Choke (I Dont Know How But They Found Me song)
"Choke" | ||||
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Single by I Dont Know How But They Found Me | ||||
from the album 1981 Extended Play | ||||
A-side | "Do It All the Time" | |||
Released | October 26, 2017 August 24, 2018 (re-release) | |||
Recorded | 2017 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | Fearless | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dallon Weekes | |||
Producer(s) | Dallon Weekes | |||
I Dont Know How But They Found Me singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Choke" on YouTube |
"Choke" is a song by American rock duo I Dont Know How But They Found Me. It was originally released independently on October 26, 2017.[1] The song was written and produced by bassist and vocalist Dallon Weekes. On August 24, 2018, the duo re-released "Choke" alongside a new song titled "Do It All The Time" as a double A-side single for their debut EP 1981 Extended Play (2018), marking their first release under Fearless Records.[2]
Background[]
After the singles "Modern Day Cain" and "Nobody Likes the Opening Band" were released, the duo announced that a new single would be released.[3]
Music video[]
The music video for the song was released on January 11, 2019, and was directed by Raúl Gonzo. The video shows the duo in an Italian television presentation with a 1980s theme.[4] Currently the music video has almost 2 million views but the lyric video has more than 35 million views on YouTube.
Charts[]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] | 29 |
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 22 |
Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 40,000![]() |
United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
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References[]
- ^ "I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME DROP NEW SINGLE, "CHOKE"". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "IDKHow Have Signed to Fearless Records and Released a Brand New Song". Rock Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "DALLON WEEKES TALKS IDKHBTFM AND ADDRESSES THE PANIC! AT THE DISCO ANIMOSITY RUMORS". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Campbell, Rachel. "IDKHOW ROCK THE DISCO IN UNEARTHED "CHOKE" MUSIC VIDEO". Alternative Press. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "I Dont Know How But They Found Me Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ "I Dont Know How But They Found Me Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – I Dont Know How But They Found Me – Choke". Music Canada. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – I Don't Know How But They Found Me – Choke". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- 2017 songs
- 2017 singles
- Songs written by Dallon Weekes
- I Dont Know How But They Found Me songs
- Fearless Records singles