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The Girl and the Dreamcatcher

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The Girl and the Dreamcatcher
Also known asTGATDC
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresPop
Years active2014 (2014)–2016
LabelsGDC
Past members
Websitethegirlandthedreamcatcher.com

The Girl and the Dreamcatcher was an American pop duo from Los Angeles that consisted of Liv and Maddie co-stars/former couple Dove Cameron ("the Girl") and Ryan McCartan ("the Dreamcatcher"). Their debut EP, Negatives, was released on July 29, 2016.[1]

History

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2014–2015: Formation and first singles

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Cameron and McCartan created a YouTube channel in July 2014,[2] posting covers of some popular songs. Their first video, a cover of "At Last I See the Light", was released the following day.[3] In May 2015, Cameron announced that the two are officially forming a band and would release their first original song soon.[4][5]

In September 2015, they announced their band name, "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher",[6] and that their first single, "Written in the Stars", would be released on October 2, 2015.[7][8] On December 2, 2015, the band released a cover of the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey,[9] followed by a cover of Frank Sinatra's version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" six days later, on December 8, 2015.[10][11]

2016: Negatives

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In January 2016, Cameron and McCartan announced that their next single, titled "Glowing in the Dark", would be released on January 29, 2016.[12] On April 8, 2016, the band officially released their song "Someone You Like", the acoustic version of which was first released on their YouTube channel in 2014.[13] On June 16, 2016, the music video for their next single, "Make You Stay", was exclusively released on People,[14] followed by the song's official release the next day.[15]

In May 2016, the band announced that they would be releasing their first EP, titled Negatives,[16] whose release date was later revealed to be July 29, 2016.[17] It was made available for pre-order on iTunes on July 9, 2016.[18] New songs were released daily leading up to the EP's official release – "My Way" on July 25,[19] "Monster" on July 26,[20] "Cry Wolf" on July 27,[21] and "Gladiator" on July 28.[22] The EP also includes two of their previous singles, "Glowing in the Dark" and "Make You Stay".

In October 2016, McCartan announced the breakup of the band, as well as the breakup of his and Cameron's relationship, stating, "Dove has decided this relationship isn't what she wants." However, he stated that the two still love each other very much and told their fans to "be sensitive, as this is painful."[23] Dove, also, has released a statement that says "Thank you for your support & full hearts in this very intense & human time. There's a lot love between Ryan & I. Life is beautiful & long."[24]

In August 2017, ABC News bought the rights to the "Glowing in the Dark" song and played the song as a overarching theme to cover their report of the solar eclipse called "The Great American Eclipse".[25][26]

In June 2020, ABC News used the "Glowing in the Dark" song as an overarching theme to cover their report of "SpaceX Live: Second Launch America - Mission To Space from the Kennedy Space Center."[27][28]

In February 2021, used the ABC News "Glowing in the Dark" song to cover their report of "Mars Rover Landing Livestream," "NASA's "Perseverance" Rover lands on Mars," and "ABC News Live 'Mission to Mars Live! supercut'".[29][30][31][32]

In July 2021, ABC News used the "Glowing in the Dark" song in the opening of the "Blue Origin Launch open" report.[33][34]

In December 2021, ABC News used the "Glowing in the Dark" song in their report of "Michael Strahan's space liftoff."[35]

In April 2024, ABC News used the "Glowing in the Dark" song in the promotion of " 'Eclipse Across America' 2024 open and minicut."[36]

Discography

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Extended play

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List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak
chart
US
Heat.

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Negatives
  • Release: July 29, 2016[38]
  • Label: GDC Records
  • Formats: Digital download
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Singles

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Title Year Album
"Written in the Stars"[39] 2015 Non-album single
"Glowing in the Dark"[40] 2016 Negatives
"Make You Stay"[41]

Promotional singles

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Title Year Album
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" 2015 Non-album singles
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
"Someone You Like" 2016
"My Way" Negatives
"Monster"
"Cry Wolf"
"Gladiator"

Music videos

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Title Year Director
"Written In The Stars" 2015 Colton Tran [42]
"All I Want for Christmas is You" [43]
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" [44]
"Glowing in the Dark" 2016 Colton Tran [45]
"Make You Stay" Colton Tran [46]

References

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  1. ^ Timothy Monger. "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher – Biography". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  2. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher – About". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ^ The Girl and the Dreamcatcher (July 24, 2014). At Last I See the Light – The Girl and the Dreamcatcher cover. YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  4. ^ Noelle Devoe (July 16, 2015). "Disney Channel's Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan Take a Major Step in Their Adorable Relationship". Seventeen. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ^ Steph Grassullo (May 28, 2015). "This Celebrity Couple is Actually Copying Austin and Becky G!". Teen. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  6. ^ Stephanie Osmanski (September 29, 2015). "Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan Announce Their Band Name". M Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan's Upcoming Single is Titled..." Fanlala. September 16, 2015. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Stephanie Osmanski (October 1, 2015). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Announce Their First Single "Written in the Stars"". M Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  9. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Bring the Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cover". Fanlala. December 3, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  10. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Just Won Our Hearts All Over Again with This Christmas Cover". Fanlala. December 8, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  11. ^ Jennifer Maldonado (December 9, 2015). "Dove Cameron Transforms Into an Old Hollywood Movie Star In The Girl and the Dreamcatcher's New Music Video". Twist. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Jennifer Maldonado (January 15, 2016). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Announce New Single & Music Video". Twist. Archived from the original on January 17, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Gisselle Gaitan (April 9, 2016). "The Girl And The Dreamcatcher Drop "Someone You Like"". J-14. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  14. ^ Jeff Nelson (June 16, 2016). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher (Dove Cameron and Fiancé Ryan McCartan) Debut Adorable 'Make You Stay' Music Video". People. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  15. ^ Brie Hiramine (June 17, 2016). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher's "Make You Stay" Video Features a Cameo From One of Your Disney Channel Favorites". J-14. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  16. ^ Gisselle Gaitan (May 7, 2016). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Are Releasing a New EP". J-14. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  17. ^ Bradley Stern (July 6, 2016). "The Girl and The Dreamcatcher's 'Make You Stay': Behind The Scenes (Exclusive)". PopCrush. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  18. ^ The Girl and the Dreamcatcher [@tgatdc] (July 8, 2016). "Pre order for the #NegativesEP is avail TOMORROW on @iTunes! Missed our @popcrush article? Here's the EP artwork ❌❌" (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2016 – via Twitter.
    The Girl and the Dreamcatcher [@tgatdc] (July 9, 2016). "guess what's available for pre order on iTunes? link: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/album/negatives-ep/id1131259549?app=itunes … 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #NegativesEP ❌❌" (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2016 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Brie Hiramine (July 25, 2016). "Listen to The Girl and the Dreamcatcher's "My Way" From Their Debut EP Before Anyone Else". J-14. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  20. ^ Ariel Nagi (July 26, 2016). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher's New Song Will Remind You Why They're Relationship Goals". Seventeen. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  21. ^ Estelle Tang (July 27, 2016). "Listen to The Girl and The Dreamcatcher's Impossibly Catchy "Cry Wolf"". Elle. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  22. ^ "Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan Drop New Song 'Gladiator' from their 'Negatives' EP". Teen Daily. July 28, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  23. ^ Alexia Fernández (October 6, 2016). "Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan Split Less Than Six Months After Getting Engaged". People. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  24. ^ "Dove Cameron on Split from Ex-Fiancé Ryan McCartan: 'The Very Low-Lows, I Did Not Make Public'".
  25. ^ "Covering the eclipse: How the networks covered the sky's big day". August 21, 2017.
  26. ^ "Solar Eclipse 2017 ABC News coverage". YouTube. August 21, 2017.
  27. ^ "One U.S. Network went out of this world for SpaceX launch coverage". June 2020.
  28. ^ "Watch SpaceX Live: Second Launch America - Mission to Space from the Kennedy Space Center". YouTube. May 30, 2020.
  29. ^ "ABC makes studio rusty red, optimistic orange for Mars 2020 special". February 19, 2021.
  30. ^ "ABC News Live 'Mission to Mars Live!' supercut". YouTube. February 19, 2021.
  31. ^ "WATCH: Mars Rover Landing Livestream | ABC News Live". YouTube. February 18, 2021.
  32. ^ "Watch: NASA's "Perseverance" Rover lands on Mars | ABC News Live". YouTube. February 18, 2021.
  33. ^ "Networks look to the sky with Blue Origin launch coverage". July 20, 2021.
  34. ^ "ABC News Blue Origin launch coverage open". YouTube. July 20, 2021.
  35. ^ "Michael Strahan's space liftoff | ABC News". YouTube. December 11, 2021.
  36. ^ ABC 'Eclipse Across America' 2024 open and minicut. Retrieved April 9, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  37. ^ "Billboard Chart History: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  38. ^ "Negatives - EP". music.apple.com.
  39. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher - Written in the Stars". youtube.com. October 2015.
  40. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher - Glowing in the Dark". youtube.com. January 28, 2016.
  41. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher - Make You Stay (Official Video)". youtube.com. June 16, 2016.
  42. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher- Written In The Stars". YouTube. October 1, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  43. ^ "All I Want for Christmas is You – The Girl and the Dreamcatcher". YouTube. December 2, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  44. ^ "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – The Girl and the Dreamcatcher". YouTube. October 8, 2015. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  45. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher- Glowing in the Dark". YouTube. January 28, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  46. ^ "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher- Make You Stay (Official Video)". YouTube. June 16, 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
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