Vana Premiere New Single & Music Video "Pray''

Auckland, New Zealand–based artist Vana has officially signed with Sumerian Records. Described in a press release as an “R&B-tinged industrial metal” musician, she has now released her new single, “Pray,” accompanied by a music video directed by Tanner James Gordon (see below).

According to the press release:

”Pray‘ explores the fracture of reality through the lens of someone experiencing psychosis and mania, twisting religious iconography into a portrait of psychological chaos. It also reflects Vana’s personal relationship with religion and its impact on her life. Raised in a religious household, she remains deeply informed and respectful of religious theology, even as she subverts it. An influence that runs through her writing alongside her fascination with gothic literature, anime, Lovecraftian horror, and the perspective of the misunderstood. These are just some of the influences that will shape the lore and world building of her highly anticipated debut album, slated for release next year.’

Adds Vana:

“This song stems from the idea of how it’d feel experiencing psychosis. Sonically, this song is just as chaotic as I’d imagine someone’s psyche would be if they were in a manic episode. Almost as if both the angel and the devil on your shoulders were both screaming in your ears at the same time.”

“Signing with Sumerian feels like I’ve found a label that understands my brain. They believed in ‘Pray‘ the second they heard it, as well as in the world I want to create around my project. This song is the beginning of a whole cinematic universe I’ve been dying to create. I feel like I just joined the perfect team to help me make the chaos in my brain real. Launching ‘Pray‘ with Sumerian already feels like the start of something huge, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been cooking!”

Vana is currently on the road touring with Set It Off and Fame On Fire:

11/21 Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall
11/23 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
11/25 Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
11/26 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
11/28 Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
11/30 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
12/01 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
12/02 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
12/05 New York, NY – Irving Plaza (Powered by Verizon 5G)
12/06 Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
12/07 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
12/09 Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
12/10 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz