SHINEDOWN
RELEASE HAUNTING & BEAUTIFUL PIANO VERSION OF “THREE SIX FIVE”
“DANCE, KID, DANCE” TOUR HITS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JULY 20TH
Today, the record-breaking, chart-topping, multi-platinum band Shinedown has released a stripped-down and yet hauntingly beautiful piano version of their quickly rising song “Three Six Five” via Atlantic Records.
The song has already caused quite a stir at radio as it is charting at FOUR radio formats where it has reached #5 at Alternative, #13 at Hot AC, Top 30 at Active Rock, and Top 30 at Mainstream AC radio – not to mention it will be reaching Top 40 radio shortly. The unprecedented rise at radio is, well, preceded by Shinedown themselves as they previously pulled off a similar feat with their song “A Symptom of Being Human.”
This month the band kicked off their “Dance, Kid, Dance” Tour at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Led by frontman Brent Smith, the band delivered an incredible performance with jaw-dropping production, pyrotechnics, and an absolutely mindblowing setlist. The 36-date tour is one of the largest run of shows (and venues) the band has ever put on. It will be the first time the band has ever headlined some of the country’s most legendary venues including Madison Square Garden (July 20th), Boston’s TD Garden (July 19th), LA’s Kia Forum (August 3rd), New Orleans’ Smoothie King (May 6th), and more. Joining them on the tour are Beartooth and Bush (on select dates) and Morgan Wade for all shows. See full tour dates below and HERE.
Fans were on their feet from the first note as Brent Smith, Eric Bass, Barry Kerch, and Zach Myers tore through a set packed with highlights. They lit up the crowd with their hit “A Symptom of Being Human,” unveiled the live debut of their brand-new singles “Dance, Kid, Dance,” and “Three Six Five.” They even dusted off a few deep cuts they hadn’t played in nearly a decade, including “Asking for It,” “Burning Bright,” and “Breaking Inside,” plus treated fans to the first-ever live performance of “Thick as Thieves.” The energy was electric all night long, with the crowd belting back every word — especially during the fan-favorite smash “Second Chance” and their soaring cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.” See photos from the first night HERE.
Recently, Shinedown released an official music video for their #1 song “Dance, Kid, Dance.” The music video, which was filmed in Brooklyn, NY, brings the viewer into a dark underground world of pure rock fervor and dance. The video opens up with concertgoers trying to break into a vending machine to take “the pills (that) will make you dance” and building into a nonstop crescendo of a mixture of rock and pure adrenaline. Not to mention, the video features the members of Shinedown doing exactly what they do best – bringing high energy with a killer live performance.
On the new music video and its creative vision Brent Smith said: “For the video, we really wanted to focus on the dancers. Every one of them brought so much energy to the set, and it was amazing to watch and be a part of. The song doesn’t let up, so it was super important that our performance as a band matched the intensity of the choreography. When it came to the location, everyone agreed that NYC was the place. The backdrop of the city, and the authenticity of the dance culture was extremely important. One of the coolest things about the video for us as a band, is that every time you watch it you see something new, and exciting. We had an absolute blast making it and we hope the fans love it as much as we do.”
The video was directed by Lewis Cater, choreographed by Julissa Bond, and edited by Samuel Halleen.
This year has also come with some historic wins for the band as they recently took home two trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards where they won Rock Artist of the Year and Rock Song of the Year for “A Symptom of Being Human.”
The awards were in celebration of the banner year they’ve had as “A Symptom of Being Human” has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC and a Top 20 at Top 40. To date, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their Planet Zero album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most.
The band has already had a packed 2025 as their latest single “Dance, Kid, Dance” has made history reaching #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, which marks their 22nd song to reach #1 on the chart, and on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. Shinedown has become the only band in the chart’s history to reach 20 #1’s on the chart. Not to mention when the song entered the Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, Shinedown tied with the Foo Fighters for the artists with the most songs to hit the top 10 in the chart’s history with 32 songs each. All these incredible accomplishments continue to solidify that Shinedown have made a name for themselves in rock. On Mediabase, Shinedown hold the record for the most #1’s, #5’s, and #10’s on the Active Rock chart, with a total of 24 #1’s on the Mediabase charts.
Fashion Credits: Brent Smith: YSL, Zach Myers: vintage Marni, YSL Shirt & Tie, Eric Bass: Dolce & Gabbana, Barry Kerch:
vintage Ermenegildo Zegna, YSL Shirt, Tom Ford Tie, Chanel Pin. Stylist: Tara Nichols
Brent Smith and Eric Bass co-wrote “Three Six Five,” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” was co-written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass, and Dave Bassett.
The songs were produced by Eric Bass at his own Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.
“Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” Artwork
For the tour, Shinedown has teamed up with Musicians On Call and will be donating $1 for every ticket sold for the tour. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call (MOC) has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments for 25 years. More than one million people across all 50 states have experienced the joys of live music in the hospital setting through MOC’s bedside, virtual, and streaming programs. MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need, and healthcare workers caring for patients. The collaboration is just one of the many charities Shinedown supports as they frequently give back to organizations in need. For a full list of their charitable efforts check out their #ShinedownShares page HERE.
Shinedown continues to demonstrate that they are one of the most forward-thinking powerhouses in music, forever pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. The tour and new music not only kick off a new era for Shinedown but continue to celebrate the momentous acclaim the band received from their juggernaut song “A Symptom of Being Human” off their 7th studio album Planet Zero (Atlantic Records). The song has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC, and Top 20 at Top 40. To date, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their Planet Zero album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most.
Be on the lookout for more news on Shinedown soon!
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