Sideways (Illenium song) explained

Sideways
Cover:	Sideways Illenium.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Illenium, Valerie Broussard and Nurko
Album:	Fallen Embers
Released:	^[1]
Genre:	Melodic Dubstep^[2]
Length:	4:11
Label:	Warner Records
Producer:	Illenium Nurko
Chronology:	Illenium
Prev Title:	First Time
Prev Year:	2021
Next Title:	Heavenly Side
Next Year:	2021

"Sideways" is a song by American DJs and producers Illenium and Nurko, and singer/songwriter Valerie Broussard. It was released on May 7, 2021, as the fifth single from Illenium's fourth studio album Fallen Embers.^[3]

Background

Before it was released, Illenium previewed the song at Ubbi Dubbi 2021.^[4]

Singer and songwriter Valerie Broussard described: “‘Sideways’ was written as an ode to a friend who was struggling with her mental health during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Having struggled similarly in my own life, I wanted her to know I would always be there for her, even when it felt like the world was falling apart.”^[5]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[6]	33

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[7]	33

Notes and References

Web site: Sideways - Single by Illenium, Valerie Broussard & Nurko. 7 May 2021. Apple Music. July 14, 2021.
Web site: Illenium Connects With Valerie Broussard, & Nurko For "Sideways". DJ Times. Bonavoglia. Brian. May 7, 2021. July 14, 2021.
Web site: Illenium's Next Single, With Nurko & Valerie Broussard, Comes Out This Friday. Your EDM. Meadow. Matthew. May 3, 2021. July 14, 2021.
Web site: Illenium's there for us when the world goes "Sideways" with his new track. Relentless Beats. Veneracion. Olivia. May 7, 2021. July 14, 2021.
Web site: Illenium Releases New Single 'Sideways'. EDM Tunes. Vickrey. Sam. May 10, 2021. July 14, 2021.
Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. May 17, 2021. July 14, 2021.
Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. 13 December 2013. December 3, 2021.