LEATHERS

LEATHERS sounds like the intersection of high-fashion photography and underground club culture. It is music that feels expensive and cold, yet deeply emotional, characterized by Shannon Hemmett's breathy, ethereal vocals that seem to drift through layers of polished synthesizers and sharp, rhythmic percussion. The sound is undeniably nocturnal, evoking the feeling of moving through a metropolitan landscape after the sun has gone down, where every light is filtered through a light mist or a designer lens.

What sets this project apart is the meticulous balance between the grit of post-punk and the shimmering accessibility of dream pop. While many darkwave acts lean into lo-fi murkiness, LEATHERS embraces a high-definition clarity that makes the 'icy slashes of feedback' feel intentional and sculptural. The collaboration with Jason Corbett of ACTORS ensures a driving, propulsive energy that keeps the songs from becoming too static, providing a muscular backbone to the otherwise gauzy and atmospheric vocal performances.

Start with the single 'Ultraviolet' or the album 'Ultraviolet' (2024) to experience the full breadth of their aesthetic. It perfectly captures their ability to blend catchy, hook-driven synth-pop melodies with the brooding, shadow-heavy atmosphere of the Vancouver darkwave scene. It is the ideal soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in the cold glow of a screen or the silence of a city at 3am.