Blood Orange the critically acclaimed project of Dev Hynes, is the latest artist featured “Sound Check at Cherry Lane Theatre” video series. Blood Orange’s performance premieres following the release of his 2025 album, Essex Honey. In the session, he performs three tracks from the record in the Sound Check—“Thinking Clean,” “Somewhere In Between” and “Look At You”—alongside a cover of The Smiths’ “How Soon Is Now.” The performance is directed by acclaimed creative director Kat Korbjuhn, who currently serves as Chief Brand Officer of Haus Labs by Lady Gaga.

The Sound Check arrives on the heels of Hynes’ release of The Invite original motion picture soundtrack, out via A24 Music. Directed by Olivia Wilde and distributed by A24, The Invite stars Olivia Wilde, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, and premiered at Sundance in January ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on July 10.

Produced by A24, A24 Music, GILBARA and Cherry Lane Theatre, these intimate Sound Check sessions are recorded on the iconic Cherry Lane stage and showcase a diverse lineup of groundbreaking artists in a stripped-back setting. Last week, Grace Ives debuted her session, sharing three tracks from her album Girlfriend.

Launched with premiere performances from Tame Impala, Mark William Lewis and Model/Actriz, all Sound Check installments air on A24’s YouTube channel. Additional performances include Quiet Light, Annabelle Dinda.

Purchased in 2023, the 166-seat theatre has undergone a multi-year renovation with all of its technical equipment updated; new seating, film projector and screen installed and the lobby upgraded. As it was once a beloved dining destination, a new addition to the space brings back that tradition with Wild Cherry, a new bar restaurant . The theatre’s iconic stage and historic details remain intact.

Order Essex Honey by Blood Orange HERE