Petals to Thorns
2023 EP by D4vd
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Petals to Thorns is the debut extended play by American singer-songwriter D4vd, released on May 26, 2023, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. The EP was primarily recorded in his sister's closet using the digital audio workstation tool BandLab. Production credits include Spencer Stewart, Stint, and Robin Hannibal, among others.
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| Released | May 26, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | D4vd's house | |||
| Length | 31:25 | |||
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Petals to Thorns features seven singles, including the commercially-successful singles "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me". The EP explores themes of love and heartbreak. It marked D4vd's debut on the Billboard 200.
Background
Composition and recording
Petals to Thorns is a genre-blending EP that incorporates elements of alternative R&B,[3] lo-fi,[4] new wave,[5] pop-punk,[6] and post-punk.[5] The lyrics explore themes of love, heartbreak, and unrequited love.[7] Atwood Magazine's Lauren Turner wrote that "not one song on the EP sticks to a particular genre or sound."[7]
D4vd explained in an interview with Dork that the EP came together in 2022 while he was recording songs for Fortnite montages. He noticed that the songs shared a thematic connection and decided to compile them into an EP using both released and unreleased material.[4]
Promotion
Singles
The EP's lead single, "You and I", was released on January 10, 2022.[8] This was followed by "Here with Me" on July 18, 2022,[9] and "Romantic Homicide" on July 20, 2022, which gained popularity on the video sharing app TikTok.[10] "Worthless" was released on March 10, 2023,[11] and "Sleep Well" on April 13, 2023.[12] "Don't Forget About Me" was released on May 19, 2023,[13] a week before the EP's release. The final single, "The Bridge", was sent to triple-A radio on June 26, 2023.[14]
Tour
D4vd announced the Petals to Thorns Tour on April 3, 2023, covering North America, Europe, and Japan. The tour ran from April 30 to August 10, 2023.[15] An Asian leg was later added, starting on November 23 and concluding on December 9, 2023.[16]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sleep Well" |
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| 2:55 |
| 2. | "Here with Me" |
| Darmawan | 4:02 |
| 3. | "This Is How It Feels" (featuring Laufey) |
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| 4:44 |
| 4. | "Don't Forget About Me" |
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| 2:29 |
| 5. | "Worthless" |
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| 2:43 |
| 6. | "Backstreet Girl" | Burke | Matt Bartkus | 4:10 |
| 7. | "You and I" | Burke | Grayskies | 2:33 |
| 8. | "Romantic Homicide" |
| Darmawan | 2:12 |
| 9. | "The Bridge" | Burke |
| 3:02 |
Notes
- "This Is How It Feels" was removed from digital platforms in 2025 at Laufey's request following D4vd's involvement in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.[17]
Charts
| Chart (2023–2025) | Peak position |
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| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[18] | 82 |
| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[19] | 45 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[20] | 24 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[21] | 27 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[22] | 37 |
| US Billboard 200[23] | 51 |
| US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[24] | 13 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[25] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[26] | Gold | 7,500‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[27] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||