Lanterns (song)
| "Lanterns" | |
|---|---|
| Song |
"Lanterns" is the second single from Australian alternative rock band Birds of Tokyo's fourth album, March Fires. The song peaked at #3 on the Australian Singles Chart,[1] becoming their first ever single to hit the top 10 in Australia.[2] The song was used for a preview promo for the second season of Revenge on Australia's Seven Network in 2013.
Band member Ian Berney said "It was always about our own sense of community and reaching far and wide in the most positive way we could, with the most positive message we had at the time, and it really connected with people." [3]
Chart performance
"Lanterns" debuted at number five on the ARIA Singles Chart on the issue dated 28 January 2013,[4] reaching its peak of number three two weeks later. It also topped the ARIA Australian Singles Chart for a total of nine weeks.[5]
Music video
The music video for "Lanterns" was directed by Josh Logue and was shot in Sydney, Australia.[6]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013–14) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 3 |
| Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[8] | 64 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 36 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 11 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 32 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 50 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[13] | 3× Platinum | 210,000^ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Accolades
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27th ARIA Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Best Video | Nominated |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 14 January 2013[14] | Digital download | EMI |
| United States | 20 January 2014[15] | Adult album alternative radio | Loma Vista Recordings, Republic Records |
| 18 March 2014[16] | Modern rock radio | ||
| 22 April 2014[17] | Contemporary hit radio |
References
- ^ http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/singles/838
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Birds Of Tokyo Wrote Us An Exclusive Track-By-Track For Tomorrow's 'Playlist' Release". themusic.com.au. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/singles/781
- ^ http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/australian-artist-singles/988
- ^ http://www.birdsoftokyo.com/2013/01/new-single-lanterns-released-today-2nd-melbourne-show-added-to-national-febmarch-tour/
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo – Lanterns". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201324 into search. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Adult Alternative Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "Lanterns – Single by Birds of Tokyo". iTunes Store. Australia: Apple. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Triple A > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
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