New York-based band and audio/visual project Sound of Ceres are set to release their new album Emerald Sea on June 17th via the Joyful Noise imprint. For this record, the group have joined forces with legendary multidiscipline artist Marina Abramović. The LP is written in three acts which tells the tale of the universe’s coming of self.

Sound of Ceres have also unveiled the official video for their latest single ‘Arm of Golden Flame’. Directed by Jacob Graham, the visuals feature imagery of SoC vocalist Karen Hover that is a dreamy and surreal meeting of the natural and almost spiritual world that is quite theatrical.

Regarding the song and video, Sound of Ceres stated:

“Venus Caelestis, the morning star, embodiment of innocence and potential, journeys beneath the waves to be reborn as Venus Physica, a new vital force. The Universe, voiced by Marina Abramović, follows unseen, watching this part of herself as they transform.

It’s very important that all aspects of the band’s art (musical, visual, design) come from within, that is why band member Jacob Graham directed this debut video, with set-design and props handmade by all 4 band members.”

Touching on the collaboration Marina Abramović said:

“My attraction to Sound of Ceres comes from the fact that the music feels so galactic – from a very part of the universe. And they create an emotional impact on my soul.”