Los Angeles-based Motive Black is the creative phoenix born of singer Elana Justin’s pain, tenacity, and resilience. The New York raised rocker pulled up roots in 2018 and moved to the West Coast for a fresh perspective in her life and art. This would ultimately lead to dynamic new relationships and the formation of Motive Black. Elana connected with Grammy-winning producer Nick Rowe who has worked with everyone from Vampire Weekend and Lamb of God to Madonna and Snoop Dogg. The duo wrote all the tracks for the band’s upcoming debut EP due out later this year. Together they have created music that is inspired by life’s tragedies, and the strength and fortitude it takes to move past them and embrace life again. The songs were recorded in Rowe's studio and at the legendary NRG studios in North Hollywood, CA., and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Korn, Papa Roach). Ray Luzier of Korn played drums on the songs from the forthcoming EP, which also features guitar by Marcos Curiel of P.O.D. on "Broken".