"Everything Now" is a song by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire. It was released on June 1, 2017, as the first single from the band's fifth studio album, Everything Now (2017).[4] It was produced by Thomas Bangalter, Steve Mackey and the band itself. The song samples "The Coffee Cola Song" by Francis Bebey.[5] "Everything Now" is Arcade Fire's first number-one hit on a Billboard chart.[6]
"Everything Now" | ||||
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Single by Arcade Fire | ||||
from the album Everything Now | ||||
B-side | Instrumental (12") | |||
Released | May 31, 2017 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 5:03 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
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Arcade Fire singles chronology | ||||
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Release
editBefore playing "Neighborhood 1 (Tunnels)" during their Sunday headlining set at the 2016 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, Arcade Fire recorded the audience singing a melody off their upcoming album, which became "Everything Now".[7][8] The first release of the song came during the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain on May 31, 2017. At the festival, a limited edition orange 12" vinyl single was made for sale at a merchandise stand. "Everything Now" acted as the A-side and its instrumental acted as the B-side.[9][10] Digital versions of the song were released on the following day.[11] On June 9, the 12" single became available again at record stores in the United States[12] and United Kingdom.[13]
Music video
editA music video for "Everything Now" was released on June 1, 2017, through YouTube.[14] It was directed by The Sacred Egg and shot in Los Angeles and in parts of the Karoo, in South Africa.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Everything Now" | 5:03 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Everything Now" (Instrumental) | 5:03 |
Credits and personnel
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Arcade Fire
Additional musicians
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Recording personnel
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Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[39] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[40] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[41] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[42] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[43] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Label | Format | Catalog no. |
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Spain | May 31, 2017 | Columbia | 12" | 88985447841[44] |
Worldwide | June 1, 2017 | Digital download | — | |
US, UK | June 9, 2017 | 12" | 88985447841[44] |
References
edit- ^ Wheeler, Brad (June 9, 2017). "Arcade Fire's new single Everything Now is dystopian disco". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Wiebe, David Andrew (March 30, 2022). "Music Genres List - 67 Top Music Styles With Examples". Music Industry How To. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Rolling Stone Staff (November 29, 2017). "50 Best Songs of 2017". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
It's a perfectly bittersweet pop gem — a "Dancing Queen" for the end of the world.
- ^ Miller, Matt (June 1, 2017). "Watch the Video For Arcade Fire's New Disco Song, Co-Produced by Daft Punk". Esquire. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Ce sample génial sur " Everything Now ", le nouveau Arcade Fire". samples.fr. June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Earns First No. 1 Song With 'Everything Now'". Billboard.
- ^ "Arcade Fire ask audience to help record a new song at Voodoo Music Experience -- watch". Consequence of Sound. October 31, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Setlist at Voodoo Music Experience 2016". setlist.fm. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Rettig, James (May 31, 2017). "Arcade Fire - "Everything Now"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (May 31, 2017). "Arcade Fire Release New Single "Everything Now"". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Gordon, Jeremy (June 1, 2017). "Arcade Fire Announce New Album Everything Now, Release Title Track". Spin. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire - Everything Now". Bull Moose. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire - Everything Now : 12" Vinyl Single". HMV. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Tully Claymore, Gabriela (June 1, 2017). "Arcade Fire – "Everything Now" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Top 20 Anglo Argentina – Del 14 al 20 de Agosto, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue 1424" (PDF). ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History". RÚV. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Netherlands Single Tip Chart - July 1, 2017". Mega Charts. July 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire – Everything Now". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Arcade Fire Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten 2017". Ultratop. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ "Rapports Annuels 2017". Ultratop. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ "TÓNLISTINN - LÖG - 2017" (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Arcade Fire – Everything Now". Music Canada. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved December 11, 2020. Type Arcade Fire in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Everything Now in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Arcade Fire – Everything Now" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Arcade Fire – Everything Now". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ a b "Images for Arcade Fire - Everything Now". Discogs. Retrieved July 29, 2017.