Following the reveal of new single "Black Leather" ft. Kat Von D (out today) via Zane Lowe's Beats 1, earlier this week, San Diego's iconic cholo goth electronic/rock duo, Prayers, drop the official "Black Leather" video and announce their forthcoming Baptism Of Thieves EP with Pitchfork today heading into the band's upcoming Coachella appearances (Sundays April 17th and 24th, 1:40pm @ Mohave Stage).
"Black Leather" is the first new music from Prayers since 2015's "Young Gods"and the first single off the duo's forthcoming 2016 EP "Baptism of Thieves."
Fueled by pulsating synthesizers, metallic percussion and oscillating bass with frontman and Prayers' creative force Leafar Seyer's trademark howl, the hook-driven track explores themes of angst and alienation in the band's post-industrial-electronic, cholo-goth signature style. Kat Von D lends vocals to the track and also features in video.
Speaking exclusively to Pitchfork, Seyer explains his inspiration: "'Black Leather' is my way of celebrating everything that I've had to leave behind for my true self to emerge. Every man and every woman is a star but I've become the universe."
Directed by Gavin Filipiak and conceptualized by Seyer, the stark black and white video is rife with evocative imagery exploring catholicism, cholo culture, and the interplay between life and death.
WATCH "Black Leather" Video:
Prayers will bring their mesmerizing live performance to Coachella Sunday, March 17th and 24th, 1:40pm on the Mojave Stage. Stay tuned for additional tour dates TBA + new music soon.
Baptism Of Thieves EP Track List
1. Black Leather ft. Kat Von D
2. Underneath The Stars
3. Smiles Mask Tears
4. Lucifer Rising
5. Beauty and Bedlam
6. Pyramids
Dave Parley (L) and Leafar Seyer (R) of Prayers
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