"Bloodshot" is the non-soundtrack debut single by American singer Dove Cameron, released on September 27, 2019, by Disruptor and Columbia Records, alongside its b-side "Waste".

"Bloodshot"
Single by Dove Cameron
B-side"Waste"
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
Genre
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Dove Cameron
  • Carly Paige Waldrip
  • Downtown Trevor Brown
  • William Zaire Simmons
Producer(s)The Orphanage
Dove Cameron singles chronology
"Bloodshot"
(2019)
"Waste"
(2019)
Music video
"Bloodshot" on YouTube

Background and release

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Cameron hinted at releasing new music in September in an interview with E! News in August 2019.[3] She later confirmed that she would be releasing music at the end of September on September 23, 2019, via her social media.[4] She formally announced the release of both "Bloodshot" and "Waste" on September 25, 2019.[5] It was released on September 27, 2019.

Cameron described the song to Billboard, saying: "'Bloodshot' is less specific. I am very known by my label to say 'I hate a breakup song,' which I don't anticipate changing anytime soon. To me, they're boring and they make me itchy. What I love about 'Bloodshot' is that it's not necessarily about a breakup, but it is definitely about a loss of some kind. For me, it's about loss, which I am always trying to put to lyrics."[6]

Critical reception

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Billie Nilles from E! News complimented the song, saying "with its woozy synths and haunted vocal, that stands out as our favorite".[7]

Music video

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The song's music video was released on October 8, 2019.[8]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 27, 2019 [10]

References

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  1. ^ Spanos, Brittany (September 27, 2019). "Disney Star Dove Cameron Launches Music Career With Solitary 'Waste' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dove Cameron Launches Pop Career With "Bloodshot" & "Waste"". Idolator. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  3. ^ "Dove Cameron Tears Up Remembering Cameron Boyce | Daily Pop | E! News". E! News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "DOVE on Instagram: "🏹"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ "DOVE on Instagram: "9/27"". Retrieved September 27, 2019 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ "Dove Cameron is Ready to Release Her Own Music... But Not Breakup Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  7. ^ "The MixtapE! Presents Christina Aguilera, Maluma, J Balvin and More New Music Musts". E! News. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  8. ^ Dove Cameron – Bloodshot, retrieved November 1, 2019
  9. ^ "Bloodshot / Waste / Dove Cameron". Tidal. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  10. ^ "Bloodshot / Waste – Single by Dove Cameron". Apple Music. Retrieved September 27, 2019.