Potions (song) explained

Potions (song) should not be confused with Potion (song).

Potions
Cover:Potions Slander Said the Sky Cover.jpeg
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Type:single
Artist:Slander and Said the Sky featuring JT Roach
Album:Monstercat Instinct, Vol. 4
Label:Monstercat
Producer:
Chronology:Slander
Prev Title:Love Is Gone
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Broken
Next Year:2019

"Potions" is a song by American DJ duo Slander and American electronic dance music producer Said the Sky, featuring singer-songwriter JT Roach. It was released on May 31, 2019, by Canadian record label Monstercat and was later included on their compilation album Monstercat Instinct, Vol. 4.

Background and release

"Potions" debuted at the Crush Arizona music festival in mid-February 2019.[1] [2] On May 24, 2019, both Slander and Said the Sky individually announced the release date for the song and its accompanying music video, with the song's release date being announced as May 31 and its music video a day earlier, on May 30.[3]

On May 31, 2019, the song was released as a digital download on international digital stores through Canadian record label Monstercat, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[4] A music video was released a day earlier, by Proximity via their YouTube channel on May 30, 2019.[5]

Track listing

Critical reception

"Potions" was well received by most critics. Ross Goldenberg of Dancing Astronaut praised the song, calling it an "obvious front runner for one of the year’s strongest releases", writing that Slander and Said the Sky are "established gurus at generating tear-jerking productions and "Potions" admirably falls in harmony."[6] EDMTunes' Vilma Salamanca called the collaboration a "heartfelt song we didn’t know we needed", describing the work between the vocalist JT Roach and the three producers a "match made in heaven; like a beautiful amalgam."[7] Writing for Run the Trap, Peach Gallagher described the track as a "melodic storm of emotions guaranteed to hit you directly in the feels."[8] Brian Bonavoglia of DJ Times commended the song, calling it an "emotionally charged masterpiece that has already become quite the fan favourite serving as another magical addition to their flawless discography."[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIRST LISTEN: Slander Brings Out Said The Sky To Debut Beautiful New Collab [VIDEO]]. Meadow. Matthew. 2019-02-16. Your EDM. https://web.archive.org/web/20190524230058/https://www.youredm.com/2019/02/16/first-listen-slander-said-the-sky-tease-new-collaboration-potions/. 2019-05-24. live. 2019-05-24.
  2. Web site: Watch SLANDER And Said The Sky Drop Their Upcoming Collaboration "Potions". 2019-02-18. Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20190524230059/https://runthetrap.com/2019/02/18/slander-said-the-sky-drop-upcoming-collab/. 2019-05-24. live. 2019-05-24.
  3. Web site: SLANDER and Said The Sky Are Fiiiiiinally Dropping Potions [DETAILS HERE]]. Meadow. Matthew. 2019-05-28. Your EDM. 2019-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530203814/https://www.youredm.com/2019/05/28/slander-said-the-sky-are-finally-dropping-potions/. 2019-05-30. live.
  4. Web site: "Potions" - SLANDER and Said the Sky Collaborate for Emotional.... Czech. Jaclyn. 2019-05-31. EDM Chicago. 2019-06-01.
  5. Web site: WATCH: SLANDER & Said The Sky Finally Release Epic Collab "Potions" With New Music Video. Meadow. Matthew. 2019-05-30. Your EDM. 2019-05-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530203759/https://www.youredm.com/2019/05/30/slander-said-the-sky-release-potions-with-new-music-video/. 2019-05-30. live.
  6. Web site: SLANDER and Said the Sky end the wait for their impassioned collaboration 'Potions'. 2019-05-31. Dancing Astronaut. 2019-06-01.
  7. Web site: Slander & Said The Sky - Potions (Official Video Premiere). Salamanca. Vilma. 2019-05-31. EDMTunes. 2019-06-01.
  8. Web site: SLANDER & Said The Sky Drop Highly Anticipated "Potions" Collaboration. 2019-05-31. Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2019-06-01.
  9. Web site: SLANDER & Said The Sky Deliver Highly Anticipated Collab, "Potions". 2019-05-31. The Nexus of All Things DJ. 2019-06-01.
  10. Web site: SLANDER & Said The Sky Team Up On Melodic Collab "Potions" Ft. JT Roach. 2019-05-31. This Song Is Sick. 2019-06-01.