The bend of a river, the texture of farmland, the outline of a coastline — satellite footage once used purely for weather forecasts has been reassembled into lyrics, one line at a time. In the music video for Kings Of Leon's latest single "Cold Blue Dawn," every letter is built from historic satellite imagery captured by NASA's Landsat program, with mountains, coastlines, and farmland cycling across the screen to spell out each line frontman Caleb Followill sings.
The video marks a collaboration between the band and The Weather Channel, and it's the first time the two have attempted this kind of format together. "Cold Blue Dawn" leans into a bluesy arrangement, with lyrics centered on how nature shapes personal experience — the tone is understated and grateful. It's the second single from the upcoming album "O My Beloved," following the earlier release of "My Whole World."
This collaboration actually has some history behind it. The Weather Channel had previously edited a weather pattern video set to Kings Of Leon's "Pyro," and after it circulated online, the band reposted it on their own social media. Caleb Followill explained the connection: "My family has always been diehard Weather Channel viewers, so when we saw what they'd made using our song, we immediately thought it was beautiful. When we found out they were turning music into part of their programming, we reached out because we wanted to do something together. They've been great to work with, and I hope this seemingly odd pairing keeps going, because to us, it just makes sense."
The Weather Company CEO Rohit Agarwal also spoke about the thinking behind the partnership: "Weather isn't just a backdrop to our lives — it's part of the story. It shapes the moments we remember, the places we love, and the experiences that connect us, much like music does. This collaboration with Kings Of Leon brings that idea to life in a fresh way, blending science and creativity."
