Pump the Brakes

"Pump the Brakes"
Single by Dom Dolla
Released26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)
GenreTech house[1]
Length3:40
LabelSweat It Out
Songwriter(s)Dominic Matheson
Producer(s)Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla singles chronology
"Moving Blind"
(2020) 		"Pump the Brakes"
(2021) 		"Strangers"
(2021)
Music video
"Pump the Brakes on YouTube

"Pump the Brakes" is a song by Australian record producer Dom Dolla. It was released on 26 March 2021, via Sweat It Out.[2] Dolla wrote and produced the song.

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Dance Release.[3]

Background

In an press release, Dolla shared: "I produced this record specifically to play at the Shrine in LA in early 2020. It was written as a tongue in cheek story partly inspired by my first car, an old Camry that collects dust in Melbourne while I'm away on tour. I wasn't sure what to do with the record when dance floors paused around the world. But I've received requests for it every other day since. All things considered, I figured it's probably time to get it out there into the world."[4]

Critical reception

Katie Stone of EDM.com felt that the song was "a clear progression from his breakout single 'Take It' which came out back in 2018."[5] Hayden Davies of Pilerats commented that it "[is] rushing with energy, emphasising a pulsing four-on-the-floor kick and moulding it together with strobing melodies and sampling that gives the track the same infectious edge that people have come to adore through his recent work."[6]

Music video

An accompanying "car-culture vibe" music video was released on 14 May 2021, and directed by Prad Sen.[7] The video is set "in a run-down over stocked car yard", and focuses on Dolla's vehicle, a 2001 Toyota Camry. It also features "characters' eccentric styling, including spoiler-styled haircuts, obnoxious jewelry, and matching tracksuits, with Dom himself joining them for the ludicrous ride."[8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Pump the Brakes"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 39
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 33

Certifications

Certifications for "Pump the Brakes"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[12] Gold 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Defaria, Cameron (26 May 2021). "Dom Dolla arrives with tech-house anthem, 'Pump The Brakes'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Dom Dolla Returns With New Single 'Pump The Brakes'". Out Now. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  3. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  4. ^ Tryon, Oliver (26 March 2021). "Dom Dolla Drops First 2021 Single 'Pump The Brakes'". Cultr. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  5. ^ Stone, Katie (26 March 2021). "Dom Dolla Builds on Breakout Song "Take It" With Follow-Up Single, "Pump the Brakes"". edm.com. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  6. ^ Davies, Hayden (26 March 2021). "Listen to Dom Dolla's brand new stomper, Pump the Brakes". Pilerats. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  7. ^ Allen, Audrey (13 May 2021). "Dom Dolla Releases Official Music Video for 'Pump The Brakes'". Edmtunes. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  8. ^ Jae Leiber, Sarah (14 May 2021). "Dom Dolla Release 'Pump the Brakes' Official Video". Broadwayworld. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Dom Dolla – Pump The Brakes" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Dom Dolla Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  12. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.