Kool-Aid (song)
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| Single by Bring Me the Horizon | ||||
| from the album Post Human: Nex Gen | ||||
| Released | 5 January 2024 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
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"Kool-Aid" is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Produced by the band's vocalist Oliver Sykes, Dan Lancaster and Zakk Cervini, it was released as the sixth single from their seventh studio album Post Human: Nex Gen on 5 January 2024.[1][2]
It is the first single by the band released since the departure of keyboardist, co-primary songwriter and producer Jordan Fish in December 2023.[3]
Promotion and release
[edit]On 22 December 2023, the band announced that longtime keyboardist Jordan Fish had amicably departed the band.[4][5] In the following statement, the band stated that Post Human: Nex Gen and the subsequent UK tour in January 2024 was still slated to go ahead, while simultaneously promising that new music was coming "very soon".[6] Not long after, lead vocalist Oli Sykes would tease a snippet of a new song called "Kool-Aid" on his Instagram story.[7] On 2 January 2024, the band officially confirmed "Kool-Aid" as the sixth single for the new record, they announced the following day that the song would be released on 5 January.[8] They debuted the song live for the first time on their opening UK tour date at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales on 9 January.[9]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"Kool-Aid" has been described by critics as a metalcore song.[10][11]
Personnel
[edit]Bring Me the Horizon
- Oliver Sykes – lead vocals, production, composition, lyrics
- Matt Nicholls – drums, composition
- Lee Malia – guitars, backing vocals, composition
- Matt Kean – bass
Additional personnel
- Dan Lancaster – production, composition
- Zakk Cervini – production, composition, mastering, mixing, programming
- Julian Gargiulo – additional production, mixing, engineering
- Dai Dai – additional production, composition
- Phil Gornell – engineering assistant
- Lucy Landry – backing vocals
Music video
[edit]The music video storyline for "Kool-Aid", directed by Jensen Noen & the band performance by Masaki Watanabe, was released on 28 February 2024.[12]
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ Reilly, Nick (5 January 2024). "Bring Me The Horizon debut new track 'Kool-Aid'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (5 January 2024). "Bring Me The Horizon unleash new single, Kool-Aid, ahead of UK arena tour". Kerrang!. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Enis, Eli (5 January 2024). "Hear Bring Me the Horizon's Heavy New Song "Kool-Aid"". Revolver. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Bring Me The Horizon parts ways with Jordan Fish". Yahoo! News. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Falk, Graham (22 December 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon decide to 'part ways' with key member ahead of huge Glasgow Hydro gig". The Scotsman. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Bring Me the Horizon unleash brutal new single "Kool-Aid"". Alternative Press. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Carter, Emily (20 December 2023). "Oli Sykes drops heavy snippet of new BMTH track Kool-Aid". Kerrang!. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (4 January 2024). "Bring Me The Horizon announce release of new single 'Kool-Aid' and reunion with Dan Lancaster after exit of Jordan Fish". NME. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Tom (10 January 2024). "Watch Bring Me The Horizon debut 'Kool-Aid' and duet with Bad Omens' Noah Sebastian as they kick off UK tour in Cardiff". NME. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Bring Me the Horizon has launched into 2024 with the release of their latest single, "Kool-Aid"". Loaded Radio. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
"Kool-Aid" is a characteristically anthemic blend of pounding metalcore, glitchy electronica, and Oli Sykes' signature guttural screams.
- ^ Källman, Peter (11 January 2024). "Bring Me the Horizon – 'Kool-Aid' Review". Music Talkers. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
I see a lot of similarities between their latest metalcore release and some of the good old stuff from not only them but bands like Asking Alexandria.
- ^ Coward, Teddy (28 February 2024). "Bring Me The Horizon Share Sensational New Video For 'Kool-Aid'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 January 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1767. Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 January 2024. p. 9.
- ^ "Official Single Trending Charts" (in German). MTV. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Bring Me the Horizon Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Hot Hard Rock Songs (2024)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
