| "Lightning and Thunder" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Marianas Trench | ||||
| Released | May 24, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Glam rock[1] | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | 604 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
| Producer(s) | Ramsay | |||
| Marianas Trench singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Lightning and Thunder" on YouTube | ||||
"Lightning and Thunder" is a song by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on May 24, 2024, as the second single from the group's upcoming sixth studio album, via 604 Records.[2]
Background
editIn May 2024, the group began teasing "Lightning and Thunder" via social media, before it was officially released on May 24.[3] Josh Ramsay stated that the song came about after finding out him and his partner were going to have their first child and noted, "Every story begins with a call to adventure."[4]
Composition
editCritical reception
editMusic video
editOn July 23, 2024, the group premiered the music video for "Lightning and Thunder" via VEVO and was directed by Ben Knechtel.[5]
Personnel
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Marianas Trench
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Production
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Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] | 40 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 24, 2024 | 604 Records | [8] | |
| Canada | June 10, 2024 | Adult contemporary | [9] |
References
edit- ^ Megan LaPierre (May 28, 2024). "Marianas Trench Plot Fall North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
After releasing glam rock-y new singles 'A Normal Life' and 'Lightning and Thunder' in the past month, Marianas Trench have announced a sprawling North American tour for this fall.
- ^ Melanie Kentner (May 26, 2024). "Marianas Trench coming to Caesars Windsor this fall". CTV News. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Maria Serra (May 24, 2024). "Marianas Trench Prep For Adventure On 'Lightning And Thunder'". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Vicki Duong (May 28, 2024). "Pop punk locals Marianas Trench set to close out tour with a hometown show". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Paige Owens (July 23, 2024). "Marianas Trench Shares Cinematic Video For 'Lightning And Thunder'". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Canada CHR/Top 40: Week of July 27, 2024". Billboard. July 27, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Canada Hot AC: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. July 20, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ "Lightning and Thunder - Single by Marianas Trench". Apple Music. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Carrie Buchanan (June 10, 2024). "New Music Monday – Marianas Trench 'Lightning And Thunder'". CFGX-FM. Retrieved July 24, 2024.