Dynamite (EP)

Dynamite is the third extended play (EP) by English-Irish boy band RoadTrip. It was released independently through Trans International Records on 14 June 2019, with its acoustic version dropping on 9 September the same year. It was also the band's last EP with member Jack Duff, and the first with vocals of new member Ryan "Sonny" Robertson. It marks their only EP that does not have a music video for any of its tracks.
In an April 2020 interview, Andy Fowler described Dynamite as their stepping stone, still having the two songs "Dynamite" and "The One That Got Away", but branching away from "cheesy" pop."RoadTrip Interview: Andy Fowler". YouTube. 25 April 2020. Like most of their songs, love is a recurring subject, built around the themes of the loss of someone, infatuation, and faithfulness to a lover.
== Background ==
Announced of an EP3 in RoadTrip's videos since 2018, it was delayed for awhile, the process taking longer compared to their previous two extended plays. In March 2019, the recording process was completed."RoadTrip (@roadtriptv)". Instagram. 29 March 2019. Due to member Mikey Cobban's departure in May, vocals were re-recorded with new member Sonny Robertson in May. The EP was available for pre-sale on the 5th of June and reached number one bestseller for pre-order."RoadTrip (@roadtriptv)". Instagram. 5 June 2019. Later, an acoustic version was released in September, which superseded the original, and knocked Taylor Swift's Lover off the top pre-order spot. 
In an interview with CelebMix, Fowler mentioned that they put months of work into the original, whereas the acoustic version took about a week.Bryant, Toby (3 November 2019). "Exclusive: RoadTrip Talk 'Dynamite' EP, YouTube Covers and What the Future Holds". CelebMix. The acoustic version was Fowler's least favourite RoadTrip EP, while the original along with White Label were his top favourites."Fovvs (@fovvs)". Twitter. 5 March 2020.
When every song from the EP attained a million streams each, Fowler and Robertson promised to do a 12-hour livestream. They later did it on 30 November, "The One That Got Away" being the last to reach a million."Fovvs (@fovvs)". Instagram. 25 November 2019.
* On 18 September, "Flashing Lights" was the first to reach a million on Spotify.
** On 22 October, "Eternal" reached a million streams.
** On 26 October 2019, "Dynamite" attained a million streams.
** On 4 November, "Something About You" got a million streams.
** On 7 November, "The One That Got Away" was the last song to reach a million.
== Tour ==
In support of Dynamite, RoadTrip went on a ten-date headlining tour around Europe, performing the songs live for the first time. The tour began on 1 June 2019 in Edinburgh, England, and concluded on 6 July 2019 in Birmingham, England.Johnson, Laura. "RoadTrip to Take Dynamite Tour Across the UK This Summer". Stereoboard. 24 April 2019. Harper Dark was the opening act for all of the dates. The tour was announced publicly over the band's social media on 21 April 2019, after the release of their Jonas Brothers cover, "Sucker", with tickets going on sale on the 27th."RoadTrip (@roadtriptv)". Instagram. 21 April 2019. On 20 May, the band announced of a date to be added in Bristol."RoadTrip (@RoadTripTV)". Twitter. 20 May 2019. On 23 May, it was announced of Harper Dark being an opening act."RoadTrip (@RoadTripTV)". Twitter. 23 May 2019.
Their ninth concert tour, The Hero Tour, was also in promotion, where they played songs from the EP. It began on 5 October 2019 at the Asylum in Birmingham, England, and concluded on 17 November 2019 at Tramline in Dublin, Ireland. It introduced "Hero" from their future EP, White Label (2020). The Hero Tour was announced publicly over the band's Twitter account on 21 August 2019."RoadTrip (@RoadTripTV)". Twitter. 28 August 2019. In September, Harper Dark was announced to be a support act again."Harper Dark (@harperdvrk)". Instagram. 29 September 2019. On the 2nd of September, the band announced a competition where they will pick a fan from each show with the best dressed hero costume, and receive a limited edition signed hoodie, and a moment onstage with them."RoadTrip (@RoadTripTV)". Twitter. 2 September 2019.
Date 	City 	Country 	Venue
Europe 	Europe 	Europe 	Europe
Dynamite Tour 	Dynamite Tour	Dynamite Tour	Dynamite Tour
1 June 2019 	Edinburgh 	England 	La Belle Angeles
2 June 2019 	Glasgow 	Scotland 	Classic Grand
8 June 2019 	Newcastle 	England 	Riverside
9 June 2019 	Sheffield 	England 	Corporation
15 June 2019 	Birmingham 	England 	Asylum
16 June 2019 	Manchester 	England 	Academy 2
22 June 2019 	Bristol 	England 	Anson Rooms
23 June 2019 	London 	England 	O2 Academy Islington
1 July 2019 	London 	England 	O2 Academy Islington
6 July 2019 	Birmingham 	England 	Asylum
The Hero Tour 	The Hero Tour	The Hero Tour	The Hero Tour
5 October 2019 	Birmingham 	England 	Asylum
6 October 2019 	Islington 	England 	O2 Academy
7 October 2019 	Islington 	England 	O2 Academy
12 October 2019 	Bristol 	England 	Anson Rooms
13 October 2019 	Sheffield 	England 	Corporation
16 October 2019 	Manchester 	England 	Academy 2
27 October 2019 	Newcastle 	England 	Northumbria University
2 November 2019 	Glasgow 	Scotland 	Classic Grand
3 November 2019 	Edinburgh 	Scotland 	La Belle Angele
9 November 2019 	Birmingham 	England 	Asylum
17 November 2019	Dublin 	Ireland 	Tramline
== Track listing ==
== Release history ==
Country	Date 	Format	Edition(s)	Label 	
Various	14 June 2019 	 	Original 	Independent	
Various	9 September 2019	 	Acoustic 	Independent	
== References ==
Category:Dynamite
Category:EPs
Category:RoadTrip albums