaid and unplayed.
ABOUT
BLACK LEATHER BIRDS is the solo project of A.G. Syjuco, best known as the producer and composer behind the experimental rock/art band Jack of None. Launched during the 2020 pandemic, Black Leather Birds is A.G.'s personal space for exploring new musical ideas and pushing creative boundaries beyond his collaborative work.
In March 2021, A.G. released his debut EP, "The Color of Memory," featuring music that did not seem to fit Jack of None's aesthetic. A.G. actively experiments with integrating software development innovations and techniques into music and video production, leveraging his professional expertise as a technologist at a major multinational tech firm.
In May 2026, A.G. released his latest EP, "of Children and Their Sorceries," a five-track opus heavy on atmosphere, spoken word, and slow-building tension. The record explores themes of anxiety and existential dread with a literary sensibility, placing prose poetry and ritual chant alongside more conventional song structures.
Black Leather Birds reflects A.G.'s passion for creative exploration, technology, and storytelling through sound and visuals.
FEATURED REVIEWS
Sleeping Bag Studios
Jer@SBS called "The Box" genuinely staggering, "Almost" a level beyond everything else, and declared the EP one of the best records you'll hear this year. Hang it in the Louvre.
Edgar Allan Poets
Called it "a thrilling engagement with the unknown" — praising the EP's avant-garde atmosphere, fearless experimentation, and A.G.'s ability to transport listeners into an alternate reality.
For press, playlist, or review inquiries, contact blackleatherbirds@gmail.com.