The Otherside (Red Sun Rising song)

Summary

"The Otherside" is a song by the American rock band Red Sun Rising. It was released on August 7, 2015 on their third album Polyester Zeal as the lead single.

"The Otherside"
Single by Red Sun Rising
from the album Polyester Zeal
ReleasedAugust 7, 2015
Recorded2015
GenreHard rock, alternative rock
Length3:36
LabelRazor & Tie
Songwriter(s)
  • Ryan Williams
Producer(s)Bob Marlette
Red Sun Rising singles chronology
"The Otherside"
(2015)
"Emotionless"
(2016)

Background and development edit

In an interview with Loudwire, lead singer Mike Protich explained how he and the band wrote the song during their time in Los Angeles and carried a "darker vibe" similar to the grunge band Alice in Chains.[1] He also described the lyrics as being about existentialism and the meaning of life: "It doesn't really matter how you live your life here on earth, it's kind of insignificant when you compare it to eternal time because everyone comes out on the other side. How you live your life is up to you but you're going to come out on the other side regardless. It's kind of a simple concept but more cerebral I guess."[1]

Music video edit

Directed by Brad Golowin, the video features "mired images" of the band performing and lead singer Mike Protich covered in mud.[2]

Charts edit

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard)[3] 20
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[4] 42
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[5] 17
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] 1

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Ramanand, Liz (July 3, 2015). "Red Sun Rising Singer Mike Protich Talks 'Polyester Zeal' Album, Touring + More". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Red Sun Rising: 'The Otherside' Music Video Released". Blabbermouth. July 25, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  3. ^ "Red Sun Rising Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Red Sun Rising Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "Red Sun Rising Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Red Sun Rising Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2016.