Demi Lovato Rises like a Skyscraper


CHART REFLECTION. The former Disney Channel actress, now full-time pop singer Demi Lovato returns with “Skyscraper,” a ballad that deals with her recent challenges in life. The single will also pave way for her third album to be released this fall.

Quits Her Own Series

Only a few months ago, Demi Lovato was treated for physical and emotional issues. This turn in life subsequently led Demi Lovato to quit her own series, Sonny with a Chance. The show follows the talented Midwestern girl Sonny, who won a nationwide talent search thus moving to L.A. and star in a popular television series. The series follows her new personal and private life.

Née Demetria Lovato, the 18-year old chanteuse reigns from Dallas, Texas. She got her breakthrough in the Disney production Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers. Lovato quickly became a Disney star alongside Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and aforementioned Jonas Brothers and she quickly found fame with the duet “This Is Me” with Joe Jonas.

Help from Beyoncé’s Producer

Demi Lovato released her debut album Don’t Forget in September 2008. It peaked at No.2 in the US and was followed by her first chart-topper – Here We Go Again, which was released in July 2009.

Her third set is expected to bow sometime in the fall and carry the title of the new single Skyscraper. Produced and co-written by Toby Gad, the German producer who also produced Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy” and Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” the single was released digitally via iTunes only yesterday.

Christina Perri Targets Aussies with Jar of Hearts

CHART REFLECTION. The 24-year old Philadelphia singer-songwriter Christina Perri has her eyes set on Australia according to Kovideo. Her No.3 hit single “Jar of Hearts” became a US top 20 hit on the back of its inclusion on So You Think You Can Dance USA. Initially released in July 2010, the song headlines the debut set Lovestrong. Christina Perri has created a special web-site where fans may share love stories. The singer has already been featured on Glee, as “Jar of Hearts” was featured in the “Prom Queen” episode this May.

New Scouting for Girls Single Out Now

CHART SPOTLIGHT. Back in May, WelcheMusic highlighted that Scouting for Girls will return this summer! And the single “Love How It Hurts” is out now.  An official music video has already been released, which shows how a young geeky boy is falling in love with a pretty girl. As soon they start to become friends a popular boy comes and takes the girl away. Classic love story!

The group has been nominated for both a Brit and Ivor Novello award and was formed back in 2005. To date, Scouting for Girls have sold more than 1.2 million albums and over 1.5 million. Last easter, “This Ain’t a Love Song” peaked at No.1 in the UK.

Read the blog post Scouting for Girls announces new single.

Hultsfredsfestivalen Welcomes Latest Indie Sensation Foster the People

CHART REFLECTION. The LA indie band Foster the People has slowly grown a fan base across the world. Initially released in 2010, the seductive hit “Pumped Up Kicks” is about to get its breakthrough on our side of the Atlantic. A new WelcheMusic favourite, the single peaked at No.27 in the UK a couple of weeks ago and the group is now heading our way for a tour.

The band manager Mark Foster works with placing music in commercials, delivering songs with melodies that really catch your ears complete with video games samplings and piano hooks. “Pumped Up Kicks” is currently A listed on Radio 1 and topped US and Canadian alternative tallies last year.

The group started playing together back in 2009 and “Pumped Up Kicks” first appeared on supergoodmusic.com back in early 2010 and got its first prominent exposure following a positive German blog review. The track is the headlines the group’s eponymous EP. It also appears on the debut album Torches.

Surely don’t miss the band, should you be at Hultsfredsfestivalen this side of summer! Swedish music journalists at Kulturbloggen, Barometern and Rodeo hails the group.

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