Sex & Stardust
| "Sex & Stardust" | ||||
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| Single by ZZ Ward | ||||
| Released | December 13, 2019 | |||
| Genre | [1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Hollywood Records | |||
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| Producer | Dave Bassett | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sex & Stardust" on YouTube | ||||
"Sex & Stardust" is a song recorded by American blues singer-songwriter, ZZ Ward. It was released as a stand-alone single on December 13, 2019, via Hollywood Records.[3] It was co-written by ZZ Ward and Dave Bassett, with Bassett also producing the song.[4]
Background
Ward wrote that the song was one that connected with her emotions while writing it, portraying a relationship going through troubles including heartbreak, betrayal, and cheating.[5][1][2]
Music video
The music video was originally released December 10, 2019, but was later re-released on January 24, 2023.[6][7] The video was directed by Stephen Kinigopoulos and Alexa King.[2]
Ward provided the main concept for the music video, stating that it took inspiration from the movie, Kill Bill.[5] The video features Ward as an Uma Thurman-inspired character, and a man in a diner while it is being robbed. Together they methodically disarm the robbers, afterward being arrested themselves.[5][7]
Use in media
"Sex & Stardust" was featured on the second episode of the first season of Fox's hit series 9-1-1: Lone Star, which aired on January, 2020.[8][9]
Credits
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[10]
- Zsuzsana Ward – performer, songwriter, acoustic guitar.
- Dave Bassett – producer, songwriter, acoustic guitar, background vocals, piano, mixing engineer, recording engineer, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, percurssion, alto.
- Chris Gehringer – performer, mastering engineer.
References
- 1 2 Travers, Andrew (February 27, 2020). "ZZ Ward discusses new songs, returns to Belly Up Aspen". www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Iwasaki, Scott (January 29, 2020). "Anyone in ZZ Ward's life will end up in her songs". www.parkrecord.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ↑ Sex & Stardust - Single by ZZ Ward on Apple Music, December 13, 2019, retrieved February 9, 2025
- ↑ Sex & Stardust by ZZ Ward, Spotify, December 13, 2019, retrieved July 24, 2024
- 1 2 3 Smith, Courtney E. "ZZ Ward Found Her Inspiration For The Sex & Stardust Video In Kill Bill". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ↑ ZZ Ward (December 10, 2019). ZZ Ward - Sex & Stardust (Official Video). Retrieved July 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 ZZ Ward (January 24, 2023). ZZ Ward - "Sex And Stardust" (Official Music Video). Retrieved July 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ ZZ Ward, @ZZWard (January 20, 2020). "Tune in to @911LoneStar tonight at 8PM EST to hear my new song Sex & Stardust🖤🖤🖤 - ZZ Ward via Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ↑ "9-1-1: Lone Star | Tunefind". www.tunefind.com. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
- ↑ Credits of Sex & Stardust by ZZ Ward on Apple Music, December 13, 2019, retrieved February 9, 2025