Darkwave punks Provoker Unleash their video for “Since Then”

Bay Area darkwave punks Provoker have unleashed the video for their new single “Since Then”.

The band. with its unique take on post-punk and darkwave. is currently making its mark in the Los Angeles underground scene, is led by the core-writing duo of multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Lopez and vocalist Christian Petty (featuring live members Kristian Moreno and Wilfredo Palacios, on percussion and bass).

The group’s new single “Since Then” marries those infectious post-punk bass lines with grooves normally found in the work of Prince, altogether creating a tenebrous dance space with it”s flanged guitars and smooth rhythms.

The video, directed by the band and their longtime roommate is, according to Petty:

“an ode to the past, and about keeping good memories alive and letting the bad ones die.”

Watch the Carl Raymond Hansen directed clip for “Since Then” below:

“Since Then” is Provoker’s first record since 2018’s Dark Angel EP.

It was recorded at home by Lopez and Petty, mixed by Steve Nalepa, and beautifully mastered by Josh Bonati,

Pre-save the song for Streaming here