Pink Cloud (EP) explained

Pink Cloud
Type:Extended Play
Artist:Pegboard Nerds
Cover:Pegboard Nerds Pink Cloud EP Cover.jpeg
Border:yes
Alt:Pink Cloud
Released:21 October 2015
Recorded:2015
Length:18:12
Label:Monstercat
Prev Title:Bring the Madness (The Remixes)
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Get on Up (The Remixes)
Next Year:2015

Pink Cloud is the fourth extended play by electronic duo Pegboard Nerds.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Pink Cloud was released on 21 October 2015, by independent electronic music label Monstercat to help fund breast cancer research.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Background and composition

Odden and Parsberg announced Pink Cloud, stating "We are excited to share this new project with the world. It's a new sound we've been working on for the past couple months, but more importantly, we are on a mission to change lives with our music. We invite you to take a step into our world, Nerd Nation".

Reception and release

Pink Cloud was released on 21 October 2015, to raise money for Breast Cancer research and to raise awareness under the Fuck Cancer initiative. Pink Cloud peaked at No. 2 on the iTunes Dance charts and became widely successful, raising over $20,000 for the cause. Odden & Parsberg stated "Every dollar generated from our Pink Cloud EP, merchandise, and other campaign initiatives will go directly towards funding prevention, early detection and supporting those affected by cancer". The EP contains 5 original songs and a VIP of their 2012 song Fire in the Hole.

Pink Cloud (The Remixes)

A remix album was released on 20 January 2016. The album includes 21 remixes from various artists including Morgan Page, Terravita and Two Friends.

Track listing

Pink Cloud (The Remixes)

Charts

Chart HistoryPeak
position
Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums (2015)[11] 9
Billboard Heatseekers (2015)[12] 20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DA Studios: Pegboard Nerds break down their Pink Cloud EP. www.dancingastronaut.com. en. 15 June 2017.
  2. News: Pegboard Nerds Unleash Colossal 'Pink Cloud' Remix EP + Nerds By Nature Tour. Stoney Roads. 15 June 2017. en.
  3. Web site: Pegboard Nerds – Pink Cloud EP Salacious Sound. salacioussound.com. 15 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Pegboard Nerds Deliver Pink Cloud Remix EP, Free Mobile Game. Pegboard Nerds Deliver Pink Cloud Remix EP, Free Mobile Game. en-US. 15 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170326163329/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/pegboard-nerds-deliver-pink-cloud-remix-album-free-mobile-game. 26 March 2017. dead.
  5. News: Pegboard Nerds release 'Pink Cloud Remixes EP' & announce tickets for 'Nerds By Nature' NA tour We Rave You. 21 January 2016. We Rave You. 15 June 2017. en-US.
  6. Web site: Pegboard Nerds "Pink Cloud" EP is Tackling Breast Cancer, One Wobble at a Time. Thump. en-ca. 15 June 2017.
  7. Web site: Pegboard Nerds take up arms against breast cancer with 'Pink Clouds'. 6 October 2015. Dancing Astronaut. en-US. 24 May 2016.
  8. Web site: Pegboard Nerds 'Emoji' Video Explores Intersection Between Humans And Emojis for a Good Cause (Video). 11 December 2015. Tech Times. 24 May 2016. James Geddes.
  9. Web site: Pegboard Nerds' Quest To Defeat Breast Cancer + New "Pink Cloud" EP. www.thissongslaps.com. en-US. 15 June 2017.
  10. Web site: Pegboard Nerds – Pink Cloud (The Remixes). Prichard. Scott. 2 February 2016. TrapStyle. 15 June 2017.
  11. EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart. Billboard. 24 May 2016.
  12. Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart. Billboard. 24 May 2016.