Popular British band Years & Years, fronted by Olly Alexander, have made their return to international airwaves with "Sanctify", the first single from their upcoming sophomore album.
In a statement, Alexander said: "The video for 'Sanctify' centres around an audition against the backdrop of a future metropolis called Palo Santo. It's the first part of a bigger jigsaw puzzle and my hope is that it confuses the hell out of people but also excites them in a mysterious and sensual way."
He continued: "We've deliberately hidden lots of different meanings and I want people to come up with their own interpretations, I'm asking people to jump down the rabbit hole with me and let their imagination run free."
In an interview with Nylon, Alexander also admitted that the song was written about his experience "hooking up with a straight man":
"There’s so much that goes on in an experience like that. On the one hand, the guy is struggling with his sexuality and feeling unable to express himself as anything other than straight while also desiring me," he said.
"I’m on the other side feeling like both a sinner and saint or a devil and angel, leading this guy down a path of sinfulness while, at the same time, helping him explore his sexuality."
