Lower Dens have just shared a new video for “Hand Of God”, a highlight taken from their latest album The Competition. The visuals were directed by Aaron Brown and Robby Piantanida.

About the synth-pop track, singer Jana Hunter detailed:

[su_quote]It’s like Cowboy Krautrock. Imagine a wild west adventure, like ‘City Slickers,’ with the star, a wealthy white man. He’s devised a way to conquer God. He has some kind of vaguely dangerous journey, then comes upon God and declares victory. In his hubris, he goes to shake God’s hand, at which time he is psychedelically humbled, his little brain imploding.[/su_quote]

Lower Dens are also about to start a North American headlining tour. Watch the video and get the album via Bandcamp below.

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A few weeks ago, Baltimore band Lower Dens announced the release of a new album by sharing a politically charged single, “Young Republicans”, that radio programmers were unfortunately reluctant to play. It sucks. Anyways, they’re now back with another synth-heavy track which is about choosing your own family and entourage, which is something extremely common for queer people. Singer Jana Hunter explained:

[su_quote]Like a lot of queer and trans people, I’ve learned that real family is made, and it isn’t necessarily blood. Even my blood relatives, we work for that familial connection and trust. This song is about leaving behind obligations to people who don’t love or care about you, being with and about people who do. It’s a feeling so strong it’s driving me. That’s the driving I’m doing[/su_quote]

Watch the accompanying Jason Nocito-directed music video below.

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