Betty Who | Debut Album 'Take Me When You Go' - OCT 7

[AP]

Bio: Betty Who blends indie and pop music into an irresistible mix of bold soundscapes, Top 40 hooks, and knowing lyrics. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she played cello by age four and began writing her first pop songs in her early teens. Her voice is striking and memorable, and, according to Billboard, “shimmers with a self-assuredness extremely uncommon in an unsigned artist.”

Her recent debut EP The Movement was welcomed with rave reviews, including being crowned “Best EP of 2013” by both Billboard Magazine and Popjustice, being called “This Year’s Major One To Watch” by MTV Buzzworthy, and being called “The Artist Who Will Save Pop Music” by Idolator, with The Guardian, Digital Spy, Arjan Writes, Kick Kick Snare, All Things Go, Pop On And On, Jon Ali, and countless others chiming in with equal praise, as the EP soared to 250K+ streams and 70K song downloads.

She is currently working with producer Peter Thomas of Pulse Recordings on new material, and describes her artistic goal quite directly: “I’d just like to make people dance.”

Listen: The Movement EP
Stream on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/bettywhomusic/sets/betty-who-the-movement-ep


01. Somebody Loves You
02. You're In Love
03. Right Here
04. High Society

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I've been super into Betty Who since early this year & now I'm ecstatic that she has been signed to RCA Records! :) All of the news comes on the heels of the gay marriage flashmob proposal video which went viral last week (9 million views and counting) featuring her song "Somebody Loves You." The lead single "Heartbreak Dream" from her upcoming EP (I believe it's due in early 2014) will be out by the end of September. Here's a link to the Billboard article about her signing: www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/5695542/betty-who-signs-to-rca-following-viral-wedding-proposal

 Definitely check out "The Movement" EP because I really believe the rest of the world will fall in love with her as much as I have.

[Keelzit]

Is she shading herself?

[Live Your Life]

I like the production on her songs. Vocally, she reminds me of Katy Perry with an accent.

[Push The Button]

Been in love since 2012. Ready for that Pop debut!

"High Society" is my most-played song of 2013.

[AP]

Sept 17, 2013 17:05:30 GMT -5 Push The Button said:

"High Society" is my most-played song of 2013.

Mine as well. What kind of perfection in a song?! :'(

[Kurt]

*clears throat* yaaaaaaaaaaaas

Too bad most of you didn't listen to my (and others') recommendation of her so you can't try the EP for free, but it's worth paying for. Hopefully RCA helps her get some radio and TV airplay; she's definitely got the talent. also she should accept my friend request on Facebook.

[Deleted]

I've admittedly neglected the three other songs, but "Somebody Loves You" has been stuck in my head for days. I'm excited to see what else she has to offer.

[Jay]

I've concluded this girl is the best thing since Kelly Clarkson.

[Keelzit]

Just gave the EP a listen and loved every song on it. Is the resemblance between Somebody Loves You and I Wanna Dance With Somebody (by Whitney Houston) intentional? I read Billboard's article about her and she said that she wrote the song shortly after Whitney's death to honor her so it probably serves as an homage to Houston.

[Push The Button]

Sept 17, 2013 18:04:18 GMT -5 Kurt said:

*clears throat* yaaaaaaaaaaaas

Too bad most of you didn't listen to my (and others') recommendation of her so you can't try the EP for free, but it's worth paying for. Hopefully RCA helps her get some radio and TV airplay; she's definitely got the talent. also she should accept my friend request on Facebook.

She accepted mine back in February. ;)

I bought a T-shirt from her fan club for the sole purpose of getting a physical copy of the EP.

[Kurt]

Sept 18, 2013 22:10:17 GMT -5 Push The Button said:

Sept 17, 2013 18:04:18 GMT -5 Kurt said:

*clears throat* yaaaaaaaaaaaas

Too bad most of you didn't listen to my (and others') recommendation of her so you can't try the EP for free, but it's worth paying for. Hopefully RCA helps her get some radio and TV airplay; she's definitely got the talent. also she should accept my friend request on Facebook.

She accepted mine back in February. ;)

D: I have five mutual friends with her - five! lol

[Hurricane Lee]

Her music is cute. Somebody Loves You definitely sounds like a Whitney Houston tribute song. There is currently a glut of indie-ish pop girls out there that my coworker keeps bringing to my attention and so far, the only ones who have made a serious impact on me are Lana del Rey and to a lesser extent, Lorde. Time will tell, ultimately, the impact these girls have on the pop consciousness.

[secretchef]

As with everyone on RCA, good luck with single choices

[Ace]

Love the EP. I passed on a chance to see her live, and apparently she hangs out and has drinks with the crowd after the show. Can't wait for more music.

[AP]

New radio interview with acoustic versions of the EP tracks, as well as 2 new ones "Giving Me Away" and "Alone Again" which I believe will be on her next EP. She's been performing those two at her shows all summer.

[Push The Button]

She performed "Alive Again" for us in the studio session last month. It's great, my favorite of the new EP tracks.

"Somebody Loves You" is getting a full CHR push from RCA.

[AP]

Betty Who made her first ever TV appearance Tuesday morning on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live, where she performed "Somebody Loves You" and met the two guys who were involved in the viral proposal video featuring the song.

Can't seem to get it to embed, so check it out here: www.vh1.com/video/misc/959266/somebody-loves-you-big-morning-buzz-live.jhtml#id=1714867

[AP]

Betty Who's frequent producer and songwriting collaborator Peter Thomas just released his debut single "All Of You," with vocals from Betty Who...so it's essentially a Betty Who track. That said, it's really really great.

Listen: www.earmilk.com/2013/12/04/peter-thomas-all-of-you-feat-betty-who-premiere/

[JayBoozer]

Dec 4, 2013 15:39:26 GMT -5 AP said:

Betty Who's frequent producer and songwriting collaborator Peter Thomas just released his debut single "All Of You," with vocals from Betty Who...so it's essentially a Betty Who track. That said, it's really really great.

Listen: www.earmilk.com/2013/12/04/peter-thomas-all-of-you-feat-betty-who-premiere/

This song is a freakin JAM. Needs to be released ASAP

[Kurt]

Dec 6, 2013 20:00:38 GMT -5 JayBoozer said:

Dec 4, 2013 15:39:26 GMT -5 AP said:

Betty Who's frequent producer and songwriting collaborator Peter Thomas just released his debut single "All Of You," with vocals from Betty Who...so it's essentially a Betty Who track. That said, it's really really great.

Listen: www.earmilk.com/2013/12/04/peter-thomas-all-of-you-feat-betty-who-premiere/

This song is a freakin JAM. Needs to be released ASAP

It's available as a free download! Click the Download link.
https%3A//soundcloud.com/iampeterthomas/all-of-you-feat-betty-who

[Push The Button]

I didn't realize until now that "All of You" was on iTunes.

itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-you-feat.-betty-who-single/id780676984

[Push The Button]

New EP, "Slow Dancing," is out on April 8. The first single, "Heartbreak Dream," is out on February 18.

Betty Who, the rising Australia-born singer and Pop Shop favorite, told Billboard last summer that a follow-up EP to her sparkling four-song debut "The Movement" would be out in early 2014, and Ms. Who is delivering on that promise. "Slow Dancing," the 22-year-old's first release on new label RCA Records, will be out on Apr. 8, with the gorgeous lead single "Heartbreak Dream" coming on Feb. 18.

Who (real name: Jessica Newham) will also be embarking on a U.S. headlining tour, which begins Mar. 22 in Philadelphia. Zak Waters and Cardiknox will serve as the openers for the trek.

Soon after her "Movement" single "Somebody Loves You" was used to soundtrack a viral video that featured an elaborate marriage proposal set in a Home Depot, Who finalized a deal with RCA last fall. The singer has been previewing "Slow Dancing" cuts like "Alone Again," "Giving Me Away" and "Heartbreak Dream" at recent live shows.

"I was in an unrequited love-type relationship when we were putting out the first EP," Who told Billboard last August. "A lot of the songs were about being in love with somebody and not having them love you back, and learning from that. I think, because I've been so busy, I haven't really been distracted by men and by my relationships as much as by work… There's definitely heartbreak in the second EP, but it's a little less consuming."

Mar. 22: Philadelphia (Underground Arts)
Mar. 23: Washington (Rock & Roll Hotel)
Mar. 24: Nashville (The High Watt)
Mar. 26: Atlanta (Masquerade (Purgatory Stage))
Mar. 27: New Orleans (Hi Ho Lounge)
Mar. 28: Houston (Fitzgerald's)
Mar. 29: Dallas (Three Links)
Apr. 1: Los Angeles (Troubadour)
Apr. 2: San Francisco (Slims)
Apr. 4: Portland (Bunk Bar)
Apr. 5: Seattle (Barboza)
Apr. 6: Vancouver (The Media Club)
Apr. 8: Salt Lake City (Bar Deluxe)
Apr. 9: Denver (Larimer Lounge)
Apr. 10: Omaha (Waiting Room)
Apr. 11: Minneapolis (The Whole Music Club)
Apr. 12: Chicago (Lincoln Hall)
Apr. 14: Detroit (Magic Stick)
Apr. 15: Toronto (The Garrison)
Apr. 16: Brooklyn (Il Motore)
Apr. 17: Boston (Brighton Music Hall)
Apr. 18: Brooklyn (Music Hall of Williamsburg)

I heard "Alive Again" at a studio session with her back in August. It's great, very "High Society."

[JayBoozer]

"Heartbreak dream" is out and it's her best song yet! :)

www.spin.com/articles/betty-who-heartbreak-dream-RCA/

[Push The Button]

Slow Dancing is out now! Currently #9 on iTunes.

itunes.apple.com/us/album/slow-dancing-ep/id849110313

[JayBoozer]

How is Betty not more popular on these boards? Saw her live for a second time last week and she is an absolute powerhouse performer. I couldn't wait to hear the new songs and they sound AMAZING in the studio. "Lovin' Start" and "Alone Again" are some of the best pop songs this year.

[Linnethia Monique]

People just don't know what they are missing. I've been converting friends for months now into Betty Who stans.

[Hurricane Lee]

She's OK. I got sick of Somebody Loves You pretty early on and I haven't listened to the other songs on The Movement EP in ages. I did brush off SLY for a St Paddy's Day party though and people seemed to enjoy it. Anyway, she is playing in Boston tomorrow night but I can't make room in my schedule at this point. I will check her out at Governor's Ball, assuming there are no conflicts.

[Kurt]

And the debut album is on the way: No unfamiliar originals were aired tonight, but Who's manager says she's been hard at work with longtime collaborator/Berklee classmate Peter Thomas, as well as songwriters Claude Kelly (Jessie J, Christina Aguilera, Karmin) and Starsmith (Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue), with a target album-release date of October.

blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/04/betty_who_webster_hall.php

[nightshade]

I'm excited for the Starsmith and Peter Thomas tracks. All of You is pop perfection.

[Hurricane Lee]

She went to Berklee?? Oh.