Bloodshot (song)
"Bloodshot" the official debut single by American singer Dove Cameron, released on September 27, 2019, by Disruptor and Columbia Records. The song was released alongside "Waste", as part of Cameron's debut extended play, Bloodshot / Waste.
"Bloodshot" | ||||
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Single by Dove Cameron | ||||
from the EP Bloodshot / Waste | ||||
B-side | "Waste" | |||
Released | September 27, 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:59 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | The Orphanage | |||
Dove Cameron singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Bloodshot" on YouTube |
Background and release
Cameron hinted at releasing new music in September in an interview with E! News in August 2019.[3] She later confirmed that she would be releasing music at the end of September on September 23, 2019, via her social media.[4] She formally announced the release of both "Bloodshot" and "Waste" on September 25, 2019.[5] It was released on September 27, 2019.
Cameron described the song to Billboard, saying: "'Bloodshot' is less specific. I am very known by my label to say 'I hate a breakup song,' which I don't anticipate changing anytime soon. To me, they're boring and they make me itchy. What I love about 'Bloodshot' is that it's not necessarily about a breakup, but it is definitely about a loss of some kind. For me, it's about loss, which I am always trying to put to lyrics."[6]
Critical reception
Billie Nilles from E! News complimented the song, saying "with its woozy synths and haunted vocal, that stands out as our favorite".[7]
Music video
The song's music video was released on October 8, 2019.[8]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- The Orphanage – production
- Carly Paige Waldrip – songwriting
- Dove Cameron – vocals, songwriting
- "Downtown" Trevor Brown – songwriting
- William Zaire Simmons – songwriting
- Melissa Hayes – assistant engineer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Mike Malchicoff – mixing
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 27, 2019 | [10] |
References
- Spanos, Brittany (September 27, 2019). "Disney Star Dove Cameron Launches Music Career With Solitary 'Waste' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Dove Cameron Launches Pop Career With "Bloodshot" & "Waste"". Idolator. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Dove Cameron Tears Up Remembering Cameron Boyce | Daily Pop | E! News". E! News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "DOVE on Instagram: "🏹"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
- "DOVE on Instagram: "9/27"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
- "Dove Cameron is Ready to Release Her Own Music... But Not Breakup Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "The MixtapE! Presents Christina Aguilera, Maluma, J Balvin and More New Music Musts". E! News. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- Dove Cameron – Bloodshot, retrieved November 1, 2019
- "Bloodshot / Waste / Dove Cameron". Tidal. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Bloodshot / Waste – Single by Dove Cameron". Apple Music. Retrieved September 27, 2019.