In the United States , " Yellow Flicker Beat " debuted at number 17 on the '' Billboard '' s Alternative Songs chart . Lorde achieved the highest debut by a female artist on the chart since 1995 when Juliana Hatfield 's " Universal Heart-Beat " also debuted at number 17 . Additionally , the single appeared on the Adult Alternative Songs at number 19 with 5.2 million radio audience impressions in first-week audience . On the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , the single peaked at number 34 . " Yellow Flicker Beat " also charted moderately on several national record charts , including Australia , Canada , Ireland , and the United Kingdom . The single was a success in New Zealand , peaking at number four on the New Zealand Singles Chart . It was certified gold by the Recorded Music NZ and gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ) . " Yellow Flicker Beat " was nominated for Best Original Song at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards , and Best Song at the 20th Critics ' Choice Awards
20th Critics ' Choice Awards
20th Critics' Choice Awards
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