LEATHERS FINAL SINGLE “DAYDREAM TRASH” AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM | DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ULTRAVIOLET OUT AUGUST 16
ARTOFFACT RECORDS
LEATHERS (AKA Shannon Hemmett) shares the final single previewing her forthcoming debut album! Arguably the most repeat-worthy song released yet from Ultraviolet, fans will be able to decide for themselves what their favourite is on August 16th, 2024 when it sees its global release via Artoffact Records and can get a head start by checking out the singles and pre-ordering the album now HERE.
After earning a spot on Bandcamp’s 2024 Summer Hotlist, a list of this summer’s most highly anticipated releases, the single’s airy, warm atmosphere is especially suiting – a perfect song for your summer playlisting.
On the new single, Hemmett comments: “I’ve been feeling nostalgic for summers with simple pleasures like swimming, suntanning, and ice cream. I wanted “Daydream Trash” to be the soundtrack to an ultimate summer escape.”
Inside a neon-lit dreamscape, LEATHERS (aka Shannon Hemmett; Canadian musician, visual artist, and keyboardist of acclaimed Vancouver post punk band ACTORS) crafts songs with razor sharp style and substance.
Although Hemmett was musical from an early age, she came to singing later in life after a career in the graphic arts. Her songs, mingled with her love of photography, the films of David Lynch, and the writings of J.G. Ballard; explore the disquieting uncertainty of modern life and the liminal spaces where our emotions reside.
After teasing audiences with a trio of stylish singles, Hemmett signed a worldwide album deal with Toronto-based Artoffact Records. Her Reckless EP compiling these tracks, amassed a loyal cult following and became the top-selling EP of the label’s 20+ year history.
This summer, the eagerly awaited debut album Ultraviolet promises to launch LEATHERS to the forefront of smart, exciting, electro-pop. Aglow with glossy synths, and nocturnal atmosphere, Hemmett’s sublime voice comes into focus—searching for the truth between fantasy and reality.
Ultraviolet is available for pre-order now on Bandcamp and will be out everywhere August 16th, 2024 on Artoffact Records.
Leathers
Ultraviolet
(Artoffact Records)
Release Date: August 16, 2024
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