True Feeling
{{Infobox song
| name = True Feeling
| cover = Galantis True Feeling.jpg
| alt =
| type = promotional single
| artist = Galantis
| album = The Aviary
| released = {{start date|2017|7|12|df=y}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{hlist|Dance|pop{{cite news|last=David|first=Rishty|title=Galantis Announce Sophomore Album 'The Aviary,' Drop New Single 'True Feeling'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7865112/galantis-new-song-true-feeling-the-aviary-album|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=Billboard|date=12 July 2017}}|EDM{{cite news|last=Matthew|first=Meadow|title=Galantis Reveal New Single "True Feeling" Off Forthcoming Album, Pre-Order Available Now|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/12/galantis-reveal-new-single-true-feeling-off-forthcoming-album-pre-order-available-now/|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=YourEDM|date=12 July 2017}}}}
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=58}}
| label = {{hlist|Atlantic|WEA}}
| writer = {{hlist|Candy Shields|Stephen Wrabel|Christian 'Bloodshy' Karlsson|Jimmy 'Svidden' Koitzsch|Linus 'Style Of Eye' Eklöw|Henrik Jonback}}
| producer = {{hlist|Svidden|Galantis|Henrik Jonback}}
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|bB7enz_9ILw|"True Feeling"}}|type=song}}
}}
"True Feeling" is a song by Swedish electronic dance music duo Galantis. It was written by Candy Shields, Stephen Wrabel, Jimmy 'Svidden' Koitzsch, Galantis and Henrik Jonback, with production handled by the latter three, and Wrabel on vocals. The song was released through Atlantic Records and WEA International on 12 July 2017, accompanied by the announcement of the duo's second studio album, The Aviary.
Background
On 11 July 2017, Galantis shared a preview of "True Feeling" on social media, alongside the announcement of the upcoming studio album's title and the single's release date.{{cite news|last=Stevo|title=Galantis Announces New Studio Album 'The Aviary'|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/11/galantis-the-aviary-announcement/|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=EDM Sauce|date=11 July 2017}}
Music video
The music video was directed by Dalton Campbell. It featured footage of Galantis on tour and fan testimonials. Natalie Rao of This Song Is Sick described the video as "equally fun-loving" as the song.{{cite news|last=Natalie|first=Rao|title=Galantis Drops Exciting New Single "True Feeling" + Announces Their Sophomore Album 'The Aviary'|url=http://thissongissick.com/post/galantis-true-feeling|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=This Song Is Sick|date=12 July 2017}}
Critical reception
David Rishty of Billboard magazine wrote: "In true Galantis fashion, their latest output embraces warm pads, bright percussion and soaring vocals that confidently skate between dance and pop." Natalie Rao of This Song Is Sick wrote: "'True Feeling' draws you in from the first note with a subdued, tropical-style lead-in. The lyrics pair well with the steady build of the production, breaking into a lighthearted drop that ties together tropical notes, upbeat percussion and smooth vocals." Matthew Meadow of YourEDM regarded the song as "a bouncy and vocal-driven melody" and is "EDM pop at its purest". Steph Evans of Earmilk described the song as "infectious".{{cite news|last=Steph|first=Evans|title=Galantis debuts "True Feeling" and to release new album in September|url=http://earmilk.com/2017/07/12/galantis-debuts-true-feeling-and-to-release-new-album-in-september/|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=Earmilk|date=12 July 2017}} Lisa-sun Nguyen of EDM Identity wrote: "The track captures the essence of Galantis with crisp vocals and a fun-loving sound."{{cite news|last=Lisa-sun|first=Nguyen|title=Galantis Reveals New Single "True Feeling" & Album Details|url=https://edmidentity.com/2017/07/13/galantis-true-feeling/|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=EDM Identity|date=13 July 2017}} Rajrishi Murthi of the Bangin Beats wrote: "Mesmerizing male vocals take over the proceedings before being joined by airy chords which dominate the breaks. With a subtle percussive work on offer, the buildup leaves us to the climax with a playful, bouncy lead fit for the ongoing summer season."{{cite news|last=Rajrishi|first=Murthi|title=Galantis Announce Sophomore Studio Album, Unveil New Single 'True Feeling'!|url=http://thebanginbeats.com/2017/07/galantis-sophomore-album-true-feeling/|accessdate=15 July 2017|work=The Bangin Beats|date=12 July 2017}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download{{cite web|title=True Feeling / Galantis TIDAL|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/76044483|website=Tidal|accessdate=15 July 2017}}
| title1 = True Feeling
| length1 = 3:58
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download – Galantis and shndō VIP Mix{{cite web|title=True Feeling (Galantis & shndō VIP Mix) - Single by Galantis on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/album/true-feeling-galantis-shnd%C5%8D-vip-mix-single/1260647722|website=iTunes Store|access-date=30 July 2017}}
| title1 = True Feeling
| note1 = Galantis and shndō VIP Mix
| length1 = 3:25
}}
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
- Galantis – composing, producing, mixing, arranging
- Candy Shields – composing
- Wrabel – composing, vocals
- Svidden – composing, producing, arranging
- Henrik Jonback – composing, producing, arranging
- Niklas Flyckt – mixing
Charts
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2017)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| {{singlechart|Scotland|51|date=2017-07-21|rowheader=true|accessdate=22 July 2017}} |
| scope="row"| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan){{cite web|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/netdata/ghl002.mbr/lista?liid=215&dfom=20170714|title=Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 29, 21 juli 2017|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|accessdate=25 July 2017}}
| 1 |
| {{singlechart|Billboarddanceelectronic|25|artist=Galantis|rowheader=true|accessdate=25 July 2017}} |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! Region ! Date ! Format ! Version ! Label ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Various
| 12 July 2017 | rowspan="2"| Digital download | Original |
|---|
| 21 July 2017
| Galantis and shndō VIP Mix |