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Post by macattack on Apr 9, 2021 1:01:46 GMT -5
I feel like Phoenix could cover this song (or did Twenty One Pilots cover Phoenix?) Just kidding. This is solid. I echo AI's sentiment that it doesn't hit you over the top with whiny vocals. I wish these huge bands would incorporate more guitars (even occasional screaming vocals) into *some* of their songs...just for my own personal taste, mostly (and the necessary versatility of sound). There actually are guitars in this one - but they're buried in the mix, the bass and synths are raised significantly higher. Listen closely and you'll make them out, the guitars add melodic accents to the song. (I wonder if TOP will have to hire a touring guitarist when concerts start up again...) |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 9, 2021 4:50:48 GMT -5
Top 30 on Alternative:
0 25 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 701 0 701 3.645
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 8:27:42 GMT -5
Omg. How did I not know they had new material out?
Listening now...not my favourite single of their, but it ain’t bad. I’ll definitely listen to it more on my road trip today.
Can I just have Tyler for one night? 😋
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Post by Orbit on Apr 9, 2021 9:10:22 GMT -5
I'm digging the energy on this one. Good stuff, I am looking forward to the album.
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Post by No Brake$ on Apr 9, 2021 9:22:37 GMT -5
Song is very safe, I'd say the worst of any of their debut singles from new work. It's not bad, it's not memorable. It gives me vibes of when it was a trend to release a teaser for a few weeks before something bigger, or in all reality, a third single from most albums.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 11, 2021 4:51:10 GMT -5
Top 20 on Alternative:
0 18 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 1281 0 1281 5.934
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Post by Walking Contradiction on Apr 12, 2021 8:48:59 GMT -5
I dig this one.
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Post by indyradio80 on Apr 12, 2021 10:04:52 GMT -5
After listening a few times over the weekend, I like it more.
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Post by macattack on Apr 12, 2021 22:17:08 GMT -5
This was added to Cool New Music for AAA late last week.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 13, 2021 4:52:29 GMT -5
Top 10 on Alternative:
0 10 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 1896 0 1896 8.308
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Post by indyradio80 on Apr 13, 2021 8:53:11 GMT -5
This was added to Cool New Music for AAA late last week. AAA will be a week or two behind ALT on this, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it go #1 on AAA. It has the right sound. |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 13, 2021 9:09:43 GMT -5
This was added to Cool New Music for AAA late last week. AAA will be a week or two behind ALT on this, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it go #1 on AAA. It has the right sound. If the highest they got to was top 30 (on Mediabase), I highly doubt this goes #1. The best case scenario imo is a "Leave Me Alone"-like run. KCMP, WFUV and WXPN will all block this, most likely KKXT as well. Especially tougher on Billboard, because whether you like it or not, they have many non commercials, and most (some will probably add this, such as WAPS, which already added this) will probably block this as well based on the artist involved, similar to "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish, which would've done much better if someone other than her made it. ("Therefore I Am", on the other hand, does not fit the format. Straight up electropop.) "Level of Concern" only made the top 40 (though bear in mind, unlike this song, the adds were more scattered for that song), so a good bar to clear would be top 20 for this. Most of the panel, even on Mediabase, isn't like KINK's mix of alt/HAC currents, and even those that lean more alt/HAC have added several AAA exclusives. |
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Post by Leo ✔ on Apr 13, 2021 9:35:47 GMT -5
I have never seen a song in the top 10 in the first week, is the first time?
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Post by thirddegree50123 on Apr 13, 2021 9:54:44 GMT -5
I have never seen a song in the top 10 in the first week, is the first time? No, I feel like a few songs debuted at #1 back in the 2000s. "What I've Done" by LP for example |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 13, 2021 9:58:24 GMT -5
Gentle reminder: Top 5 on Alternative: 0 5 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Jumpsuit 2456 0 2456 12.259 |
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Post by indyradio80 on Apr 13, 2021 11:49:29 GMT -5
AAA will be a week or two behind ALT on this, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it go #1 on AAA. It has the right sound. If the highest they got to was top 30 (on Mediabase), I highly doubt this goes #1. The best case scenario imo is a "Leave Me Alone"-like run. KCMP, WFUV and WXPN will all block this, most likely KKXT as well. Especially tougher on Billboard, because whether you like it or not, they have many non commercials, and most (some will probably add this, such as WAPS, which already added this) will probably block this as well based on the artist involved, similar to "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish, which would've done much better if someone other than her made it. ("Therefore I Am", on the other hand, does not fit the format. Straight up electropop.) "Level of Concern" only made the top 40 (though bear in mind, unlike this song, the adds were more scattered for that song), so a good bar to clear would be top 20 for this. Most of the panel, even on Mediabase, isn't like KINK's mix of alt/HAC currents, and even those that lean more alt/HAC have added several AAA exclusives. So, save for music eliteism, this song **should be** #1 on AAA. I come from the programming world that says "play what they want" not the "if they're a smash, they suck." |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 13, 2021 19:32:42 GMT -5
So, save for music eliteism, this song **should be** #1 on AAA. I come from the programming world that says "play what they want" not the "if they're a smash, they suck." Fair enough. But it should be noted that different stations cater to different audiences, and you probably know this by now since you are in the radio industry. From what I know, several noncommercials go by a "new music discovery" mantra and focus on indie and Americana so by that, it would be jarring to hear an Imagine Dragons or twenty one pilots song in between LCD Soundsystem and Arlo Parks as they could be seen as too poppy, which is why several avoided Wallows and Dayglow. (Or in the case of the latter, play different singles instead such as "Something" on WERS) That is unless the songs fit their sound, which is why several noncommercials are playing "Leave the Door Open" by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak - literally the biggest song in the country right now, since it fits with their sound by being a soul track, which we see Leon Bridges and Black Pumas obtain success. On the other hand, some markets don't have a recognized alternative station, which is why WXRV Boston and WWCT Peoria are very alternative leaning, and at least the former is doing well. As much as I bash on KINK's alt/AC-leaning notion (Portland already has an alternative station but that's a clone of WNYL due to the Audacy synchronization), they are doing well, so they're doing what they feel is best for their audiences. Some noncommercials (and other stations) such as WAPS have always combined both the indie and mainstream stuff, and they're sticking to that based on their adds this week. Then again KCSN added "Survivin'" so anything could still happen. We just have to wait and see. |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 14, 2021 4:58:07 GMT -5
Repeating their top 5 debut earlier...
0 3 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 2233 0 2233 9.558
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Post by Leo ✔ on Apr 14, 2021 9:03:21 GMT -5
Holy fuck already top 3. The 8th day shall be interesting.
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Post by indyradio80 on Apr 14, 2021 10:20:15 GMT -5
Repeating their top 5 debut earlier... 0 3 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 2233 0 2233 9.558 This thing is burning hot. I'd like to see some audience numbers on it. |
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 15, 2021 4:58:28 GMT -5
Eighth day effect: +9
Holy crap
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Post by Doc Indie Party Rock on Apr 15, 2021 23:42:23 GMT -5
R.I.P Imagine Dragons comeback.
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Post by macattack on Apr 16, 2021 22:33:50 GMT -5
Eighth day effect: +9 Holy crap What a hit these guys made. Biggest smash since the Blurryface days incoming. Unsurprisingly this has been serviced to CHR. |
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Post by indyradio80 on Apr 17, 2021 14:59:17 GMT -5
Eighth day effect: +9 Holy crap What a hit these guys made. Biggest smash since the Blurryface days incoming. Unsurprisingly this has been serviced to CHR. It’ll take the rock slot at most CHR’s - icing Imagine Dragons. Straight to the Top 20 quickly. CHR has a major rap/dance-hop problem and bands like this are part of the solution. |
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Post by thirddegree50123 on Apr 17, 2021 19:21:32 GMT -5
Glad this is being sent to Pop but I have very low expectations considering how "Level Of Concern" did last year. I thought that would've brought them back to their smashing Blurryface days
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 18, 2021 6:40:15 GMT -5
Top 50 on AAA:
278 45 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 92 7 85 0.207
Moving much faster than LOC.
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Post by devinschrammeister on Apr 18, 2021 9:15:12 GMT -5
Glad this is being sent to Pop but I have very low expectations considering how "Level Of Concern" did last year. I thought that would've brought them back to their smashing Blurryface days That & Trench singles are at the very least a great sign they have a deal of pop goodwill left. Something will undoubtedly connect at some point & this seems like the right choice. |
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Post by sheerio on Apr 18, 2021 12:06:34 GMT -5
Glad this is being sent to Pop but I have very low expectations considering how "Level Of Concern" did last year. I thought that would've brought them back to their smashing Blurryface days That & Trench singles are at the very least a great sign they have a deal of pop goodwill left. Something will undoubtedly connect at some point & this seems like the right choice. Am still mad about Chlorine didn't get chart success on Pop. I expected that to get the success of Blurryface singles on Pop radio. |
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Post by Ty on Apr 19, 2021 15:55:45 GMT -5
This is cute. I think it'll be another easy crossover hit.
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Post by Daryl the Beryl on Apr 20, 2021 7:01:26 GMT -5
Top 40 on AAA:
190 39 TWENTY ONE PILOTS Shy Away 117 12 105 0.269
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