Stargazing (EP) explained
Stargazing is the debut extended play by Norwegian DJ Kygo. It was released through Sony Music and Ultra Music on 22 September 2017.[1] [2]
Background
On 18 August 2017, Kygo debuted the title track at Jugendfest 2017, after which he posted two short clips of the performance to his Instagram Stories.[3] On 1 September 2017, he performed the song with live vocals from Jesso at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas.[4] [5] On 6 September 2017, Kygo revealed on Instagram that "new music coming very soon".[6] He officially announced the EP's release date and revealed its accompanying artwork on 18 September 2017.[7] [8] [9]
Critical reception
Kat Bein of Billboard opined that Kygo "uses chopped vocal samples and glistening synthetic piano to create a tropical melody" instead of "his usual steel drums", and that "the kick drum hits hard on every other count, pushing the tune forward on the dance floor in a laidback way" on the title track.[10] Karlie Powell of Your EDM felt the title track "takes on a whole new audible meaning as the producer's newest track dives into the touchy, feely realm of dance music he's known for".[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Tatiana. Cirisano. Kygo Drops Star-Studded 'Stargazing' EP One Day Early: Listen. Billboard. 22 September 2017. 21 September 2017.
- News: Matthew. Meadow. Kygo Surprises Fans, 'Stargazing' Is A Full New EP. Your EDM. 22 September 2017. 21 September 2017.
- News: Erik. Kygo Debuted A Gorgeous New Track Last Night In His Home Country Of Norway: Listen Here. 7 September 2017. EDM Sauce. 19 August 2017.
- News: Karlie. Powell. Kygo's Unreleased "Stargazing" Plays Out Perfectly During Las Vegas Pool Party [LISTEN]]. 7 September 2017. Your EDM. 2 September 2017.
- News: Erik. Watch Kygo Perform His Unreleased Single With LIVE Vocals In Las Vegas. 7 September 2017. EDM Sauce. 1 September 2017.
- News: Stevo. Kygo Teases 'New Music Coming Very Soon'. 7 September 2017. EDM Sauce. 6 September 2017.
- David. Rishty. Kygo Reveals Artwork & Release Date of Next Single 'Stargazing'. 19 September 2017. Billboard. 18 September 2017.
- News: Matthew. Meadow. Kygo Reveals New Song Dropping This Friday. 19 September 2017. Your EDM. 18 September 2017.
- News: Erik. Kygo Has Finally Announced A Release Date For His 'Stellar' New Single. 19 September 2017. EDM Sauce. 18 September 2017.
- Kat. Bein. Kygo Teases New Tune 'Stargazing' Live at Jugendfest in Norway. 7 September 2017. Billboard. 22 August 2017.
- News: Karlie. Powell. Kygo Plays Magical, Unreleased Track "Stargazing" for Homeland Crowd in Norway. 7 September 2017. Your EDM. 20 August 2017.
- Web site: ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles. Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 November 2017. 18 November 2017.
- Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 39, 2017). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. 3 October 2017.
- Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 2 October 2017. 29 September 2017.
- Web site: Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista. Sverigetopplistan. 29 September 2017. Click on "Veckans albumlista".
- https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2017/dance-electronic-albums "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2017"
- Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. 13 November 2020.
