Joyride (Astrid S album)

Joyride
Studio album by Astrid S
Released	24 May 2024
Studio	RØE Studio
Genre	Pop soft rock country pop synth pop
Length	26:22
Label	Universal Island
Producer	Astrid S JT Daly Jack Schrepferman John Mark Nelson Jonas Jurström Matias Tellez Oliver Lundström The Nocturns
Astrid S chronology
Felt Cute Might Delete Later (2023) Joyride (2024)
Singles from Joyride
"Two Hands" Released: 12 January 2024 "First to Go" Released: 23 February 2024 "Oh Emma" Released: 5 April 2024 "Hot Fever Dream" Released: 3 May 2024

Joyride is the second studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Astrid S.[1] It was released on 24 May 2024, through Universal and Island Records. The album was preceded by the release of four singles: "Two Hands", "First to Go", "Oh Emma" and "Hot Fever Dream".

Concept and music

Astrid S about the concept behind the album[1]

"The pieces fell into place after I wrote the first song for Joyride. It's a road trip album and a tribute to childhood memories and all the hours in the car with dad."

"This album is inspired by all the roadtrips I’ve had with my dad growing up and the music we listened to. And my never ending failing love life. Hehe. And friends who part ways. And falling in love! And everything in between.

Release and promotion

Joyride was released through Universal and Island Records on 24 May 2024. It is available on streaming, digital download, and vinyl LP.[2]

Marketing

Astrid unveiled the album's cover, title and tracklist on 21 April 2024.[3]

Singles

Described by Astrid as "a letter to my future partners" song, "Two Hands" was released on 12 January 2024, as the lead single from the album.[4] The music video for this track was released on the same day. The track peaked at number 33 on Norway VG-lista.[5]

"First to Go" was released on 23 February 2024, as the album's second single.[6]

"Oh Emma" was released on 5 April 2024, as the album's third single.[7]

"Hot Fever Dream" was released on 3 May 2024 as the album's fourth single.[8]

Track listing

Joyride track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"First to Go"	Astrid Smeplass Justin Thomas Daly Trent Dabbs Morgan Nagler	JT Daly Jack Schrepferman	2:53
2.	"Two Hands"	Smeplass Ines Dunn Matias Tellez	Tellez	3:02
3.	"Joyride"	Smeplass Nick Hahn Charlie Martin	The Nocturns	2:59
4.	"Oh Emma"	Smeplass Daly Sean Van Vleet Emily Falvey	JT Daly Schrepferman	3:34
5.	"Hot Fever Dream"	Smeplass Daly Oliver Lundström Lara Anderson	Smeplass Lundström	2:27
6.	"Power Move"	Smeplass Daly Lundström Anderson	Smeplass Lundström	2:31
7.	"Bloodline"	Smeplass Jonas Jurström Maria Jane Smith	Jurström	3:02
8.	"I'm Sorry, I Love You"	Smeplass John Mark Nelson	Nelson	2:27
9.	"Howdy"	Smeplass Daly Vleet Falvey	JT Daly	3:27
Total length:				26:22

Charts

Chart performance for Joyride

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[9]	10

Release history

Release history and formats for Joyride

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	24 May 2024	digital download streaming vinyl LP	Universal Island	[2]

References

1. "Astrid S annonserer albumet Joyride – ute 24. mai!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-04-22.
2. "Astrid S - Joyride Vinyl". Platekompaniet (in Norwegian).
3. "My sophomore album, JOYRIDE, is yours the 24th of May! Pinch meeeee!!!". Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via Instagram.
4. "Astrid S annonserer ny låt: Two Hands!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-01-08.
5. "Singel 2024 uke 03". VG-lista. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
6. "Astrid S slipper sin nye singel First To Go – ute 23. februar!". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-02-22.
7. "Astrid S annonserer nær låt om vennskap: «Oh Emma»". NTB (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2024-04-03.
8. "Hot Fever Dream – May 3rd!". Retrieved 29 April 2024 – via Instagram.
9. "Album 2024 uke 22". VG-lista. Retrieved 31 May 2024.