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Heard Hair and Shout Out To My Ex twice last night in a club. I'm hearing LM song's quite a lot now in clubs whereas for years I never heard any of their songs until Black Magic came out and you heard that the odd time.
SOTME is a club anthem now I think. So easy to sing along to
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Liverpool 3 is sold out on Ticketmaster now too. I wonder if we're going to get another run of UK dates added on. They certainly could add more in Ireland too, not to mention Spain....
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Liverpool 3 is sold out on Ticketmaster now too. I wonder if we're going to get another run of UK dates added on. They certainly could add more in Ireland too, not to mention Spain....
This is a new (good) problem to have. |
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I've got them on 89 dates.
#PowerChallenge is trending #4 WW. Go to Brazil. |
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Didn't think this would take this proportion haha, there are lots of videos.
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Headline Planet pens a lengthy article on what LM should do in the US.
http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/...-success-2017/ tl;dr: SOTME > Touch on radio, get Touch (acoustic) on a TV show, Oops to HAC in the summer. But there's more good observations in there. Meanwhile MTV argues we should 'let go of manufactured pop groups.' Lots of things wrong with this one I think, but worth passing along as they're a major US media outlet. http://www.mtv.com/news/2967656/fift...power-of-fame/ |
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Some poeple saying it could be the gift card effect... What do y'all think? I think this started a bit late for it to be due to the gift cards...
I think its a perfect party song so I hope it continues thru the weekend. #99 |
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Headline Planet pens a lengthy article on what LM should do in the US.
http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/...-success-2017/ tl;dr: SOTME > Touch on radio, get Touch (acoustic) on a TV show, Oops to HAC in the summer. But there's more good observations in there. This part is what they already did in the UK with Heart and Radio2. We know it works. Oops, We’ve Taken Over Hot Adult Contemporary Alluded to in the beginning of this piece, Little Mix’s core fanbase tends to be young and pop-oriented. “Mixers” tend to react more notably to the fresher, dance- and rhythmic-leaning songs than the retro tracks. In essence, they want Little Mix to be more “Rihanna” and less “Meghan Trainor.” The problem, of course, is that Little Mix does “Meghan Trainor” so well. I don’t mean “You Gotta Not,” the song she actually wrote. That, more akin to the music on her disappointing “Thank You” than her breakthrough “Title,” is arguably the worst song on “Glory Days.” Instead, I point to the fact that the four Little Mix members seem to have old souls. The group seems to have a more retro approach to stage presence, mannerisms and facial expressions, and it shines vocally on soulful songs like “FU.” This quality allows for a huge opportunity: conquering hot adult contemporary radio. Best of all, “Glory Days” provides a vehicle for doing so: “Oops.” The fun, infectious song is exactly the type of track that would work on hot adult contemporary radio in the summer. And just in case there were any doubt about its fitness, it features vocals from format favorite Charlie Puth. If seriously promoted, it should definitely reach the format’s Top 10. Success on hot adult contemporary would broaden the group’s audience, helping it transcend the limitations associated with “girl groups.” Hot adult contemporary audiences may not be the biggest users of streaming services, but they buy music, support their favorites and carry industry influence. Winning over this crowd would be invaluable for Little Mix. And it’s not like “Oops” would flop at pop; it should, by all accounts, be reasonably successful at the format. In fact, it may be a refreshing “change of pace” in the summer given that so many other acts will likely be sending dance pop songs to radio. |
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Yeah, the Brian Cantor article is spot on. He even points out, as CV and others do, that Columbia is always dragging its tail when it comes to promoting LM singles in the US, and that they shouldn't lose another opportunity with SOTME. Even if that means promoting two different singles at the same time.
Then promote 'Touch' especially the acoustic version on radio. He also mentions how effective 'Touch' would be on the soundtrack of a tv show...you could say the same for SLS! In fact for a quite a few LM songs. The old souls in young bodies thing is so right. It's partly why I like the girls so much and it is perhaps one of the unheralded benefits of being on the XF is that LM can do older, more soulful music as well as contemporary...Motown as well as Rihanna. I never thought of myself as Hot Adult Contemporary (why Hot?) but that is the audience that will make LM when they get it. Is that not Adele's audience? |
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Headline Planet pens a lengthy article on what LM should do in the US.
http://headlineplanet.com/home/2016/...-success-2017/ Meanwhile MTV argues we should 'let go of manufactured pop groups.' Lots of things wrong with this one I think, but worth passing along as they're a major US media outlet. http://www.mtv.com/news/2967656/fift...power-of-fame/ I just pray LM friendship becomes even stronger to lead to an even stronger unit. |
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Thanks for sharing. The last article just states the truth. I just don't get the reason for shows like the xfactor, chasing destiny. We witness the making of groups, idolise them, then witnessing them implode. Just a waste of people's talent, time, and a very dear damage to the music industry.
I just pray LM friendship becomes even stronger to lead to an even stronger unit. Add to that that many famous artists have been part of an audition process which is effectively what happens on XF etc. I think some of these tv programmes are past their sell by date but they have always been around and they are not as destructive as you suggest. It is the new media environment in which these programmes have to exist that is proving negative at times. |
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Touch has been added to the BBC Radio 1 A Playlist. And not before time.
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Beyonce. Christina Aguilera, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, 5H, Jennifer Hudson, Alanis Morrisette, Usher...to name but a few, they all appeared on talent shows. Add to that the numerous Battle of the Bands competitions for rock bands (U2 won one of those).
Add to that that many famous artists have been part of an audition process which is effectively what happens on XF etc. I think some of these tv programmes are past their sell by date but they have always been around and they are not as destructive as you suggest. It is the new media environment in which these programmes have to exist that is proving negative at times. Of course, the big wigs behind the scenes couldn't care less about any of that. If they get 3-5 good years out of a 1D/5H-type pop act, they are happy for them to implode and make way for the next bunch of wide-eyed and profitable 16 year olds. |
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The article was making the point that bands/groups specifically usually don't work when formed on a talent show. Solo stars are different because, basically, they don't have to take 3/4 other people's egos and opinions into account. I am inclined to agree - audition-processed bands/groups (whether on a tv show or not) are working in a unnatural and forced set-up. It wouldn't be so bad if we, the public, just accepted that these group members are rarely ever "besties" - the image they are pestered into promoting - but simply work colleagues. TV talent shows just perpetuate the public's/media's thirst for celebritising popstars, instead of viewing them for what they are supposed to be - musicians.
Of course, the big wigs behind the scenes couldn't care less about any of that. If they get 3-5 good years out of a 1D/5H-type pop act, they are happy for them to implode and make way for the next bunch of wide-eyed and profitable 16 year olds. Most vocal groups be they girl or boy go through an audition process, so many are simply the project of a smart impresario, they are all manufactured in that sense. Be it The Pussycat Dolls, Sugababes or The Supremes..so the differential is supposedly the TV show? ..yet this is a thread for Little Mix which only goes to show you that it can work, or does it? You are only confirming my idea that it is heightened media (and fan) scrutiny that makes the difference not necessarily the talent show origin. You have people even on this thread following the LM's girls flight plans and holidays! Maybe you are right, because a group is put together on a tv show and is scrutinised by cameras and interviews from the start that makes a difference..perhaps it does encourage intrusiveness from fans. But Bieber gets it too and he wasn't on a talent show. |
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Nice one here too: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danniicenic...NK5#.ymXvWmVOp
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Oops is #21 combined on Itunes and #52 (+19) on Spotify.
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I'm really looking forwards to the official chart today to see where they're charting. Fingers crossed for the album being #1.
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#271 & 1254 - Power
I love how much this is being cherry picked!
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I'm really looking forwards to the official chart today to see where they're charting. Fingers crossed for the album being #1.
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Glory Days back to no.1 in Ireland https://twitter.com/irma_org/status/814808554527985665
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Oops is #21 combined on Itunes and #52 (+19) on Spotify.
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#271 & 1254 - Power
I love how much this is being cherry picked! ![]() |
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Nice one here too: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danniicenic...NK5#.ymXvWmVOp
SOTMX is #106 in the US after new Friday releases. Hopefully it stays up. There's still some Wham and George M tracks working down. |
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Glory Days back to no.1 in Ireland https://twitter.com/irma_org/status/814808554527985665
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Little Mix are really popular in Ireland 🇮🇪, not sure why?
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Official UK Albums Chart: #1 Little Mix - Glory Days (+1) *6 weeks on chart*.
What a way to start off a New Year, brilliant. |
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