"Video Game" is a song written, recorded, and produced by American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens for his eighth studio album, The Ascension (2020). It was released as the album's second single on August 13, 2020, through Stevens' Asthmatic Kitty label.[1] It has been called a synth-pop song with lyrics that describe the effects of social media upon society.[2][3][4] A music video for the track was released alongside the single.[5][6]
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^Breihan, Tom (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens – 'Video Game'". Stereogum. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
^Young, Alex (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens Unveils New Single 'Video Game': Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
^Minsker, Evan (August 13, 2020). "Watch Sufjan Stevens' Video for New Song 'Video Game'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
^Shaffer, Claire (August 13, 2020). "Sufjan Stevens Spotlights 'Renegade' Dancer Jalaiah in 'Video Game' Clip". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
^ a b"Video Game by Sufjan Stevens". Amazon.com (US). Retrieved January 24, 2021.
^ a b"Video Game" (Spotify digital single). Sufjan Stevens. Asthmatic Kitty. 2020. Spotify URI: 4FFCuJWEx69r8Azm3RI3Cw.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)