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Selena Gomez & the Scene

Selena Gomez & the Scene is an American pop band from Hollywood, California that formed in 2008. The band consists of Selena Gomez on lead vocals, Ethan Roberts on guitar, Joey Clement on bass, Greg Garman on drums, and Dane Forrest on keyboards.

History

2008–09: Formation and Kiss & Tell

During an interview with Jocelyn Vena, of MTV in August 2008, Selena Gomez said of her future music career that: "I'm going to be in a band. I'm not going to be a solo artist...I don't want my name attached to it. I will be singing..."[1] Gomez later announced, via Twitter, that the band would be called The Scene.[2] It is an "ironic jab" at the people who called the frontwoman "wannabe scene."[2] Gomez has also stated that the band name, which was originally intended to be just The Scene, became Selena Gomez & The Scene due to complications with Hollywood Records.[3] Due to this, the band is sometimes incorrectly credited as just Selena Gomez. The band released their debut studio album, Kiss & Tell on September 29, 2009. The album debuted at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard 200 with sales of 66,000 copies in its first week of release.[4] Gomez has said in several interviews (including one with Z100 New York)[5] that the band was formed through a long, exhausting audition process. She said it was worth it, though, because she has a great band. However, not long after joining the band, keyboardist Nick Foxer left for unknown reasons, and was replaced by Dane Forrest.

Kiss & Tell is the band's debut studio album and was released on September 29, 2009 by Hollywood Records. Gomez worked with several writers and producers on the album including Gina Schock of the Go-Go's. Musically, the album has a combination of different styles, prominently rock, and dance elements.[6][failed verification] The album debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200.[4] On March 5, 2010, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 in the US.[7]

Gomez confirmed that she co-wrote one song on the album entitled "I Won't Apologize". The lead single "Falling Down" was released on August 21, 2009. The music video premiered after the world premiere of Gomez' TV-movie Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie on August 28, 2009. It peaked at number 82 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and at number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] The second single from the album, "Naturally" was released on December 11, 2009 along with a music video for digital download. The music video was shot on November 14, 2009 and premiered on Disney Channel following the premiere of Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation on December 11, 2009. The single debuted at number 39 and later peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at number 18 on the Canadian Hot 100. It is the band's biggest hit to date and first top 40 hit beating out their first single "Falling Down" and also their first number 1 hit on the "Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs".[9] "Naturally" had its highest peak in Hungary where it peaked at number 4 on the regions chart, becoming the band's first Top Five hit. On July 15, 2010, the single was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1,000,000 in the US.[7]

The band has gone on a few tours including their House of Blues Tour and Kiss & Tell Tour, and have had a European Promo Tour to promote the album overseas.[10] Gomez and the rest of the band performed on various TV shows and Special events such as on Dancing with the Stars season nine,[11]The Ellen DeGeneres Show,[12][13] Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,[14] and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest[15] among other shows. Selena Gomez & the Scene along with Justin Bieber played at the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the band and Justin Bieber also co-headlined Popcon.[16]

Selena Gomez & the Scene contributed to Disney's All Wrapped Up Vol. 2. The EP includes the band's cover of "Winter Wonderland" as well as Christmas covers by other successful artists.[17] Their single "Falling Down" was featured on Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 12, along with songs by other popular artists. Jams 12 was officially released on March 30, 2010.[18] On March 9, 2010 The Scene released their EP Naturally (The Remixes). The EP featured remixes of their highest charting single "Naturally" by Dave Audé, Ralphi Rosario, and Disco Fries, as well as the original track.[19]

2010–present: A Year Without Rain

The band's second studio album, A Year Without Rain was released on September 17, 2010.[20] It debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 4, with sales of a little over 66,000, barely beating out Kiss & Tell. The sophomore effort continues with the Dance-pop/Electronica style of the group's hit single "Naturally". "I think we wanted to do something a little fun. We wanted to do a techno vibe," said lead singer Selena Gomez. Gomez said in an interview with Z100 New York[5] that it would feature some songs that did not make it onto the first album and that the rest of the band would be much more included on it. In an interview with MTV, Gomez said, "I'm really proud of this record, it's very different, and kind of shows my growth a little bit in [our] music... I think if anything the lyrics are more powerful, in a way."

The record's first single, "Round & Round", premiered on June 18, 2010.[21] The accompanying music video, which was filmed in Budapest, premiered two days later.[22] The single was released on June 22, 2010.[23] It debuted at number 24 on Billboard's Hot 100, and 76 on the Canadian Hot 100. It also debuted at number 15 on Billboard's Digital Songs chart[24] and number 47 in the UK. The album's second single "A Year Without Rain" was released on September 7, 2010. The music video premiered on September 3, 2010, after the world premiere of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Selena & the Scene have performed "Round & Round" live on America's Got Talent, Blue Peter, Daybreak, and MTV's The Seven; "Round & Round" and "A Year Without Rain" live on Good Morning America; and "A Year Without Rain" live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Lopez Tonight. On October 27, the band played an acoustic set for charity (Unicef). They will also be playing the Jingle Ball later in the year.

On July 13, Selena Gomez & the Scene's song "Live Like There's No Tomorrow" was released as a single from the forthcoming Ramona and Beezus soundtrack.[25] The song is also a track on A Year Without Rain.[26][27].

Members

Current band members
Former band members
  • Nick Foxer - Keyboards, backing vocals[31]

Discography

Main article: Selena Gomez & the Scene discography

Tours

  • 2009: House of Blues Tour
  • 2009-2010: Kiss & Tell Tour
  • 2010: Fairs & Festivals Tour
  • 2010-2011: A Year Without Rain Tour

Awards and nominations

Year Title Award Nominated work Result
2010 Teen Choice Awards Choice: Music Group[32] Selena Gomez & the Scene Won
Choice: Breakout Artist Female[33]
MTV Europe Music Awards Best Push Act[34] Nominated
2011 37th People's Choice Awards Favorite Breakout Artist[35] Pending

References

  1. ^ Jocelyn Vena (2008-08-07). "Selena Gomez forming a band". MTV.com. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
  2. ^ a b "Selena Gomez's The Scene And Six More Of The Most Boring Band Names Of All Time » MTV Newsroom". Newsroom.mtv.com. 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  3. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B_Xg0ClSwQ
  4. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (October 7, 2009). "Barbra Streisand Surprises With Ninth No. 1 On Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-10-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help) Cite error: The named reference "CHART info billboard.com" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ a b "Media Player". Z100.com. Retrieved 2010-03-14. Cite error: The named reference "autogeneratedcc" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Kiss and Tell: Selena Gomez and the Scene: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  7. ^ a b RIAA - GOLD & PLATINUM
  8. ^ "Selena Gomez & The Scene - Falling Down - Music Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  9. ^ "Selena Gomez & The Scene - Naturally - Music Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  10. ^ "Selena Gomez op MySpace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3's, foto's en Videoclips". Myspace.com. 1992-07-22. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  11. ^ September 29, 2009 (2009-09-29). "Selena Gomez & The Scene Perform On Dancing With The Stars Results Show | Neon Limelight - Exclusive Music News, Artist Interviews, Reviews, Photos!". Neon Limelight. Retrieved 2010-05-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Watch Selena Gomez & The Scene Perform "Naturally" -- and More!". The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Warner Bros. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
  13. ^ "Ellen's Music: Selena Gomez". The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Warner Bros. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2010-01-19.
  14. ^ "Selena Gomez Interview (2/12/10) - Video - NBC.com". Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  15. ^ "DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE (12/31) : J!-ENT entertainment news pop culture TV music DVD Blu-ray reviews fashion celebrity USA Asia UK". Nt2099.com. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  16. ^ "Selena Gomez & Justin Beiber Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo". Rodeohouston.com. 2010-03-21. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  17. ^ "All Wrapped Up, Vol. 2: Jordan Pruitt, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, Honor Society, Selena Gomez & the Scene, Steve Rushton, Anna Margaret: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
  18. ^ "Radio Disney Jams 12: Various Artists: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  19. ^ "Selena Gomez & The Scene – Naturally (Remixes) (Promo CDM)-2010". Hiphopforfree.Com. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  20. ^ "Year Without Rain PL Wykonawca:Gomez Selena Data ([[Polish language|Polish]])". Retrieved 2010-09-21. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  21. ^ "Selena Gomez ROUND AND ROUND". oceanUP.com. Retrieved 2010-05-29.
  22. ^ "Selena Gomez - Selena Gomez - Round & Round Sneakpeak 3". TwitVid. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  23. ^ "Round & Round - Single by Selena Gomez & the Scene". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
  24. ^ "Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  25. ^ "Live Like There's No Tomorrow (From "Ramona and Beezus") - Single by Selena Gomez & The Scene - Download Live Like There's No Tomorrow (From "Ramona and Beezus") - Single on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  26. ^ "A Year Without Rain: Selena Gomez & The Scene: Music". Amazon.com. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  27. ^ "A Year Without Rain [Deluxe Edition]: Selena Gomez & The Scene: Music". Amazon.com. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  28. ^ Artist Feature: Greg Garman of Selena Gomez and The Scene (2010-03-23). "Artist Feature: Greg Garman of Selena Gomez and The Scene". Boom Drum. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  29. ^ http://www.takamine.com/?fa=artist&id=977
  30. ^ http://www.takamine.com/?fa=artist&id=974
  31. ^ by Idolator. "Selena Gomez & The Scene". soundmaven.com. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  32. ^ "Teen Choice Awards 2010 - Music "Your Choice, Your Voice!"". Teenchoiceawards.com. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  33. ^ "Teen Choice Awards 2010 - Music "Your Choice, Your Voice!"". Teenchoiceawards.com. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
  34. ^ "MTV EMA 2010 Artists Selena Gomez and the Scene". MTV EMA. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
  35. ^ "Favorite Breakout Artist". http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/. Retrieved 2010-11-09. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
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