Pink Cloud is the fourth extended play by electronic duo Pegboard Nerds.[1][2][3][4][5] Pink Cloud was released on 21 October 2015, by independent electronic music label Monstercat to help fund breast cancer research.[6][7][8][9][10]
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| Released | 21 October 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 18:12 | |||
| Label | Monstercat | |||
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| Pink Cloud (The Remixes) | ||||
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Background and composition
editOdden and Parsberg announced Pink Cloud, stating "We are excited to share this new project with the world. It's a new sound we've been working on for the past couple months, but more importantly, we are on a mission to change lives with our music. We invite you to take a step into our world, Nerd Nation".[7]
Reception and release
editPink Cloud was released on 21 October 2015, to raise money for Breast Cancer research and to raise awareness under the Fuck Cancer initiative. Pink Cloud peaked at No. 2 on the iTunes Dance charts and became widely successful, raising over $20,000 for the cause.[5][2][3] Odden & Parsberg stated "Every dollar generated from our Pink Cloud EP, merchandise, and other campaign initiatives will go directly towards funding prevention, early detection and supporting those affected by cancer".[8] The EP contains 4 original songs and a VIP of their 2012 song Fire in the Hole.[7]
Pink Cloud (The Remixes)
editA remix album was released on 20 January 2016. The album includes 21 remixes from various artists including Morgan Page, Terravita and Two Friends.[4][5]
Track listing
editPink Cloud
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Emoji" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Pink Cloud" (featuring Max Collins) | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Just Like That" (featuring Johnny Graves) | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose) | 3:30 |
| 5. | "End Is Near" (Fire in the Hole VIP) | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 18:12 | |
Pink Cloud (The Remixes)
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Emoji" (Sunday Service Remix) | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Emoji" (Faustix & Fat Pony Remix) | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Emoji" (Thieves & Dr. Fresch Remix) | 2:42 |
| 4. | "Emoji" (Prismo & Cursor Remix) | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Emoji" (Rogue Remix) | 3:58 |
| 6. | "Pink Cloud" (featuring Max Collins, FKYA Remix) | 4:42 |
| 7. | "Pink Cloud" (featuring Max Collins, JumoDaddy Remix) | 3:38 |
| 8. | "Pink Cloud" (featuring Max Collins, Madnap Remix) | 3:22 |
| 9. | "Pink Cloud" (featuring Max Collins, Toby Green Remix) | 3:33 |
| 10. | "Just Like That" (featuring Johnny Graves, Rusko Remix) | 3:04 |
| 11. | "Just Like That" (featuring Johnny Graves, Terravita Remix) | 3:46 |
| 12. | "Just Like That" (featuring Johnny Graves, Tumult Remix) | 3:49 |
| 13. | "Just Like That" (featuring Johnny Graves, Two Friends Remix) | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, Chimeric Remix) | 3:16 |
| 15. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, MIU Remix) | 3:38 |
| 16. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, Morgan Page Remix) | 5:19 |
| 17. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, Quiet Disorder Remix) | 4:51 |
| 18. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, Ryos Remix) | 4:47 |
| 19. | "Downhearted" (featuring Jonny Rose, Topi Remix) | 3:21 |
| 20. | "End Is Near" (Fire in the Hole VIP, Bear Grillz Remix) | 3:05 |
| 21. | "End Is Near" (Fire in the Hole VIP, Castor Troy Remix) | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 1:15:37 | |
Charts
edit| Chart History | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums (2015)[11] | 9 |
| Billboard Heatseekers (2015)[12] | 20 |
References
edit- ^ "DA Studios: Pegboard Nerds break down their Pink Cloud EP". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds Unleash Colossal 'Pink Cloud' Remix EP + Nerds By Nature Tour". Stoney Roads. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds – Pink Cloud EP | Salacious Sound". salacioussound.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Pegboard Nerds Deliver Pink Cloud Remix EP, Free Mobile Game". Pegboard Nerds Deliver Pink Cloud Remix EP, Free Mobile Game. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Pegboard Nerds release 'Pink Cloud Remixes EP' & announce tickets for 'Nerds By Nature' NA tour | We Rave You". We Rave You. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds "Pink Cloud" EP is Tackling Breast Cancer, One Wobble at a Time". Thump. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Pegboard Nerds take up arms against breast cancer with 'Pink Clouds'". Dancing Astronaut. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ a b James Geddes (11 December 2015). "Pegboard Nerds 'Emoji' Video Explores Intersection Between Humans And Emojis for a Good Cause (Video)". Tech Times. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Pegboard Nerds' Quest To Defeat Breast Cancer + New "Pink Cloud" EP". www.thissongslaps.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Prichard, Scott (2 February 2016). "Pegboard Nerds – Pink Cloud (The Remixes)". TrapStyle. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 24 May 2016.