Don't Kill My Vibe Explained

Don't Kill My Vibe
Cover:Don't Kill My Vibe (Official Single Cover) by Sigrid.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Sigrid
Ep:Don't Kill My Vibe Sucker Punch
Recorded:2016
Genre:Pop
Length:3:04
Producer:Martin Sjølie
Next Title:Plot Twist
Next Year:2017

"Don't Kill My Vibe" is the debut single by Norwegian singer and songwriter Sigrid, released on 10 February 2017 through Island Records and Universal Music Group. The song was written by Sigrid alongside Martin Sjølie, and is included on both the singer's debut EP of the same name and her debut album, Sucker Punch, serving as the lead single from each project.

Background

In an interview with NMEs Thomas Smith, Sigrid said:

Critical reception

Thomas Smith of NME stated "Katy Perry may indeed be the big pop comeback of the day—but nestled in just below her on several New Music Friday playlists across the land is an equally massive hit—and maybe even a better pop banger—from newcomer Sigrid. 'Don't Kill My Vibe' is the first single from new Island signee and it is, put simply, a belter. The 20-year-old Norwegian's entrance is a clapback at all the naysayers and under-estimators with soft, building piano and scattered beats eventually submitting to her majestic chorus."[1] Pigeons and Planess Jacob Moore called it "an anthemic piece of pop that showcases the young singer's songwriting skills."[2]

In other media

The song was featured in the film The American Meme[3] and the television shows Music City, Life Sentence,[4] Locke and Key, Love Island,[5] The Bold Type,[6] and Tiny Pretty Things.[7] A Simlish version of the song appeared in the video game .[8] A version of the song was performed by the main character Violet Valenski (portrayed by Elle Fanning) in the 2018 film Teen Spirit.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 85
France (SNEP)[10] 147
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[11] 4
Norway (VG-lista)[12] 28

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)! scope="col"
Position
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[13] 35

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
Worldwide10 February 2017Digital download
3 March 2017Digital download
7 April 2017Digital download
Digital download
United KingdomContemporary hit radio[14]
United States6 June 2017Top 40 radioIsland[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Music Of The Day: Sigrid - 'Don't Kill My Vibe'. Thomas Smith. 23 March 2017. 10 February 2017. NME.
  2. Web site: Sigrid's Debut Single 'Don't Kill My Vibe' is a Scandinavian Pop Gem - Pigeons and Planes. Jacob Moore. 23 March 2017. 11 February 2017. Pigeons and Planes.
  3. Web site: The American Meme (2018). Tunefind. 31 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Life Sentence – Pilot. What Song. 7 March 2018. 1 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Love Island S3 – Episode 29. Tunefind. 3 July 2018. 31 January 2019.
  6. Web site: The Bold Type – Rose Colored Glasses. Tunefind. 12 June 2018. 1 October 2018.
  7. Web site: The Tiny Pretty Things Soundtrack Is Full Of Gems. Refinery29. 15 December 2020. 12 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Sigrid's 'Don't Killed My Vibe' Featured in the Sims 4. 22 May 2017. Island Records. 1 December 2017.
  9. Web site: Australian Charts: Ed Sheeran Stays No 1 On ARIA Singles. Noise11. Ryan. Gavin. 20 February 2017. 25 March 2017.
  10. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 22, 2017). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. 3 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170610054200/http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-singles-telecharges/?ye=2017&we=22. 10 June 2017. dead.
  11. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 20 February 2017. 25 March 2017.
  12. Web site: VG-lista - Topp 20 Single uke 10, 2017. Norwegian. 23 March 2017. VG-lista. https://web.archive.org/web/20170323234102/http://lista.vg.no/liste/topp-20-single/1/dato/2017/uke/10?highlightId=6626. 23 March 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: TÓNLISTINN - LÖG - 2017. Icelandic. 2 April 2022. https://archive.today/20210115122621/https://plotutidindi.is/arslistar/tonlistinn-log-2017/. Plötutíðindi. 15 January 2021.
  14. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20170409235504/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/playlist. BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist. 9 April 2017. 10 April 2017. 7 April 2017. BBC Radio 1. dead.
  15. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20170609190238/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16691. FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more!. 9 June 2017. 6 June 2017. 11 June 2017. FMQB. dead.