| New York City | |
| Cover: | New York City Owl City.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Owl City |
| Album: | Cinematic |
| Released: | March 9, 2018 |
| Studio: | Sky Harbor Studios |
| Length: | 3:44 |
| Producer: | Young |
| Prev Title: | Lucid Dream |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
| Next Title: | Up to the Cloud |
| Next Year: | 2022 |
"New York City" is a song by American electronica act Owl City. It was released from his sixth studio album, Cinematic on March 9, 2018 as the fourth and final single.[1]
"New York City" was released as the lead single for Reel 3 on March 9, 2018,[1] with the reel following on April 6. In addition to "New York City," it included "Cloud Nine" and "Be Brave".[2] A remix to the song was released on September 10, 2018 by itsRGA after winning first place of Owl City's SKIO Remix Contest.[3]
"New York City" was written and produced by Adam Young. The track runs at 171 BPM and is in the key of B major. The song recounts his trip in the city, spending time with his friends, listening to Johnny Cash and showering at a truck stop.[4]
"New York City" was met with positive reviews from music critics. In a review of Cinematic for CCM Magazine, writer Matt Conner noted it as a favourite from the album, describing the track as "propulsive."[5] Lauren Carlton of The Columbia Chronicle compared the track to his 2009 hit, "Fireflies".[6]
The music video for "New York City" premiered via VEVO on March 22, 2018 and was directed by Max Haben.[7]
Digital download
New York City remix
| Date | Format | Label | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 12, 2018 | Digital download | Sky Harbor | [9] |