Video Game (song)
"Video Game" is a song written, recorded, and produced by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens for his eighth studio album, The Ascension (2020). It was released as the album's second single on August 13, 2020, through Stevens' Asthmatic Kitty label.[1] It has been called a synth-pop song with lyrics that describe the effects of social media upon society.[2][3][4] A music video for the track was released alongside the single.[5][6]
"Video Game" | ||||
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Single by Sufjan Stevens | ||||
from the album The Ascension | ||||
Released | August 13, 2020 | |||
Genre | Synth-pop | |||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Asthmatic Kitty | |||
Songwriter(s) | Sufjan Stevens | |||
Producer(s) | Sufjan Stevens | |||
Sufjan Stevens singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Video Game" on YouTube |
Track listings
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Video Game" | 4:15 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | August 13, 2020 | Asthmatic Kitty | [7] | |
United States | Streaming (Spotify single edition) | [8] |
References
- Moore, Sam (August 13, 2020). "Watch Sufjan Stevens' video for his new single 'Video Game', starring TikTok's Jalaiah Harmon". NME. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- Hogan, Marc (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens 'Video Game'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- Breihan, Tom (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens – 'Video Game'". Stereogum. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- Young, Alex (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens Unveils New Single 'Video Game': Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- Minsker, Evan (August 13, 2020). "Watch Sufjan Stevens' Video for New Song 'Video Game'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- Shaffer, Claire (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens Spotlights 'Renegade' Dancer Jalaiah in 'Video Game' Clip". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- "Video Game by Sufjan Stevens". Amazon.com (US). Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- "Video Game" (Spotify digital single). Sufjan Stevens. Asthmatic Kitty. 2020. Spotify URI: 4FFCuJWEx69r8Azm3RI3Cw.
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