A snippet of the Weeknd's Kanye West-assisted "Tell Your Friends" had already made its way on the internet. Now, the full song has emerged along with a video.
The song mixes lush, bright piano progressions with the Weeknd's usual noir&B steaminess. The accompanying video similarly mixes the sinister with the uplifting, as singer Abel Tesfaye dances while involved in some rather sinister undertakings: namely, burying his own body in the desert and pulling a gun on cadaverous-looking man. The whole thing culminates in frightening explosions of noise as Tesfaye flees the scene in a car.
The clip was directed by Grant Singer. Watch it below.
Beauty Behind the Madness will be out on August 28 via XO/Republic. The album can be previewed as a sampler right here. Also be sure to check out his tour schedule, plus Exclaim!'s list of the Weeknd's five defining songs.
The song mixes lush, bright piano progressions with the Weeknd's usual noir&B steaminess. The accompanying video similarly mixes the sinister with the uplifting, as singer Abel Tesfaye dances while involved in some rather sinister undertakings: namely, burying his own body in the desert and pulling a gun on cadaverous-looking man. The whole thing culminates in frightening explosions of noise as Tesfaye flees the scene in a car.
The clip was directed by Grant Singer. Watch it below.
Beauty Behind the Madness will be out on August 28 via XO/Republic. The album can be previewed as a sampler right here. Also be sure to check out his tour schedule, plus Exclaim!'s list of the Weeknd's five defining songs.
