Under Neon Lights Explained

Under Neon Lights
Type:single
Artist:the Chemical Brothers featuring St. Vincent
Album:Born in the Echoes
Released:[1]
Genre:Electronic
Chronology:The Chemical Brothers
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"Under Neon Lights" is a song co-written, produced and performed by British electronic band the Chemical Brothers, issued as the third single from the band's eighth studio album Born in the Echoes. The song features vocals from American art rock musician St. Vincent, who also serves as co-writer.

Promotion and release

"Under Neon Lights" had its world premiere on BBC Radio 6 Music on 22 June 2015.[2] [3] [4]

Critical reception

"Under Neon Lights" has received positive reviews. Douglas Wolk of Billboard complimented the music as well as St. Vincent's vocals, which he compared positively to Talking Heads' album Remain in Light.[5] Tom Breihan of Stereogum also praised St. Vincent's vocals, adding that although the music has a sound closer to the Chemical Brothers than to her, "she still sounds like she belongs on the track".[6] John Cameron of We Got This Covered referred to the song as a "stylistic update" to the Chemical Brothers' catalogue.[7]

Music videos

The official music video for "Under Neon Lights" was directed by Adam Smith.[8] A second official music video for "Under Neon Lights" directed by Jono Brandel and Zach Richter was published by Within on 12 April 2017.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Under Neon Lights The Chemical Brothers  - Télécharger et écouter l'album. Qobuz. 19 December 2015.
  2. Web site: The Chemical Brothers and St. Vincent Team Up for "Under Neon Lights" News Pitchfork. Pitchfork. Monroe. Jazz. 22 June 2015. 21 December 2015.
  3. Web site: The Chemical Brothers and St. Vincent Release Sizzling 'Under Neon Lights' SPIN. Spin. Brown. Harley. 22 June 2015. 21 December 2015.
  4. Web site: The Chemical Brothers and St. Vincent team up for "Under Neon Lights" — listen. Consequence of Sound. Roffman. Michael. 22 June 2015. 21 December 2015.
  5. The Chemical Brothers Make a Triumphant Return After Five Years With 'Born in the Echoes': Album Review Billboard. Billboard. Wolk. Douglas. Douglas Wolk. 20 July 2015. 21 December 2015.
  6. Web site: The Chemical Brothers – "Under Neon Lights" (Feat. St. Vincent) - Stereogum. Stereogum. SpinMedia. Breihan. Tom. 22 June 2015. 21 December 2015.
  7. Web site: The Chemical Brothers' Under Neon Lights Is A Glowing Hit. We Got This Covered. Cameron. John. June 2015. 21 December 2015.
  8. Web site: Black Dog Films » Adam Smith x The Chemical Brothers with "Under Neon Lights". Black Dog Films. 24 June 2015. 19 December 2015.
  9. Rolling Stone: Explore Chemical Brothers' VR Video 'Under Neon Lights' With St. Vincent. Rolling Stone. 12 April 2017.