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{{Infobox song
#REDIRECT [[Bring Me the Horizon discography]]
| name = Darkside

| cover =
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| alt =
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| type = single
| artist = [[Bring Me the Horizon]]
| album = Post Human: Nex Gen
| released = {{Start date|2023|10|13|df=yes}}
| recorded =
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| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]<ref name="Wall of Sound">{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/10/13/bring-me-the-horizon-deliver-the-goods-with-darkside/|title=Bring Me The Horizon Deliver The Goods with 'DArkSide'|website=Wall of Sound|author=Tyler Lubke|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>|[[pop metal]]<ref name="AltPress">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/bring-me-the-horizon-darkside-lyric-video-watch/|title=Bring Me the Horizon share pop-metal new song 'DArkSide'|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Neville Hardman|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>|[[nu metal]]<ref name="Revolver">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-bring-me-horizons-wildly-catchy-new-song-darkside|title=Hear Bring Me the Horizon's Wildy Catchy New Song 'Darkside'|magazine=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]]|author=Eli Enis|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>}}
| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=44}}
| label =
* [[Sony Music|Sony]]
* [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| writer = {{flatlist|
* [[Andrew Goldstein (musician)|Andrew Goldstein]]
* [[Zakk Cervini]]
* Gianni Taylor
* [[Oli Sykes]]
* [[Jordan Fish]]
* [[Lee Malia]]
* [[Matt Nicholls]]}}
| producer =
* Sykes
* Cervini
* Daidai
| prev_title = Amen!
| prev_year = 2023
| next_title = [[Kool-Aid (song)|Kool-Aid]]
| next_year = 2024
| misc =
}}
}}

"'''Darkside'''" (stylised as "'''DArkSide'''") is a song by British [[Rock Music|rock]] band [[Bring Me the Horizon]]. It was released on 13 October 2023, as the fifth single from their upcoming 2024 commerical release, ''Post Human: Nex Gen''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kerrang.com/listen-to-bring-me-the-horizons-huge-new-single-darkside|title=Listen to Bring Me The Horizon's powerful new single, DArkSide|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]|author=Emily Carter|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref> It is the last song to feature keyboardist, songwriter and producer [[Jordan Fish]], as he departed the band in December 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bring-me-the-horizon-have-parted-ways-with-jordan-fish-3562769|title=Bring Me The Horizon have parted ways with Jordan Fish|author=Emma Wilkes|website=[[NME]]|date=22 December 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>

==Background==
On 9 October, 2023, Bring Me the Horizon announced that they would be releasing "Darkside" on 13 October.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kerrang.com/bring-me-the-horizon-announce-new-single-darkside|title=Bring Me The Horizon announce new single, DArkSide|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]|author=Emily Carter|date=9 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref> The song finds Sykes tackling themes of insomnia, heartbreak and depression.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bring-me-the-horizon-drop-anthemic-new-single-darkside-listen-3514694|title=Bring Me The Horizon drop anthemic new single 'DArkSide'|website=[[NME]]|author=Liberty Dunworth|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref> The song is about the "fear going to a darker place."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/bring-me-the-horizon-fan-reaction-darkside-lyrics-video/|title=Bring Me the Horizon Fans React to Band's Hard Hitting New Song 'DArkSide'|website=[[Loudwire]]|author=Chad Childers|date=13 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>

==Composition==
"Darkside" was written by [[Andrew Goldstein (musician)|Andrew Goldstein]], [[Zakk Cervini]], Gianni Taylor, [[Oli Sykes]], [[Jordan Fish]], [[Lee Malia]] and [[Matt Nicholls]], while production was handled by Oli Sykes, Zakk Cervini and Daidai.<ref name="AllMusic Credits"/> The track has been described as [[alternative rock]],<ref name="Wall of Sound"/> [[pop metal]] and [[nu metal]].<ref name="AltPress"/><ref name="Revolver"/> The song showcases the group's lighter and poppier side than their previous releases.<ref name="AltPress"/>

==Critical reception==
Eli Enis of [[Revolver (magazine)|''Revolver'']] stated, "Its chorus is absolutely anthemic, while the verses have bouncy nu-metal riffs and a delivery from Sykes that evokes [[Linkin Park]]."<ref name="Revolver"/> Tyler Lubke of ''Wall of Sound'' described the track "groovy" and "appealing radio rock." He remarked, "Vocalist Oli Sykes utilises his fundamental screams and singing throughout the catchy chorus and quieter verses as the band masterfully infuses their blend of electronic influences alongside nifty drum beats and ramping guitars."<ref name="Wall of Sound"/>

==Personnel==
Credits for "Darkside" adapted from [[AllMusic]].<ref name="AllMusic Credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/darkside-mw0004119162#credits|title=Darkside - Bring Me the Horizon Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;Bring Me the Horizon
* [[Oli Sykes]] – lead vocals
* [[Lee Malia]] – guitars
* [[Matt Kean (musician)|Matt Kean]] – bass
* [[Matt Nicholls]] – drums
{{col-2}}
;Production
* Oli Sykes – producer
* [[Zakk Cervini]] – producer, mastering, mixing, programming
* Daidai – producer
* [[Jordan Fish]] – programming
* Gianni Taylor – backing vocals
* Julian Gargiulo – mixing
{{col-end}}

==Charts==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Chart performance for "Darkside"
!scope="col"| Chart (2023)
!scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
! scope="row"| [[ARIA Digital Track Chart|Australia Digital Tracks]] ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023|magazine=The ARIA Report|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|issue=1755|page=9|date=23 October 2023}}</ref>
| 23
|-
! scope="row"| Germany Rock Airplay ([[GfK Entertainment Charts|Official German Charts]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://radio-no9.de/chartshow/index.php?selected=weeks&week=41&year=2023|title=Radio No9 Charts [Week 41/2023]|publisher=Radio No9|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>
| 9
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5692|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=23 October 2023|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>
| 17
|-
{{single chart|UK|31|date=20231020|rowheader=true|access-date=23 April 2024}}
|-
{{single chart|UKrock|2|date=20231020|rowheader=true|accessdate=23 April 2024}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|42|artist=Bring Me the Horizon|rowheader=true|access-date=23 April 2024}}
|}

==Release history==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release history for "Darkside"
! scope="col"| Region
! scope="col"| Date
! scope="col"| Format
! scope="col"| Label
! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row" | Various
| 13 October 2023
| {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| {{hlist|[[Sony Music|Sony]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/bring-me-the-horizon-drops-new-single-darkside|title=Bring Me The Horizon Drops New Single 'DArkSide'|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=13 October 2023|accessdate=23 April 2024}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Bring Me the Horizon}}

[[Category:Bring Me the Horizon songs]]
[[Category:2023 singles]]
[[Category:RCA Records singles]]
[[Category:Sony Music singles]]
[[Category:2023 songs]]
[[Category:2023 songs]]
[[Category:Songs written by Oliver Sykes]]
[[Category:Songs written by Andrew Goldstein (musician)]]

Revision as of 21:29, 23 April 2024

"Darkside"
Single by Bring Me the Horizon
from the album Post Human: Nex Gen
Released13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Genre
Length2:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sykes
  • Cervini
  • Daidai
Bring Me the Horizon singles chronology
"Amen!"
(2023) 		"Darkside"
(2023) 		"Kool-Aid"
(2024)

"Darkside" (stylised as "DArkSide") is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. It was released on 13 October 2023, as the fifth single from their upcoming 2024 commerical release, Post Human: Nex Gen.[4] It is the last song to feature keyboardist, songwriter and producer Jordan Fish, as he departed the band in December 2023.[5]

Background

On 9 October, 2023, Bring Me the Horizon announced that they would be releasing "Darkside" on 13 October.[6] The song finds Sykes tackling themes of insomnia, heartbreak and depression.[7] The song is about the "fear going to a darker place."[8]

Composition

"Darkside" was written by Andrew Goldstein, Zakk Cervini, Gianni Taylor, Oli Sykes, Jordan Fish, Lee Malia and Matt Nicholls, while production was handled by Oli Sykes, Zakk Cervini and Daidai.[9] The track has been described as alternative rock,[1] pop metal and nu metal.[2][3] The song showcases the group's lighter and poppier side than their previous releases.[2]

Critical reception

Eli Enis of Revolver stated, "Its chorus is absolutely anthemic, while the verses have bouncy nu-metal riffs and a delivery from Sykes that evokes Linkin Park."[3] Tyler Lubke of Wall of Sound described the track "groovy" and "appealing radio rock." He remarked, "Vocalist Oli Sykes utilises his fundamental screams and singing throughout the catchy chorus and quieter verses as the band masterfully infuses their blend of electronic influences alongside nifty drum beats and ramping guitars."[1]

Personnel

Credits for "Darkside" adapted from AllMusic.[9]

Charts

Chart performance for "Darkside"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[10] 23
Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts)[11] 9
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 17
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 31
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[14] 2
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] 42

Release history

Release history for "Darkside"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 13 October 2023
[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c Tyler Lubke (13 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon Deliver The Goods with 'DArkSide'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Neville Hardman (13 October 2023). "Bring Me the Horizon share pop-metal new song 'DArkSide'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Eli Enis (13 October 2023). "Hear Bring Me the Horizon's Wildy Catchy New Song 'Darkside'". Revolver. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  4. ^ Emily Carter (13 October 2023). "Listen to Bring Me The Horizon's powerful new single, DArkSide". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  5. ^ Emma Wilkes (22 December 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon have parted ways with Jordan Fish". NME. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  6. ^ Emily Carter (9 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon announce new single, DArkSide". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  7. ^ Liberty Dunworth (13 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon drop anthemic new single 'DArkSide'". NME. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  8. ^ Chad Childers (13 October 2023). "Bring Me the Horizon Fans React to Band's Hard Hitting New Song 'DArkSide'". Loudwire. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Darkside - Bring Me the Horizon Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 23 October 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1755. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 October 2023. p. 9.
  11. ^ "Radio No9 Charts [Week 41/2023]". Radio No9. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  15. ^ "Bring Me the Horizon Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Bring Me The Horizon Drops New Single 'DArkSide'". Blabbermouth.net. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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