Radioactive
Imagine Dragons · 2012
6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
An explosive blend of anthemic choruses and gritty electronic sounds that capture resilience and empowerment.
Radioactive is a single by Imagine Dragons, released in 2012. An explosive blend of anthemic choruses and gritty electronic sounds that capture resilience and empowerment. 'Radioactive' became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts worldwide and earning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance. Its unique sound helped define the pop-rock landscape of the early 2010s and influenced countless artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Radioactive sound like?
An explosive blend of anthemic choruses and gritty electronic sounds that capture resilience and empowerment. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Radioactive by Imagine Dragons notable?
'Radioactive' became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts worldwide and earning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance. Its unique sound helped define the pop-rock landscape of the early 2010s and influenced countless artists within the genre. When 'Radioactive' was released in October 2012, Imagine Dragons were on the cusp of breakout success. This single marked their major label debut, following their EP 'Continued Silence' earlier that year, which had already begun to garner attention for the band. The release propelled them into mainstream recognition, cementing their place in the alternative rock landscape.
How many songs are on Radioactive?
Radioactive has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radioactive Standout 3:07
- 2 It’s Time (Bastile remix) Standout 3:30
Release Date
October 29, 2012
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
6 min 37 sec
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