"Ghosttown" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her thirteenth studio album, Rebel Heart (2015). It was released to radio stations on March 13, 2015, as the album's second single. It was written by Madonna, Jason Evigan, Evan Bogart, and Sean Douglas, and produced by Madonna, Billboard and Evigan. Having listened to Douglas' previous works, Madonna requested studio time with him. Together with the other songwriters, they wrote "Ghosttown" in three days. The song was inspired by the imagery of a destroyed city after armageddon, and how the survivors carry on with their lives with love being the only thing they can hold onto. Musically, "Ghosttown" is an uplifting pop, electropop and electro ballad, featuring an organ and drums in its instrumentation.
Jason Evigan co-wrote and co-produced "Ghosttown".
Madonna's vocals on "Ghosttown" were compared to those of Karen Carpenter.
With "Ghosttown" reaching number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart, Madonna broke her tie with country singer George Strait, becoming the artist with the most number-one songs on a single Billboard chart.
Actor Terrence Howard starred in the music video alongside Madonna.
Rebel Heart is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released by Interscope Records on March 6, 2015. She worked on the album throughout 2014, co-writing and co-producing it with various musicians, including Diplo, Avicii and Kanye West. The album also features guest vocals by boxer Mike Tyson and rappers Nicki Minaj, Nas and Chance the Rapper.
For the performance of "Living for Love" on the Rebel Heart Tour, Madonna wore a long cape similar to the one worn during the Brit Awards.
Madonna performing Rebel Heart's third single, "Bitch I'm Madonna", on the Rebel Heart Tour. The song became her 46th number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
In Australia, Madonna tied with U2 as the artist with the most number-one albums since the establishment of ARIA in 1983.
Madonna performing album track "Devil Pray" during the Rebel Heart Tour.