Trip Switch
| "Trip Switch" | ||||
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| Single by Nothing but Thieves | ||||
| from the album Nothing but Thieves | ||||
| Released | 18 June 2015 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Julian Emery | |||
| Nothing but Thieves singles chronology | ||||
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"Trip Switch" is a song by English alternative rock band Nothing but Thieves. It was produced by Julian Emery and was released as a single from the band's self-titled album on 18 June 2015.[1] It topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2016.[2] The song was also used in the video game FIFA 16.
Background and composition
According to guitarist Joe Langridge-Brown, the lyrics are a comment on the modern world's reliance on digital communication and how lost people would be without Wi-Fi or electricity. Also, the song served as an inspiration for the album art.[3]
Music video
The official music video was released on 1 July 2015.[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015–2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Hitseekers)[5] | 17 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] | 35 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[8] | 9 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 19 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2016) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[11] | 52 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 21 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Markwell, Jonathan (18 June 2015). "Nothing but Thieves Release 'Trip Switch' and Upgrade London Show". Mosh. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (16 March 2016). "Nothing but Thieves Top Alternative Songs, Extend U.K. Bands' Streak at No. 1". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ Trip Switch - Track by Track, 9 October 2015, event occurs at 00:47, retrieved 23 October 2021 (account required)
- ^ Johnson, Laura (1 July 2015). "Nothing but Thieves Release Trip Switch Video". Stereoboard. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "ARIA Report: Issue 1340" (PDF). ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "Nothing but Thieves Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 50, 2015" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Nothing but Thieves Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Nothing but Thieves Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Nothing but Thieves – Trip Switch". Music Canada. Retrieved 28 December 2024.