In My Blood (The Veronicas song)
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| Single by The Veronicas | ||||
| Released | June 10, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
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"In My Blood" is a song by Australian pop duo The Veronicas for their upcoming fourth studio album. It was co-written by The Veronicas twins, Lisa Origliasso and Jessica Origliasso, along with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci and produced by the latter two under the collective name DNA. The track is the lead single from the yet-to-be-titled album and was released on 10 June 2016.
Composition
"In My Blood" was co-written by The Veronicas (Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso) along with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci in Sydney.[1] The duo have previously collaborated with the latter two on their 2014 single "You Ruin Me".[1] Speaking about the inspiration behind the track Jessica described it as, "... that elated, euphoric feeling of love at first sight... I was going through something at the time I wanted to capture. Love and adrenaline are rushing through your blood. It’s like a chemical injection. You’ve instantly connected with someone. You’re knocked out by this person.”[2]
The duo credit Kylie Minogue as an inspiration for the sound of the song.[3] Speaking about the sound, Robbie Daw of Idolator compared the recording to other dance-pop tracks saying, "'In My Blood' is a dreamy foray into dance-pop territory that has shades of Kylie Minogue, Robyn and even Texas."[4] In the chorus the duo sing "we don’t have to wait all night to know if this is really love. We don’t have to wait all night ‘cause I can feel you in my blood," with a throbbing bass line that transitions into the hook with a robotic drop.[5]
Artwork and release
On 2 June 2016 The Veronicas announced the release of their new single, "In My Blood", by posting the official artwork on their Twitter account.[6] The visual features The Veronicas standing side by side, completely naked and covered from neck to toes in glittery magenta body paint with palm trees in the background.[7] The artwork was shot in Los Angeles by Sasha Samsonova whom the twins came across on Instagram.[8] The Veronicas cited Mystique, the human anatomy and aliens as inspirations for the cover.[3]
Reception
Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly said "In My Blood" had a similar vibe to their 2012 single "Lolita". He described the track as, "a subtle banger prime for the summer season, with crystalline electronic production (and bongos!) accompanying a killer hook."[5] Mike Wass of Idolator called it "one of their best singles to date."[9]
Accolades
"In My Blood" received three ARIA Music Awards nominations in 2016 for Best Group, Best Pop Release and Song of the Year.[10]
Music video
The official music video was released on The Veronicas' official Vevo account on 27 June 2016. The video features the sisters in red dresses with red hair wrecking a room. The room and everything else in it is red. The video "rewinds" and "flash-forwards" several times as the room is being wrecked. It ends with Lisa and Jess sitting on a red couch.[11]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[12] | 1 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13] | 31 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[14] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 10 June 2016 | Digital download | Sony Music | [15] |
| Australia | 24 June 2016 | CD single | [16] | |
| United Kingdom | 09 September 2016 | Radio airplay | RCA | [17] |
References
- 1 2 "The Veronicas reveal 'In My Blood'". auspOp. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ Vrajlal, Alicia (10 June 2016). "'We are 31 now and I have grown an a**e': The Veronicas proud they 'didn't get slaughtered' for posing naked on new single cover after critics previously branded their slender frames too 'skinny'". Daily Mail. Ninemsn (Mi9). Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- 1 2 McCabe, Kathy (10 June 2016). "The Veronicas celebrate their curves and love of aliens and Kylie for retro pop song In My Blood". news.com.au (News Corp Australia). Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ↑ Daw, Robbie (10 June 2016). "The Veronicas' "In My Blood": Listen To Their Kylie-esque New Dance-Pop Song". Idolator (SpinMedia). Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- 1 2 Nolfi, Joey (10 June 2016). "Listen to The Veronicas' subtle summer banger 'In My Blood'". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ Kickham, Dylan (2 June 2016). "The Veronicas announce new single 'In My Blood' with cover reveal". Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ↑ Vrajlal, Alicia (3 June 2016). "Daring to bare! Singing twins The Veronicas are smothered in glittery purple paint as they pose completely NAKED on the cover of their new single". Daily Mail. Ninemsn (Mi9). Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ↑ "Singing sisters The Veronicas get their gear off for new single In My Blood out next week". News.com.au (News Limited). 4 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ↑ Wass, Mike (10 June 2016). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Aura, Faarrow & Elias". Idolator (SpinMedia). Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- ↑ Zuel, Bernard (2016-10-05). "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches". The Age. Retrieved 2016-10-05.
- ↑ "The Veronicas are seeing red in new 'In My Blood' music video". Entertainment Weekly. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – The Veronicas – In My Blood". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – The Veronicas – In My Blood". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 October 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
- ↑ International releases of "In My Blood":
- Australia: "In My Blood- Single by The Veronicas". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple Inc. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- United Kingdom: "In My Blood- Single by The Veronicas". iTunes Store (UK). Apple Inc. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- United States: "In My Blood- Single by The Veronicas". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ↑ "In My Blood (Single) - Veronicas, The". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ Sony Music UK (July 19, 2016). "THE VERONICAS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'IN MY BLOOD'". Pressparty. Retrieved 25 August 2016.