"Crossing A Line" is the first single by Mike Shinoda. The song had its premiere at 106.7 KROQ FM's Kevin & Bean Show at 7 AM PT on March 29, 2018.[1]
Background
In late February 2018, Mike Shinoda started posting various photos and videos of himself, Brad Delson and Ethan Mates at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, which started speculation about new solo music from Mike being on the way.[2] He confirmed this at the shooting for the "Crossing A Line" music video, saying, "I love to make art and I love to make music, and one reason I get to do that is because of you guys. I am just really, really grateful for that. [...] I have been writing songs in the moment. As I went on, not every song was a sad song. And they've been about a lot of things. I've started to put them together and it looks like it'll be an album. It isn't an album about grief, but it starts there."[3][4]
Music Video
On March 8, 2018, Mike Shinoda announced on Twitter he was in Los Angeles shooting a new music video and invited fans to meet him outside of Tower Records at 8:30 to be a part of the video.[5][6][7] Once there, he requested fans to turn their phones off and played "Crossing A Line" twice via Bluetooth speaker. He said the song would not be heard for a while as he was still making the music and asked everyone to keep the song title a secret. The video shoot was impromptu and was done spur of the moment. Later in the night he went to The Roxy to shoot more footage.[3][4]
Versions
Note: Only the date of the very first release of each version is listed.
Title | Album | Length | Recorded | Released | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crossing A Line | Crossing A Line | 2017-2018 | March 29, 2018 |
Promotion
On March 21, Mike went live on Instagram and, without saying a word, played various instrumental sounds from the song.[8][9]
Official promotion for the single started on March 26, 2018, when Mike Shinoda posted three images on Instagram forming a black line over a white background.[10][11][12] The first teaser for the music video was posted on March 27 and featured Mike drawing inside a bathroom at The Roxy.[13] A second teaser was posted on March 28 and featured Mike singing while walking in the streets of Los Angeles and while driving his car.[14]
Personnel
Lyrics
They'll tell you that I don't care anymore
And I hope you'll know that's a lie
Cause I found what I have been waiting for
But to get there means crossing the line
Gallery
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Mike Shinoda and fans in Los Angeles.[15]
External Links
- Crossing A Line (Music Video): [YouTube]
References
- ↑ Kevin Ryder on Twitter: "Tomorrow @kevinandbean Tix in the Goodie Bag Section for April Foolishness, @drdrew, are you a loser if you go to the movies by yourself?, and @mikeshinoda w new solo music at 7 AM PT!… https://t.co/pBeMmhRKem" ., March 28, 2018
- ↑ Mike in the Studio - Newswire - Linkin Park Live, March 01, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Video shooting tonight with Mike Shinoda in... - Linkin Park Romania, March 09, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mike Shinoda Confirms New Solo Album - Newswire - Linkin Park Live, March 09, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda on Twitter: "I feel like meeting up with you guys later tonight." ., March 08, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda on Twitter: "Nope, I’m not playing a show. But I’m in LA and shooting some footage for a video.… " ., March 08, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda on Twitter: "How about 8:30? See you guys in Hollywood.… " ., March 08, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda on Twitter: "Going live on Instagram in 5." ., March 21, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda Instagram Live (21\/03\/2018) - YouTube, March 21, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda) on Instagram, March 26, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda) on Instagram, March 26, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda (@m_shinoda) on Instagram, March 26, 2018
- ↑ M S - YouTube, March 27, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda, March 28, 2018
- ↑ Mike Shinoda on Instagram: “Had an unforgettable time hanging with you all last night. Thank you for sharing your time and your stories. Very excited what’s yet to…”, March 09, 2018