Days — Black Out
Originally started in 2015 to celebrate Black creators and their media representation, it gained widespread visibility in 2020 following protests against police brutality.
The track saw a massive boost in popularity on platforms like TikTok following several high-profile remixes:
A house-influenced version often titled "Black Out Days (Stay Away)" . Subtronics Remix: A high-energy drum & bass transformation. Future Islands Remix: A more indie-leaning interpretation. 2. Social and Cultural Content Black Out Days
The video displays the title card for the "Black Out Days (Subtronics Remix)" by Phantogram. YouTube·Phantogram - Topic Black Out Days (Future Islands Remix)
The official music video , directed by Evan Spencer Brace , uses striking, surreal imagery including a girl resting on a wolf and people covered in gold or black paint. Originally started in 2015 to celebrate Black creators
"Blackout Day" is also a social media campaign and collective action movement.
This song is the standout track from Phantogram’s second studio album, Voices . It is characterized by its "darkly shaded electronics," Sarah Barthel's "rock-solid vocals," and warped vocal samples. Future Islands Remix: A more indie-leaning interpretation
Users often participate by posting black screens or exclusively sharing content from Black-owned businesses and creators using hashtags like #TheBlackout . 3. Business and Travel Definitions