Killing My Time

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"Killing My Time"
Killing My Time by G Flip.png
Single by G Flip
from the album About Us
Released16 May 2018 [1]
Length3:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
G Flip singles chronology
"About You"
(2018)
"Killing My Time"
(2018)
"Bring Me Home"
(2019)
Music video
"Killing My Time" on YouTube

"Killing My Time" is a song by Australian indie pop singer G Flip. It was released on 16 May 2018 as the second single from their debut studio album, About Us (2019). The song peaked at number 79 on the ARIA charts and was certified platinum in August 2021.

Contents

The song was voted number 62 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018. [2]

Reception

Max Lewis from Purple Sneakers said "On the surface, it's a catchy and simplistic track, but her past as a drummer shines through with the booming percussive hits that drive the action." [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Killing My Time"
Chart (2018)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)79

Certifications

Certifications for "Killing My Time"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Platinum70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. "First Spin: G Flip backs up their breakout debut single with 'Killing My Time'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 16 May 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  2. "Triple J Hottest 100, 2018". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . January 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  3. "Live Review: G Flip is defiant on 'Killing My Time'". Purple Sneakers. May 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2024.