Bloodshot (song)
"Bloodshot" is a song by American singer Dove Cameron, released on September 27, 2019, by Disruptor and Columbia Records. The song was released alongside "Waste", as part of Cameron's debut extended play, Bloodshot / Waste.
"Bloodshot" | ||||
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Single by Dove Cameron | ||||
from the EP Bloodshot / Waste | ||||
B-side | "Waste" | |||
Released | September 27, 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 2:59 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | The Orphanage | |||
Dove Cameron singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Bloodshot" on YouTube |
Background and release
Cameron hinted at releasing new music in September in an interview with E! News in August 2019.[3] She later confirmed that she would be releasing music at the end of September on September 23, 2019, via her social media.[4] She formally announced the release of both "Bloodshot" and "Waste" on September 25, 2019.[5] It was released on September 27, 2019.
Cameron described the song to Billboard, saying: "'Bloodshot' is less specific. I am very known by my label to say 'I hate a breakup song,' which I don't anticipate changing anytime soon. To me, they're boring and they make me itchy. What I love about 'Bloodshot' is that it's not necessarily about a breakup, but it is definitely about a loss of some kind. For me, it's about loss, which I am always trying to put to lyrics."[6]
Critical reception
Billie Nilles from E! News complimented the song, saying "with its woozy synths and haunted vocal, that stands out as our favorite".[7]
Music video
The song's music video was released on October 8, 2019.[8]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- The Orphanage – production
- Carly Paige Waldrip – songwriting
- Dove Cameron – vocals, songwriting
- "Downtown" Trevor Brown – songwriting
- William Zaire Simmons – songwriting
- Melissa Hayes – assistant engineer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Mike Malchicoff – mixing
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 27, 2019 | [10] |
References
- Spanos, Brittany (September 27, 2019). "Disney Star Dove Cameron Launches Music Career With Solitary 'Waste' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Dove Cameron Launches Pop Career With "Bloodshot" & "Waste"". Idolator. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Dove Cameron Tears Up Remembering Cameron Boyce | Daily Pop | E! News". E! News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "DOVE on Instagram: "🏹"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
- "DOVE on Instagram: "9/27"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
- "Dove Cameron is Ready to Release Her Own Music... But Not Breakup Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "The MixtapE! Presents Christina Aguilera, Maluma, J Balvin and More New Music Musts". E! News. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- Dove Cameron – Bloodshot, retrieved November 1, 2019
- "Bloodshot / Waste / Dove Cameron". Tidal. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- "Bloodshot / Waste – Single by Dove Cameron". Apple Music. Retrieved September 27, 2019.