Padam Padam (song)

"Padam Padam" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue, released on 18 May 2023 as the lead single from her upcoming sixteenth studio album Tension.[4] It was written by Ina Wroldsen and Peter Rycroft, and produced by Lostboy.[5] The music video was directed by Sophie Muller and released the same day as the song.[6]

For the Édith Piaf song, see Padam, padam...
"Padam Padam"
A pair of thigh-high red boots in front of a desert landscape and yellow sky, with the song title at the top in red block letters and "Kylie" at the bottom in white, with its letters joined by a white line
Single by Kylie Minogue
from the album Tension
Released18 May 2023 (2023-05-18)
Genre
Length2:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Lostboy
Kylie Minogue singles chronology
"10 Out of 10"
(2023)		 "Padam Padam"
(2023)
Music video
"Padam Padam" on YouTube

Background

The song was announced alongside the album announcement on 12 May 2023, but had no release date at the time.[7] The release date was announced on 16 May, along with a 20-second preview of the song.[4] The song's title is onomatopoeia for a heartbeat.[5]

Composition

"Padam Padam" has been described as a "hypnotic electro",[3] "sleek, thumping, catchy-as-hell dance-pop jam",[1] as well as the "euphoric opening" song on Tension.[7] It contains an "unmistakable" electric guitar riff[4] and a "techno-pop backdrop".[5] It also "sees [Minogue] move away from Disco and into a darker, more European-inspired synth-pop turn".[2]

Critical Reception

Upon release, 'Padam Padam' received widespread acclaim from music critics. Writing for Stereogum, Tom Breihan described 'Padam Padam' as "a sleek, thumping, catchy-as-hell dance-pop jam", adding that "Kylie knows exactly how to deliver a song like that".[8] Describing the song as "infectious", Erik Malvin from Retropop called 'Padam Padam' "a punchy electronic extravaganza that promises to be ‘in your head all weekend’", citing a lyric from the song.[9] Hollie Geraghty from NME called out its "thumping earworm refrain".[10] Similarly, writing for Stereoboard.com, Jon Stickler said "the catchy pop banger" has a "an infectious chorus".[11] In her review for The Music, Mary Varvaris called out the song's "fresh and vibrant dance sound". She wrote that the song "sounds completely 2023 while still remaining unmistakably Kylie".[12]

Music video

The music video was filmed in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles and directed by Sophie Muller.[13] It was released on 18 May 2023,[6] and shows Minogue in a red custom Mugler catsuit with a cape[14] flanked by dancers who are also all dressed in red.[5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Padam Padam"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[15] 8

References
  1. Breihan, Tom (18 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue Announces New Album Tension, Shares New Single "Padam Padam": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  2. Griffiths, George (18 May 2023). "This week's new releases". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  3. Kupemba, Danai Nesta (12 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue announces new album Tension and 'hypnotic electro' single Padam Padam". PinkNews. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  4. "Kylie Minogue divulga prévia de "Padam Padam", novo single" [Kylie Minogue releases preview of "Padam Padam", new single]. Papelpop (in Portuguese). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  5. Grow, Kory (18 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue Wants to Get Your Blood Pumping in 'Padam Padam' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  6. Varvaris, Mary (18 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue Drops Video For 'Padam Padam'". The Music. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  7. Aniftos, Rania (12 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue Reveals Release Date for New Album Tension". Billboard. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  8. Breihan, Tom. "Kylie Minogue – "Padam Padam"". Stereogum. Stereogum. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  9. Melvin, Erik. "Kylie Minogue returns with infectious new single Padam Padam". Retropop. Retropop. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  10. Geragthy, Hollie. "an infectious chorus and electronic beat,". Music News. NME. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  11. Stickler, John. "Kylie Minogue Drops New Single Padam Padam". News & Music. stereogum.com. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  12. Varvaris, Mary. "Kylie Minogue Drops Video For 'Padam Padam'". the music. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  13. Murray, Robin (18 May 2023). "Kylie Minogue Shares Ultra-Catchy 'Padam Padam'". Clash. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  14. "Kylie Minogue drops racy new single, Padam Padam". Bang Showbiz. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023 – via Yahoo! Life.
  15. "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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