"Jumpstart" is a song by Canadian pop rock band These Kids Wear Crowns. It was released on January 31, 2011, via EMI Canada/Capitol Records, as the second single from their debut studio album, Jumpstart. The song peaked at number 44 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was certified Gold by Music Canada. It also reached number 17 on the Australian Singles Chart. It was certified 2× Platinum by Australian Recording Industry Association.
The song was nominated for three awards, two at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards for UR Fave: Video and Post Production of the Year, and one at the 2012 Canadian Radio Music Awards for CHR: Song of the Year.
Background "Jumpstart" was released on January 31, 2011, for digital download in Canada. The song later gained popularity in Australia, which led to it being released as a single in the country as well. Speaking about song's rise in popularity overseas, singer Alexander Johnson said, "we just came down to talk with a bunch of people and heard what the plan was for releasing our album. Once the single got released, thanks to everyone in Australia, because it has done so well down there. It definitely gave us an opportunity to look at coming back and this tour opportunity came up."
The song was written by Matt Squire, Damon Sharpe and Pebe Sebert, while production as handled by Matt Squire. The track is described as electropop and dance-pop.
Chart performance "Jumpstart" debuted at number 93 on the Canadian Hot 100. The song later reached number 44, where it would peak. The song also reached numbers 19 and 35 on the Canada CHR/Top 40 and Canada Hot AC Airplay charts, respectively. Due to its strong radio airplay in Australia, the song peaked at number 17 and spent 16 weeks on the Australian Singles Chart. The song appeared on the Australian Singles 2011 year-end chart, reaching number 84. It was certified Gold by Music Canada and 2× Platinum by Australian Recording Industry Association.
Awards and nominations +Awards and nominations for "Jumpstart" Year Organization Award Result Ref(s) 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards UR Fave: Video Post Production of the Year 2012 Canadian Radio Music Awards CHR: Song of the Year
Music video The music video for "Jumpstart" was released on February 24, 2011, and was directed by Colin Minihan. It premiered on March 7, 2011, via VEVO, and on MuchMusic in April. The video was nominated for two awards at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards: UR Fave: Video and Post Production of the Year.
Personnel Credits for "Jumpstart" adapted from the album's liner notes.
These Kids Wear Crowns Alex Johnson – lead vocals Alan Poettcker – bass guitar, vocals Matt Vink – keyboards, backing vocals Joshua "Gypsy" McDaniel – guitar, backing vocals Josh Mitchinson – drums Joe Porter – guitar, backing vocals
Production Matt Squire – producer, mixing Stephen Marcussen – mastering Travis Huff – engineer
Charts
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Jumpstart" Chart (2011) Peakposition Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 44 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard) 19 Canada Hot AC (Billboard) 35
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Jumpstart" Chart (2011) Position Australia (ARIA) 84
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "Jumpstart" Region Date Format Label Canada January 31, 2011 Digital download EMI Canada/Capitol
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