Kings of Leon: Kings of Leon have joined forces with The Weather Channel on an unexpected project.
The two have released a lyric video for the band's new song, "Cold Blue Dawn." They describe it as the first of its kind.
The video uses satellite images of Earth from NASA's Landsat program. Rivers, coastlines, farmland and mountain ranges form the letters. Together, they spell out every word of the song.
The partnership grew out of an earlier viral clip. The Weather Channel had set footage of weather formation to the band's song "Pyro."
The band took notice. People magazine reported that the two sides already admired each other's work.
Frontman Caleb Followill, 44, said his family has long watched The Weather Channel. They loved the "Pyro" video right away.
After learning the network was putting more focus on music, the band reached out.
Followill said the team was great to work with. He added that he hopes the partnership continues.
Rohit Agarwal, CEO of The Weather Company, also commented in a press release.
The Weather Company is The Weather Channel's parent. Agarwal said weather and music both shape the moments people remember.
He said the project blends science and creativity to show how remarkable the world is.
Kings of Leon is a Grammy-winning rock band from Tennessee. The lineup includes brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill.
The group has released nine albums since 2003. Its best-known songs include "Use Somebody," "Sex on Fire," "Radioactive" and "Waste a Moment."
The band also teamed up with Zach Bryan on "Bowery."
"Cold Blue Dawn" will appear on the band's 10th album, "O My Beloved." The album is due Nov. 6.
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