The Indigo Streak

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"The Indigo Streak"
Single by Greta Van Fleet
from the album Starcatcher
ReleasedJuly 21, 2023 (2023-07-21)
Recorded2021-2022
Length4:04
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
Greta Van Fleet singles chronology
"Farewell for Now"
(2023)
"The Indigo Streak"
(2023)

"The Indigo Streak" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It is the sixth track from their third album, Starcatcher.

Background[edit]

The song was written while the band was working on their third album, and was then recorded during the Starcatcher sessions in 2022. They debuted the song on March 29, 2023, during their "Dreams in Gold Tour",[2][3] and the track was released to the public on July 20, 2023, on digital media, one day before the release of the full album.[4][5]

Composition and themes[edit]

Square One Magazine reviewed the song saying; "The Indigo Streak is a stripped back, simpler than usual track for Greta Van Fleet, and plows forward with a simple purpose, employing an excellent riff and pounding drums along with a wailing of “Into the Ether” in the chorus to drive the song into listeners minds and get them nodding or thrashing along."[6]

Release and reception[edit]

The song was released one day before the release of Starcatcher as a visualizer on YouTube, however, the song was fully released to music streaming platforms on July 21, 2023.[4] The song was met with praise for the songs drive and melodic approach, drawing similarities to a more psychedelic rock feel.[4]

Personnel[edit]

Greta Van Fleet

  • Joshua Kiszka – vocals, background vocals
  • Jacob Kiszka – guitar, backing vocals
  • Samuel Kiszka – bass guitar, keyboards, background vocals
  • Daniel Wagner – drums, background vocals

Technical

Charts[edit]

Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[7] 17

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Credits, The Indigo Streak". Apple Music.
  2. ^ Paul, Larisha (March 1, 2022). "Greta Van Fleet Extend 2022 'Dreams in Gold' Tour With Second North American Leg". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  3. ^ "Greta Van Fleet - The Indigo Streak (Song Debut) – Live @ Golden1 Center – Sacramento, CA – Mar 29, 23". YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "The Indigo Streak | July 20, 2023". YouTube. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "The Indigo Streak". Apple Music. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  6. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: GRETA VAN FLEET - STARCATCHER". Square One Magazine. July 22, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.