Petals to Thorns
Petals to Thorns | ||||
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Released | May 26, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2022 | |||
Studio | D4vd's house | |||
Length | 28:52 | |||
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D4vd chronology | ||||
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Singles from Petals to Thorns | ||||
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Petals to Thorns is the debut extended play by the American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on May 26, 2023, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. Primarily recorded in his sister's closet using the digital audio workstation tool BandLab, the EP features production from Spencer Stewart, Stint, and Robin Hannibal, among others.
Petals to Thorns was supported by seven singles, including the commercially-successful singles "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me". Thematically, the EP explores the topics of love and heartbreak. It became D4vd's first entry on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 105.
Background
[edit]D4vd first began making music for his own video montages of the 2017 video game Fortnite. After repeatedly receiving copyright strikes, his mom suggested he make his own music.[1] Eight of the nine songs included on the EP were recorded in the closet of D4vd's sister, using BandLab.[2]
Composition and recording
[edit]Musically, Petals to Thorns does not have a specific genre, instead mashing multiple genres together. Atwood Magazine's Lauren Turner wrote that "not one song on the EP sticks to a particular genre or sound."[3] The EP incorporates elements of alternative R&B,[4] lo-fi,[5] new wave,[6] pop-punk,[7] and post-punk.[6] Lyrically, the album explores themes of love, heartbreak, and unrequited love.[3]
D4vd revealed how the EP first came together in an interview with Dork, stating that while he was recording songs in 2022 for Fortnite montages, he noticed that the songs fit together thematically. That same year, he realized that he had enough music both released and unreleased, so he used the material to create the EP.[5]
Promotion
[edit]Singles
[edit]The EP's lead single, "You and I", was released on January 10, 2022.[8]
"Here with Me" was released as the EP's second single on July 18, 2022.[9]
"Romantic Homicide" was released as the EP's third single on July 20, 2022. The song went viral following its usage on the video sharing app TikTok.[10]
"Worthless" was released as the EP's fourth single on March 10, 2023.[11]
"Sleep Well" was released on April 13, 2023, as the EP's fifth single.[12]
"Don't Forget About Me" was released as the EP's sixth single a week before its release, on May 26, 2023.[13]
"The Bridge" impacted triple-A radio on June 26, 2023, as the EP's seventh and final single.[14]
Tour
[edit]In promotion of the EP, D4vd announced the Petals to Thorns Tour on April 3, 2023, spanning North America, Europe, and Japan. The tour began on April 30, 2023, and ended on August 10, 2023.[15] The Asian leg of the tour was announced on August 22, 2023, which began on November 23, 2023, and ended on December 9, 2023.[16]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sleep Well" |
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| 2:55 |
2. | "Here with Me" |
| Darmawan | 4:02 |
3. | "This is How it Feels" (featuring Laufey) |
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| 4:44 |
4. | "Don't Forget About Me" |
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| 2:29 |
5. | "Worthless" |
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| 2:43 |
6. | "Backstreet Girl" | Burke | Matt Bartkus | 4:10 |
7. | "You and I" | Burke | Grayskies | 2:33 |
8. | "Romantic Homicide" |
| Darmawan | 2:12 |
9. | "The Bridge" | Burke |
| 3:02 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[17] | 45 |
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[18] | 24 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[19] | 27 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[20] | 37 |
US Billboard 200[21] | 105 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[22] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[23] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
‡ Sales streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ Lee, Cydney (May 15, 2023). "How 'Fortnite' Led to 18-Year-Old d4vd Quietly Dominating Alternative Music". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (June 2, 2023). "How Singer-Songwriter D4vd Became the Mouthpiece for Gen-Z Heartache". GQ. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Turner, Lauren (December 19, 2023). "The 36 Best EPs of 2023". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (June 2, 2023). "Meet d4vd: From 'Fortnite' to Fame, Petals to Thorns". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Firth, Abigail (October 26, 2023). "D4vd: "When Everybody Feels Misunderstood, It's Cool to Have An Artist that You Gravitate To". Dork. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Collar, Matt (May 26, 2023). "Petals to Thorns - D4vd". AllMusic. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Schube, Will (May 26, 2023). "D4VD Shares Stunning New 'Petals To Thorns EP'". UDiscover Music. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "You and I - D4vd". Spotify. D4vd. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ d4vd - Here With Me (Official Audio). D4vd. July 18, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (September 14, 2022). "Hot 100 First-Timers: D4vd Debuts With Breakthrough Hit 'Romantic Homicide'". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Graves, Shahlin (March 10, 2023). "Listen: d4vd shares new song 'Worthless'". Coup de Main magazine. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, Siobhain (April 13, 2023). "D4vd Has Unveiled The Latest Single 'Sleep Well', From His Upcoming Debut EP". Dork. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (May 19, 2023). "D4vd Shares New Song 'Don't Forget About Me'". Rated R&B. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Future Releases on Triple A (AAA) Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (April 3, 2023). "D4vd announces EP, adds 2023 tour dates". The Fader. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Singj, Surej (August 22, 2023). "d4vd announces debut Asia tour this November and December". NME. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "D4vd: Petals to Thorns" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "2023 22-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. June 2, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Charts.nz – D4vd – Petals to Thorns". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – D4vd – Petals to Thorns". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ @billboardcharts (June 5, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – D4vd – Petals to Thorns". Music Canada. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 13, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Petals to Thorns in the search box.