"Dark Side" is a song by American singer and songwriter Phoebe Ryan. It was released on February 3, 2017 as the intended lead single off of her forthcoming debut studio album[1] through Columbia Records, though it was later scrapped.[2] The single was written by Ryan along with Elof Loelv and Jason Gill, who have collaborated with artists such as Tove Lo. The track was recorded in Sweden.[3]
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| Single by Phoebe Ryan | ||||
| Released | February 3, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Electropop | |||
| Length | 3:24 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Phoebe Ryan singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit"Dark Side" serves as the first single from Ryan's upcoming debut studio album, which was expected to be released in the fall of 2017. The artist released it following touring with Tove Lo, the release of her collaboration "All We Know" with the Chainsmokers, and writing for artists such as Britney Spears.[1]
Composition
edit"Dark Side" has been described as an electronic-infused[3] electropop tune[4] that contains a "relaxed rhythm feel".[3] Ryan herself described the song's lyrics, stating the track "is about being in love with someone who may not necessarily be the best for you, but you're too deep in it to care. You find the best in them no matter what they do."[5]
Release
edit"Dark Side" was released on February 3, 2017 as the intended single from her forthcoming debut studio album, which is expected to be released in the fall.[1][2] A remix by Swedish duo NOTD was released on March 17, 2017.[6]
Track listing
edit- Digital download[2]
- "Dark Side" – 3:24
- "Dark Side" (NOTD Remix) – 3:24
Personnel
edit- Phoebe Ryan – vocals, composition
- Jason Gill – composition, production
- Elof Loelv – composition, production
Release history
edit| Region | Release date | Format | Version | Ref. |
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| Various | February 3, 2017 | Original | [2] | |
| Sweden | CD single | [9][unreliable source?] | ||
| Various | March 17, 2017 |
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Remixes | [7] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Wass, Mike (January 31, 2017). "Phoebe Ryan Preps New Single "Dark Side"". Idolator. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Dark Side – Single by Phoebe Ryan". Apple Music. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ a b c Shackleford, Tom (February 3, 2017). "Phoebe Ryan reveals new single, 'Dark Side,' ahead of North American tour with Tove Lo". AXS. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ Di Donato, Nicole (February 23, 2017). "Review: Tove Lo and Phoebe Ryan at Massey Hall". CJRU.
- ^ "Phoebe Ryan Goes to the 'Dark Side' on New Song". Entertainment Weekly. February 2, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ "Premiere: Phoebe Ryan - 'Dark Side' (NOTD Remix)". Clash. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "Dark Side (Remixed) - Single by Phoebe Ryan". Apple Music. March 17, 2017.
- ^ "Dark Side / Phoebe Ryan". Tidal. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ "Phoebe Ryan - Dark Side". Discogs. Retrieved August 22, 2017.