"Do It All the Time" is a song by American rock duo I Dont Know How But They Found Me. The song was written and produced by bassist and vocalist Dallon Weekes, David Pramik, and Drew Fulk, with additional writing by Micah Premnath. It was released on August 24, 2018, as the second single for the project's debut EP, 1981 Extended Play. The song marked the band's signing with Fearless Records, previously releasing two singles while unsigned.
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| Single by I Dont Know How But They Found Me | ||||
| from the EP 1981 Extended Play | ||||
| A-side | "Choke" | |||
| Released | August 24, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | July 2018 | |||
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| Length | 2:47 | |||
| Label | Fearless Records | |||
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| "Do It All the Time" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn August 2018, I Dont Know How But They Found Me was signed to Fearless Records, following the success of their singles "Modern Day Cain" and "Choke".[2] Shortly after the announcement of this, the band released "Do It All the Time",[3] releasing as a double A-side single alongside a remastered version of "Choke".[4]
The song was recorded in Los Angeles in July of 2018 without any prior live performance. Hysteria Magazine noted the song as "a send up of the entitled attitude that has permeated our society",[5] while Music Connection described it as a "critique of the very popular "Do What Thou Wilt" philosophy that seems all too common today".[6]
Music videos
editAlongside the single's release, a lyric video for "Do It All the Time" was released, showing the lyrics changing color as they're sung with the cover art above it.[7]
On October 12, 2018, a music video directed by Raúl Gonzo was released for the song.[8] The video features band members Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman performing vocals, synthesizer, and drums on an orange backdrop while several mannequins behind them hold brass instruments. The song appears programmed, as several instruments are switched on and off with Seaman later using a clipboard and camera to document Weekes' guitar performance.[9] In the video's YouTube description, the band fictionally describes it as a conceptual art piece that had been used in public school curriculums from 1964 to 1984.[10]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Dallon Weekes – lead vocals, instruments, composer
- Ryan Seaman – drums
- David Pramik – producer, composer
- Drew Fulk – producer, composer
- Micah Premnath – composer
References
edit- ^ Delgado, Juan (November 18, 2018). "Crítica: I Don't Know How But They Found Me – 1981 Extended Play" (in Spanish). DOD Magazine. Archived from the original on December 5, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Sarah (August 24, 2018). "Panic! At The Disco's Dallon Weekes signs side project to Fearless Records". Music Week. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Alternative Press Magazine (August 14, 2018). "IDKHBTFM get signed, release funky new song "Do It All The Time"". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Kerrang! (August 24, 2018). "I Don't Know How But They Found Me Unveil Double A-Side Single". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Hysteria Magazine (August 29, 2018). "IDKHOW // Release Double A-Side". Hysteria Magazine. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Music Connection (August 24, 2018). "Former Panic At The Disco's Dallon Weekes' New Project iDKhow Signs to Fearless Records". Music Connection. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Graves, Shahlin (August 26, 2018). "Listen: I Don't Know How But They Found Me release new song 'Do It All The Time'". Coup de Main Magazine. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Hysteria Magazine (October 12, 2018). "I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME // Announce Debut EP '1981 Extended Play'". Hysteria Magazine. Archived from the original on June 6, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Campbell, Rachel (October 10, 2018). "Get a first look at IDKhow's "Do It All The Time" video before its release". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Jamieson, Brii (October 12, 2018). "iDKHOW Have Announced Their Debut EP, And Released A Video". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Credits / Do It All The Time / I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME". Tidal. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.