Subscribe

* indicates required
Okayplayer News

To continue reading

Create a free account or sign in to unlock more free articles.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy

Hudson Mohawke ft. Irfane Very First Breath Video Square Titles
Hudson Mohawke ft. Irfane Very First Breath Video Square Titles

Hudson Mohawke Drops Bloody, Beautiful Video For "Very First Breath"

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.

Like an unreleased Blade Runner video game come to life, Hudson Mohawke's new video for "Very First Breath" ripples with strange colors and futuristic beauty. Mohawke's track--a synthetic love anthem that packs razor-edged synths and emotive vocals from Irfane--gets immersed in a New York City love story. There's neon reflections of Chinatown, vacant Brooklyn lots, strange mists and one of the most vicious love story surprises we've seen in quite some time. Director Sam De Jong seems to have seized upon the aesthetic of neo-noir films like 2013's Only God Forgives, rendering a kind of polychrome darkness that fits HudMo's stylings like a tailored, blood-stained glove.

"Very First Breath" is an advance single off of Mohawke's upcoming LP Lantern, which is scheduled to drop on June 16th and features guest vocals from the likes of Miguel, Antony Hegarty and Jhené Aiko. Mohawke is also currently in the midst of an expansive worldwide tour (one which includes a stop at our very own Roots Picnic party in Philadelphia). Pre-order Lantern on iTunes, read a full list of Hudson Mohawke's tour dates below, and, of course, watch the dazzling brand new video for "Very First Breath."

Hudson Mohawke Tour Dates:

May 23 – Chicago, IL @ Chop Shop & 1st Ward

May 24 – Detroit, MI @ Movement Electronic Music Festival

May 28 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

May 29 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall

May 30 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Roots Picnic

May 31 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

June 6 - London, UK @ XOYO, Field Day After-Party

June 7 - Manchester, UK @ Parklife

June 20 - Eersel, Netherlands @ We Are Electric Outdoor

June 27 - Madrid, Spain @ Mula Fest

July 17 - Graefenhainchen, Germany @ Melt! Festival

July 18 - Marley Park, Ireland @ Longitude

July 24 - Niigata, Japan @ Fuji Rock

August 20 - Hasselt, Belgium @ Pukkelpop Festival

August 21 - Biddinghuizen, Netherlands @ Lowlands Festival

August 28 - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

August 30 - Reading, UK @ Reading Festival