| "Radioactive" | ||||
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| Single by Kings of Leon | ||||
| from the album Come Around Sundown | ||||
| Released | September 14, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock[1] | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Caleb Followill Nathan Followill Jared Followill Matthew Followill | |||
| Producer(s) | Angelo Petraglia Jacquire King | |||
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"Radioactive" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon, and was the first single released from their 2010 album Come Around Sundown.
The song, along with its accompanying music video, premiered on September 8 on the Kings' website. The following day, it received its official radio premiere on Australian radio, and debuted on US Alternative Radio on September 13. The song was released on US iTunes on September 14, and released at a later date in remaining countries.
The song was nominated for the 53rd Grammy Awards in two categories: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Rock Song. The song is used in the films I Am Number Four and Boyhood.