Electric Love (song)

"Electric Love" is the debut single by American singer and songwriter Børns. The song was originally recorded by Børns for his second extended play, Candy, where it appears as the first track, and later appeared as the third track on his debut studio album, Dopamine. On February 26, 2017, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.[2]

"Electric Love"
Single by Børns
from the album Dopamine
Released	November 10, 2014[1]
Genre	Synth-pop indie rock
Length	3:38
Label	Geffen Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Garrett Borns Tommy English Nick Long Josh Moran
Producer(s)	Tommy English
Børns singles chronology
"Electric Love" (2014) "10,000 Emerald Pools" (2015)
Music video
"Electric Love" on YouTube
Audio sample
"Electric Love" file help

Release

"Electric Love" was originally released on November 10, 2014, on Børns' second EP, Candy.[1] The song was re-released as the third track of Børns' debut album, Dopamine.[3]

On May 6, 2015, a music video for "Electric Love" was uploaded on Børns' Vevo channel on YouTube. The video features Børns singing the song and playing the guitar, as well as numerous female dancers and ecstatic colorful animations.

Reception

"Electric Love" has been well received by both critics and audiences. NPR referred to the song as viral.[4] The Guardian's Kate Hutchinson praised the track's blend of glam rock and "high-intensity sound."[5] Neil Z. Yeung of AllMusic dubbed the song a "Gary Glitter stomper" and the "alt-radio hit of summer 2015."[6] Spin's Brennan Carley described the song as a "crisp, beachside pop anthem."[7]

Appearances in other media

• The song was also featured in two Southwest Airlines commercials.[8][9]
• The track is featured as a playable track in Guitar Hero Live on GHTV mode.
• The song makes another feature in the 2016 thriller film Nerve and in an episode of The CW sci-fi drama The Flash. It was also featured on another The CW show, iZombie.
• The song also appears in the movie Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015) featuring Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller.
• The song features in the movie Freak Show.
• The song featured in the 2018 drama film Every Day.
• The song featured in a 2016 Los Angeles tourism advertisement.[10]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2015–2016) Peak position US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] 13 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 13 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 20 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[14] 31 US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[15] 22 Chart (2020) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[16] 52 Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[17] 15 Global 200 (Billboard)[18] 97 Hungary (Single Top 40)[19] 34 Ireland (IRMA)[20] 94 Netherlands Single Tip (MegaCharts)[21] 1 Scotland (OCC)[22] 72 UK Download (OCC)[23] 81

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[24] 49 US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[25] 47 Chart (2016) Position US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[26] 49

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[27]	Platinum	80,000
Poland (ZPAV)[28]	Gold	10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[29]	Silver	200,000
United States (RIAA)[2]	Platinum	1,000,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Candy - EP by Børns". iTunes. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
2. "American single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 25, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
3. "Dopamine by BØRNS". iTunes. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
4. "'It Bathes The Pleasure Centers': BORNS Channels 'Dopamine'". NPR. October 19, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
5. Hutchinson, Kate (October 22, 2015). "Børns: Dopamine review – emphatic retro-futurism turns tepid". The Guardian. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
6. Yeung, Neil Z. "Dopamine - Børns". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
7. Carley, Brennan (July 29, 2015). "Børns Puts Finishing Touches on Fantastical Debut Album". Spin. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
8. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AkqZ/southwest-airlines-heads-or-tails-song-by-brns
9. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AA1H/southwest-airlines-football-fans-song-by-brns
10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANoaDCTlPA
11. "Borns Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
12. "Borns Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
13. "Borns Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
14. "Borns Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
15. "Borns Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
16. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 7 September 2020". No. 1592. Australian Recording Industry Association. September 7, 2020. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
17. "Ultratop.be – Børns – Electric Love" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
18. "Billboard Global 200 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
19. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
20. "Irish-charts.com – Discography BØRNS". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
21. "Netherlands Single Tip Chart". Mega Charts. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
22. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
23. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
24. "Alternative Songs: Year End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
25. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
26. "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
27. "Canadian single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". Music Canada. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
28. "Polish single certifications – Borns – Electric Love" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
29. "British single certifications – Borns – Electric Love". British Phonographic Industry.