Battle for the Sun (song)
Encyclopedia
"Battle for the Sun" is a song from the album Battle for the Sun
by the alternative rock
band Placebo
. It features an electric violin in the background, and Molko
repeating several words in the lyrics multiple times. On May 4, 2009, Placebo's official YouTube
channel released a 'promotional videoclip' of the band playing in a studio.
's BBC Radio 1
show at 19:30 GMT on March 17, 2009. After the world premiere, it became available for free download on the band's official site.
Battle for the Sun
Battle for the Sun is the sixth studio album by British alternative rock band Placebo, released in 2009 on Solitary Man Records, Vagrant Records, Universal Records, and PIAS Recordings.-Production and recording:...
by the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
. It features an electric violin in the background, and Molko
Brian Molko
Brian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
repeating several words in the lyrics multiple times. On May 4, 2009, Placebo's official YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel released a 'promotional videoclip' of the band playing in a studio.
Release
The title track debuted on Zane LoweZane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
's BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
show at 19:30 GMT on March 17, 2009. After the world premiere, it became available for free download on the band's official site.