Paper Thin (Illenium, Tom DeLonge and Angels & Airwaves song)

"Paper Thin" is a song by American DJ and producer Illenium with American musician Tom DeLonge and his band Angels & Airwaves. It was released on October 23, 2020, as Illenium's second song on 12 Tone Music and Warner Records. It is the second single off his fourth studio album Fallen Embers.^[2]

"Paper Thin"
Single by Illenium, Tom DeLonge and Angels & Airwaves
from the album Fallen Embers
Released	October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
Genre	EDM pop-punk melodic dubstep^[1]
Length	3:17
Label	Warner Records
Songwriter(s)	Nicholas Miller Aaron Rubin Colin Dieden Elijah Noll Pete Nappi Tom DeLonge
Producer(s)	Illenium Tom DeLonge
Illenium singles chronology
"Nightlight" (2020) "Paper Thin" (2020) "Hearts on Fire" (2020)
Angels & Airwaves singles chronology
"All That's Left Is Love" (2020) "Paper Thin" (2020) "Euphoria" (2021)
Music video
"Paper Thin" on YouTube

Background

Illenium said: "I got to collaborate with one of my favourite artists ever, Tom DeLonge. I feel like it has the nostalgic pop-punk vibes but also really incorporates my sound. I think the blend sounds amazing and I'm so stoked with how this one turned out!"^[3]

Music video

Illenium told about the video: “In a post-apocalyptic world that is being threatened by an unknown enemy, the “Paper Thin” video exists as a parallel storyline to the “Nightlight” video. Our protagonists find comfort in each other and find meaning in the beautiful things not yet destroyed as they attempt to survive in this new universe.”^[4]

The video premiered on December 10, 2020.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[6]	10
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[7]	23

References

1. Mortensa, Mala (October 23, 2020). "Hear Tom Delonge Bring Pop-Punk Nostalgia To EDM On Illenium's "Paper Thin"". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
2. "Paper Thin – Single by Illenium, Tom DeLonge & Angels & Airwaves". Apple Music. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
3. Clarke, Patrick (October 23, 2020). "Tom DeLonge and Illenium share collaborative single 'Paper Thin'". NME. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
4. Singh, Upendra (December 10, 2020). "Watch ILLENIUM, Tom DeLonge, Angels & Airwaves' "Paper Thin" Music Video". Siachen Studios. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
5. Masek, Jessica (December 9, 2020). "ILLENIUM Releases Music Video for "Paper Thin"". EDM Identity. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
6. "Illenium Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
7. "Illenium Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2020.