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"Next Semester"
Single by Twenty One Pilots
from the album Clancy
ReleasedMarch 27, 2024 (2024-03-27)
Recorded2023
GenreGarage rock
Length3:54
LabelFueled by Ramen
Songwriter(s)Tyler Joseph
Producer(s)
Twenty One Pilots singles chronology
"Overcompensate"
(2024) 		"Next Semester"
(2024) 		"Backslide"
(2024)
Music video
"Next Semester" on YouTube

"Next Semester" is a song by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, released on March 27, 2024, through Fueled by Ramen as the second single of their upcoming seventh studio album, Clancy.[1][2]

The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Andrew Donoho. On the same day, the band announced the Clancy World Tour.[3][4]

Composition[edit]

"Next Semester" is a punk-infused garage rock song[3] with lyrics that speak about the feeling of anxiety and an inescapable memory of standing on the road, in front of a moving vehicle, and escaping from being run over.[1][5] According to Joseph, the song is "about a panic attack [he had] in college."[6] The title alludes to the idea of starting fresh next semester.

Release[edit]

Following days of speculation, "Next Semester" was officially announced on March 23, 2024. The band stated the song would be released "next week" and provided a teaser of the music video.[7][8][9] The track was leaked online a day before its official release date, prompting Mark Eshleman of Reel Bear Media to clarify that the social media account leaking the track was not affiliated with the band.[10] The track, along with the music video, became available on March 27, 2024.[1]

Music video[edit]

The music video for "Next Semester" was filmed at The Smell.

On March 17, 2024, the music video was filmed at The Smell in downtown Los Angeles.[6] The music video for "Next Semester" was directed by Andrew Donoho with editing by Mark C. Eshleman and Tyler Joseph.[11] As of April 26, 2024, it has garnered over 4.7 million views on YouTube.[12] On April 17, 2024, the band released a behind-the-scenes video.[13]

The video features the band performing the song in front of a crowd. The video consistently switches between shots of the concert and Joseph standing in the middle of a dimly lit road at night, presumably seen from the point-of-view of an oncoming vehicle.[5]

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from Twenty One Pilots' official YouTube channel.[14]

Twenty One Pilots

  • Tyler Joseph – lead vocals, bass, guitar, ukulele, piano, synthesizers, programming, songwriting, production
  • Josh Dun – drums

Additional personnel

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for "Next Semester"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[15] 23
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[16] 22

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (March 27, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots Dream of Fresh Starts on New Song 'Next Semester'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Chan, Anna (March 27, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots Are Going on a Massive World Tour & Dropped a New Song to Celebrate". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Wilson-Taylor, James (March 27, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots Release New Single 'Next Semester'". Rock Sound. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Krik, Alexander (March 27, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots' biggest tour yet will launch in Denver". KUSA.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Kaplan, Ilana (March 27, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots Announce 'Clancy' World Tour, Share New Single 'Next Semester'". People. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ^ a b McKenzie, Glam (March 27, 2024). "twenty one pilots next semester music video". www.girllovesglam.com. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Next Semester, next week |-/. Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "twenty one pilots are teasing a new single, Next Semester". Kerrang!. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Wilson-Taylor, James (March 21, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots tease "Next Semester"". Rock Sound. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  10. ^ Mark C. Eshleman [@ReelBearMedia] (March 26, 2024). "can't stress enough we have confirmed all of the social accounts you can expect information from. when things end up or sound real that's just because we have to send assets to thousands of people to make things happen. some of them will get that stuff and take advantage of you" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Mark C. Eshleman [@ReelBearMedia] (March 27, 2024). "Directed by Andrew Donoho. Edited by me and Tyler. Sent to VFX and color yesterday. Uploaded this morning at 4am. I'd do anything for this song, man. What a hit" (Tweet). Retrieved March 30, 2024 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Twenty One Pilots – Next Semester (Official Video). Retrieved March 29, 2024 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ "Next Semester" – Behind the Scenes Video. YouTube. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  14. ^ Next Semester Credits. YouTube. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_Semester