Way Less Sad

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"Way Less Sad"
Single by AJR
from the album OK Orchestra
ReleasedFebruary 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)
Recorded2020
GenrePop
Length3:26
LabelS-Curve
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"My Play"
(2020) 		"Way Less Sad"
(2021) 		"All My Favorite Songs"
(2021)
Music video
"Way Less Sad" on YouTube

"Way Less Sad" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released on February 17, 2021 via S-Curve Records as the fourth single from the band's fourth studio album OK Orchestra.[1]

Background[]

AJR created the song in the living room of their apartment in New York. In an interview with ABC News Radio, they said, "So much of last year felt apocalyptic and this year we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Things aren't back to normal yet but we should be celebrating the small wins, even if they seem trivial."[2][3]

Composition and content[]

"Way Less Sad" is a pop song that features a trumpet with an upbeat tempo, sampled from Simon and Garfunkel’s “My Little Town,” and the lyrics describe the path of discussing mental health.[4][5]

Music video[]

The official music video was released on February 17, 2021. They performed at a number of New York City well-known locations, including the TWA terminal at the John F. Kennedy International Airport and Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn.[6] The video is AJR's fastest growing YouTube video, currently grossing over 7 million views as of May 2021.

Other uses[]

The song has been used in American baseball promotions for ESPN as the official anthem for the beginning of the 2021 MLB season.[7]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Way Less Sad"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[8] 45
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 33
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 54
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] 10
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] 5
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 21
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[14] 4

References[]

  1. ^ Sandoval, Ivy (February 17, 2021). "AJR Drop New Single 'Way Less Sad' Ahead Of Fourth Album". Beyond The Stage. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Lee, Eliana (March 3, 2021). ""Way Less Sad" Review: AJR Shares a Message We All Need to Hear Right Now". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Johnson, Josh (February 17, 2021). "AJR shares new 'OK ORCHESTRA' song, "Way Less Sad"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Taylor, Danielle (February 19, 2021). "AJR — Way Less Sad". Euphoria. Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Line, Brittany (February 17, 2021). "AJR releases new single "Way Less Sad"". BG Falcon Media. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "AJR Releases New Single And Video 'Way Less Sad'". Broadwayworld. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "ESPN to Feature Indie-Pop Trio AJR's 'Way Less Sad' as MLB Anthem for First Half of 2021 Season". ESPN Press Room U.S. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  8. ^ "AJR Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 2, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "AJR Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "AJR Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "AJR Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  13. ^ "AJR Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "AJR Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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