Softcore (song)
| "Softcore" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Neighbourhood | |
| from the album the Neighbourhood | |
| Released | March 9, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Studio | Lankershim (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Genre | Electropop |
| Length | 3:28 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Lars Stalfors |
"Softcore" is a song by American alternative band the Neighbourhood from their third studio album The Neighbourhood. It was written in 2017 by the band members Jesse Rutherford, Brandon Fried, Jeremiah Freedman, Zachary Abels and Michael Margott with producer Lars Stalfors. The latter also handled mixing, programming, drum programming and synthesising duties, while Dave Cerminara engineered it at Lankershim in Los Angeles.
Despite never being released as a single, the song has managed to chart worldwide in 2022, landing at number 65 on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming a sleeper hit. It managed to reach the Top 40 in Finland, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Norway, Austria and Switzerland. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and IFPI Greece, Gold by Bundesverband Musikindustrie and Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana, and Silver by British Phonographic Industry.
The song was included in Bravo magazine compilation album Bravo Hits 116, which was released on February 11, 2022.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Softcore" |
| Lars Stalfors | 3:28 |
| Total length: | 3:28 | |||
Personnel[edit]
The Neighbourhood
- Jesse Rutherford – vocals, songwriter
- Zachary Abels – guitar, songwriter
- Jeremiah Freedman – guitar, songwriter
- Brandon Fried – drums, songwriter
- Michael Margott – bass guitar, songwriter
Technical personnel
- Lars Stalfors – producer, songwriter, programming, drum programming, synth, mixing
- Dave Cerminara – engineering
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[1] | 32 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[2] | 23 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[3] | 7 |
| France (SNEP)[4] | 191 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 45 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 65 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[7] | 11 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] | 78 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[9] | 29 |
| Portugal (AFP)[10] | 79 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11] | 24 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 54 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] | 33 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 51 |
Certifications[edit]
‹See Tfd›| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[16] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[17] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[18] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[19] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Greece (IFPI Greece)[22] | Platinum | 2,000,000† |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI". ifpicr.cz. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood: Softcore" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 5/2022". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore". VG-lista. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI". ifpicr.cz. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Neighbourhood – Softcore". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Neighborhood – Softcore". Music Canada. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "French single certifications – The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (The Neighbourhood; 'Softcore')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – The Neighbourhood – Softcore" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 10, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Softcore in the search box.
- ^ "British single certifications – Neighbourhood – Softcore". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – The Neighbourhood – Softcore". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 08/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved October 30, 2023.