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The Girl and the Dreamcatcher

The Girl and the Dreamcatcher

American pop duo

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]

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History

2014–2015: Formation and first singles

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

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

Extended play

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Singles

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Promotional singles

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References

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    Timothy Monger. "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher – Biography". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
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    "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher – About". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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    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.
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    Steph Grassullo (May 28, 2015). "This Celebrity Couple is Actually Copying Austin and Becky G!". Teen. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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    Stephanie Osmanski (September 29, 2015). "Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan Announce Their Band Name". M Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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    Stephanie Osmanski (October 1, 2015). "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher Announce Their First Single "Written in the Stars"". M Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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    The Girl and the Dreamcatcher [@tgatdc] (July 7, 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.
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    Estelle Tang (July 27, 2016). "Listen to The Girl and The Dreamcatcher's Impossibly Catchy "Cry Wolf"". Elle. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
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