Entertainment (song)
| "Entertainment" | ||||
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| Single by Phoenix | ||||
| from the album Bankrupt! | ||||
| Released | 19 February 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Phoenix | |||
| Producer(s) | Phoenix | |||
| Phoenix singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio sample | ||||
20-second sample of Phoenix's "Entertainment" | ||||
"Entertainment" is a song by French indie pop band Phoenix. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Bankrupt!, on 19 February 2013. It premiered a day earlier with airplay on BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show. Following the premiere, the single was sent to alternative radio, where it impacted in the United States during the week of 26 February.[1] It was also featured on the soundtrack album of the 2013 American heist thriller film Now You See Me. "Entertainment" notably features a staccato guitar line and an array of synthesisers that culminate to form what some may describe as a slightly oriental-inspired sound.[2] The official remix of the track features vocals from British R&B group Mutya Keisha Siobhan and re-worked production from Dev Hynes.
Music video
The music video, directed by Patrick Daughters, is shot in a cinematic style and is set in Korea. It features several characters interacting with each other throughout different historical periods. Its central theme is romantic with two people finding each other across the ages amidst conflict with antagonists. The band does not appear in the video.
In popular culture
The song is played during the end credits of the 2013 American heist thriller film Now You See Me and is included on its soundtrack. The song was featured in one episode of Catfish: The TV Show.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Hitseekers Singles (ARIA)[3] | 19 |
| Australian Streaming Tracks (ARIA)[4] | 39 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 12 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[6] | 29 |
| France (SNEP)[7] | 43 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] | 66 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] | 177 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 19 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 16 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 11 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[14] | 79 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 36 |
References
- ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases | ..." AllAccess.com. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "KurtTrowbridge.com » Phoenix to release Bankrupt! lead single "Entertainment" on Monday". kurttrowbridge.com. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 25 March 2013" (PDF) (1204). Pandora Archive. April 8, 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 April 2013" (PDF). Pandora Archive. May 6, 2013. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ^ "Phoenix – Entertainment" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ "Phoenix – Entertainment" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ "Phoenix – Entertainment" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ "Phoenix Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "CHART: CLUK Update 4.05.2013 (wk17)". Zobbel.de. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Phoenix – Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Rock Airplay". Billboard. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Phoenix Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "Phoenix Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Alternative Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
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