Bang! (AJR song)

"Bang!" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released on February 12, 2020, through their own label AJR Productions. The song will be included on the album OK Orchestra.

"Bang!"
Single by AJR
from the album OK Orchestra
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2020 (2020-02-12)
Recorded2019
GenrePop
Length2:51
LabelAJR
Songwriter(s)
  • Jack Met
  • Adam Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s)Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"Dear Winter 2.0"
(2019)		 "Bang!"
(2020)		 "Bummerland"
(2020)

Background

AJR explained their motivation for writing the song: "We wrote 'BANG!' about the weird middle-ground between being a kid and becoming an adult; a time when we're doing all the things adults are supposed to do, but we don't yet feel grown up. The fact is, adulthood is bound to hit us at some point, so the plan we made in the song is to 'go out with a bang'. Sonically, with every new song we make, we try to stretch out of our AJR comfort zone. With 'BANG!,' it felt exciting to step into this darker, horn-heavy vibe, where the verses are small and mysterious, and the chorus explodes into this theatrical trap chorus".[1]

Music video

The official video was uploaded on February 12, 2020, directed by Se Oh and features AJR hosting a dice game. The camera remains facing in one direction, only moving back and forth, as the participants playing are seen going through various costume changes with every pan out, ranging from sailors to tuxedos to even being naked.[2]

Chart performance

The song entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 99 and peaked at number 8 on the chart, becoming both the band's first top 40 entry and first top 10 entry, and their highest charting single overall.[3] The song most currently sits and number 10 on the chart.

Use in media

The instrumental version of the refrain was used in a holiday commercial for Apple gifts in 2020.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

Other versions
Title Release Date
Bang! - Younotus Remix May 15, 2020
Bang! (feat. Hayley Kiyoko) - AhhHaa Remix August 17, 2020
Bang! - Nathan Dawe Remix October 9, 2020
Bang! - Acoustic

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000
United States (RIAA)[21] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Heran Mamo (February 12, 2020). "AJR Truly Go Out With a 'Bang!' in New Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  2. "AJR Unveils New Single and Video "BANG!"". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 12, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  3. "AJR Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  4. "Credits / Bang! / AJR". Tidal. February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  5. "AJR Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  6. "AJR Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  7. "AJR Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  8. "AJR Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  9. "AJR Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  10. "AJR Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  11. "AJR Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  12. "AJR Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  13. "AJR Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  14. "AJR Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  15. "Top 100 Songs, September 11, 2020 - September 17, 2020". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  16. "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  17. "Pop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  18. "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  19. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  20. "Canadian single certifications – AJR – Bang!". Music Canada. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  21. "American single certifications – AJR – Bang!". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 11, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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