Under the Sun (L.A.B. song)
# Under the Sun (L.A.B. song)

"Under the Sun" is a country rock song by New Zealand band L.A.B., released as a single from their album L.A.B. V in December 2021. The song was a commercial success, debuting at number 12 in New Zealand, and becoming the 35th most successful song of 2022 in the country.

## Background and composition

The song was written in mid-2021, by band member Brad Kora, who also produced the track. The song was debuted by the band as a part of their 2021 tour.

## Release

The song was released as a single by L.A.B. on 17 December 2021, on the same day as the album L.A.B. V was released.

## Critical reception

Alex Behan of Stuff felt "blow[n] away" by the track, feeling that it was like a song released by a different band. Behan praised the song as "perfectly structured, with just a tinge of country twang that sounds like it could have existed forever." Tim Gruar of Ambient Light Blog gave the song a mixed review, feeling it was a middle of the road track.

## Credits and personnel

* A Adams-Tamatea – bass
* M Gregory – organ, piano
* B Kora – drums, lyrics, percussion, producer, songwriting
* S Kora – acoustic guitar
* L.A.B. – arrangement
* J Shadbolt – backing vocals, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, lead vocals

## Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Under the Sun" :

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | $30,000^‡$ |
| $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||
