BuzzJack Music Forum _ Little Mix _ Break Up Song • OUT NOW
Posted by: Jonjo 11th October 2019, 06:13 AM
In all honesty, I've not seen much about this other than Jade said we will more than likely get one before the end of the year.
I have seen whispers that they are gonna be on Ariana's curated Charlie's Angels soundtrack! Which is released last week of Nov...
What do you want from it?
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Posted by: Jordan Lee 11th October 2019, 11:32 AM
It’s not likely but I’d love it if they done an original Christmas song and we had that as their Q4 single.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 11th October 2019, 11:52 AM
I can't help but feel they've got their work cut out to be properly successful again. I'm rooting for them, but it's gonna be difficult.
Posted by: JosephStyles 11th October 2019, 01:16 PM
I think all it takes is an undeniably great pop song. Woman Like Me was huge only a year ago and while both singles since then underperformed, neither were career-ending disasters.
Posted by: Frenchie 11th October 2019, 01:48 PM
I kinda hope they wait until next year to release the next single. The last thing they need is for it to get lost in the Christmas songs. But I'm not worried they won't get another hit.
Posted by: pippa 11th October 2019, 03:10 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Oct 11 2019, 12:52 PM)
I can't help but feel they've got their work cut out to be properly successful again. I'm rooting for them, but it's gonna be difficult.
I feel the same for them, im rooting for them also.
Posted by: M477h3w 11th October 2019, 04:57 PM
QUOTE(pippa @ Oct 11 2019, 04:10 PM)
I feel the same for them, im rooting for them also.
WLM was huge and that was only a year ago. As stated above, all they need is a great song.
Posted by: Defaze 11th October 2019, 06:37 PM
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried too. I think they’re in a very similar position to Katy at the moment, in the sense that it if they release an undeniable bop like NRO then it’ll smash, but anything subpar will probably bomb ala ‘Small Talk’. It’s definitely a crucial junction in their career, and I’m not entirely confident in their ability to pick the right song after them claiming that ‘Bounce Back’ was their favourite single so far.
As for release date, early November is probably the least risky if they’re set on 2019. If last year is any indication, any later will just result in it being swallowed by the Xmas song influx. Tbh, I think it’s probably better to hold off till the New Year. January typically sees a dearth of new releases, so at least they won’t be overshadowed, and it gives the GP a chance to feel their absence a bit more. BB is still relatively recent and was hammered by radio.
Posted by: Jonjo 23rd February 2020, 01:28 PM
Hoping to get more on this soon. I'm gagging for new material from them... ughhhh.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd February 2020, 04:44 PM
This was a few weeks ago. Lead single seems to be all ready to go, announcement soon hopefully! Didnt they say they were performing it in Brazil? Thats in 2 weeks.. omg they are coming!! HYPE
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 23rd February 2020, 05:31 PM
Anything subpar will have a massive effect on them for this era, really hope they can comeback with a huge bang.
Posted by: legendsglory 2nd March 2020, 06:19 PM
Leigh told fans yesterday that the new single is kinda 80s inspired. Interesting move
Posted by: Jonjo 2nd March 2020, 07:49 PM
Ooft. Hopefully either 'Weird People' 80's party vibes or Weeknd/Dua new singles 80's inspired pop vibes plz.
Posted by: Defaze 3rd March 2020, 07:16 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 2 2020, 07:49 PM)
Ooft. Hopefully either 'Weird People' 80's party vibes or Weeknd/Dua new singles 80's inspired pop vibes plz.
More Dua than the former pls. I can see their logic in going for a more 80s inspired vibe, given that 'Black Magic' literally revived their career the last time, and I don't doubt they'd sell it well, but a retread of that sound would come across slightly... lame six albums deep. Honestly, something even approaching the quality of 'Don't Start Now'/'Blinded...' would be incredible.
Posted by: Seinfeld 6th March 2020, 11:55 PM
I would like them to release something original rather than a ‘80s/‘90s throwback or ripping off other artist songs. They need to stop chasing trends tbh (I know they need/want a big hit but I want some originality too).
Posted by: caseclosed 8th March 2020, 08:17 PM
Album’s coming this semester as revealed in this brazilian interview. Also, my friend who works at the festival’s producer told me they were going to record a video here (not anymore because of Perrie’s absence).
Album’s coming this semester as revealed in this brazilian interview. Also, my friend who works at the festival’s producer told me they were going to record a video here (not anymore because of Perrie’s absence).
Summer release for the album would be good for them i think. Any idea of what the video was??
Posted by: caseclosed 9th March 2020, 02:31 AM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 8 2020, 08:27 PM)
Summer release for the album would be good for them i think. Any idea of what the video was??
I think it might’ve been for the lead, as external and internal filmings had been scheduled.
Posted by: caseclosed 10th March 2020, 02:45 AM
Yeah, it was true.
https://t.co/stJdZMVRVS?amp=1
Posted by: Jonjo 19th March 2020, 12:27 PM
All filming for the video to the first single from album 6 has been scrapped for the 2nd time, due to Coronavirus!
If only Perrie was able to make it to Brazil
Posted by: JulianNial 19th March 2020, 01:15 PM
At this point I guess it would be good for them to maybe just drop a buzz single or something whilst we wait? A "Little Live" EP... just something to pass the time.
Posted by: Jonjo 20th March 2020, 07:15 PM
NEW ERA PENDING!
Sounds synthy
Posted by: Jonjo 20th March 2020, 07:21 PM
I'm so excited.
I read somewhere that this is just an all out pop song. It's not as "empowering" as some of their other singles. So I assume it's just gonna be a 'Black Magic' type, pure pop fun bop.
Posted by: Frenchie 20th March 2020, 08:29 PM
That teaser has got me very hyped! I'm glad they've properly planned out this era
Posted by: legendsglory 21st March 2020, 09:36 AM
OH MY GOD. I'm so hyped for this!!!
Posted by: LMLou 21st March 2020, 09:44 AM
So exited, hope they learned that Bounce Back wasn’t quality enough and up their game
Posted by: JulianNial 21st March 2020, 10:15 AM
Well I am READY for whatever this is going to be. I'm feeling, cute, electicity, 80s, synths.
Posted by: caseclosed 22nd March 2020, 06:24 PM
The single seems to be called Break Up Song. There’s a filter of “Which LM song are you?” On their Instagram and one of the answers is that. When you get that, a bit of the chorus is played.
Oh wow. This is really happening, isn't it? Release on Friday please!
(Or try and avoid Dua and release it next week)
Posted by: legendsglory 22nd March 2020, 06:50 PM
Snippet sounds really good! Very short but already stuck in my head!!
Posted by: JulianNial 22nd March 2020, 08:16 PM
It's not a potential break up song, it just IS another break up song.
Posted by: 1hit1der 23rd March 2020, 12:05 AM
Do we think this is gonna be a mid-tempo song? Interesting to see how this matches up to Don’t Start Now / Blinding Lights!
Have a good feeling about this era. LM’s Future Nostalgia moment!
Let’s hope we get a WLM / Power-style high budget music video!
Posted by: JulianNial 23rd March 2020, 07:21 AM
So there's talks that this is a leftover from 'Get Weird' that's been spruced up.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 09:17 AM
QUOTE(JulianNial @ Mar 23 2020, 07:21 AM)
So there's talks that this is a leftover from 'Get Weird' that's been spruced up.
Where did you read that?
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 09:23 AM
Just found this on twitter. Kamille wrote this for them, another BM moment PLEASE
Posted by: caseclosed 23rd March 2020, 09:36 AM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 23 2020, 09:17 AM)
Where did you read that?
I speculated that because of it’s register number on the BMI repertoire. Usually when you compare register numbers between songs from different albums, those which were released later have higher numbers (as one would think, logically). This one has a lower number than Black Magic, which leads us to believe it was registered first.
Posted by: *Tim 23rd March 2020, 10:23 AM
Omg not them starting their campaign in the middle of the corona crisis. What a weird timing
Posted by: shindymindy 23rd March 2020, 03:05 PM
QUOTE(*Tim @ Mar 23 2020, 10:23 AM)
Omg not them starting their campaign in the middle of the corona crisis. What a weird timing
Everyone's at home and not distracted with external things - prob the best time to release something new IMO.
Posted by: JulianNial 23rd March 2020, 03:36 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Mar 23 2020, 09:36 AM)
I speculated that because of it’s register number on the BMI repertoire. Usually when you compare register numbers between songs from different albums, those which were released later have higher numbers (as one would think, logically). This one has a lower number than Black Magic, which leads us to believe it was registered first.
Yeh that's the one.
I also agree, if they have a video ready then go for it! More possible streams since everyone (like myself) have a lot less on our agenda.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 03:53 PM
QUOTE(JulianNial @ Mar 23 2020, 03:36 PM)
Yeh that's the one.
I also agree, if they have a video ready then go for it! More possible streams since everyone (like myself) have a lot less on our agenda.
I dont think they do have one ready. Theres been stories about them cancelling the video shoot twice now but im not sure if they managed to actually film it before the girls went into self isolation. Hopefully they did! Although they have been rumoured to have filmed a vertical video for spotify
Posted by: Jonjo 23rd March 2020, 04:20 PM
Yeah I think they'll just use the vertical video for a bit. Judging by the first teaser, they've filmed something, at least.
I'm so excited to hear this in full!
Posted by: JulianNial 23rd March 2020, 05:11 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 23 2020, 03:53 PM)
I dont think they do have one ready. Theres been stories about them cancelling the video shoot twice now but im not sure if they managed to actually film it before the girls went into self isolation. Hopefully they did! Although they have been rumoured to have filmed a vertical video for spotify
I guess so, but also I picked up on the fact the girls said "We have picked the SINGLES already." which lead me to the possibility they had already filmed single 1 and were planning to film single 2 in Brazil, but I guess we'll be fine with the vertical video for now if that's the case.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 05:17 PM
Oh yes good point! I guess the news in the papers could be for single 2. They could of easily filmed it without us knowing about it. Hoping we get an announcement soon
Posted by: Dane 23rd March 2020, 08:23 PM
Out on Friday! Can’t wait
Posted by: LMLou 23rd March 2020, 08:25 PM
Proper instrumental snippet on their social media now
Posted by: Defaze 23rd March 2020, 08:26 PM
Ahh the instrumental, the overall aesthetic!! So here for this.
Out on Friday too?! What a quick turnaround.
Posted by: LMLou 23rd March 2020, 08:26 PM
This and the Dua album on Friday, we really are being treated by the pop gals at this tough time
Posted by: Defaze 23rd March 2020, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(LMLou @ Mar 23 2020, 08:26 PM)
This and the Dua album on Friday, we really are being treated by the pop gals at this tough time
Ha, I was in the middle of typing this almost verbatim. Something to look forward to amidst all the madness.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 08:29 PM
OUT FRIDAY!! SO ready for this. The teaser video on youtube is amazing too.
Posted by: Defaze 23rd March 2020, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 23 2020, 08:29 PM)
OUT FRIDAY!! SO ready for this. The teaser video on youtube is amazing too.
Indeed:
The shopping mall backdrop is giving me major 'Glow' vibes and I love it. Scream at Jesy not even bothering to adhere to the 80s theme tho.
Posted by: legendsglory 23rd March 2020, 08:53 PM
The hype seems real. Hopefully they get put on good playlists as they obviously cant do physical promo. Hope it smashes for them
Posted by: Frenchie 23rd March 2020, 09:00 PM
So excited! Can't really believe the new era is here.
Posted by: Jonjo 23rd March 2020, 09:19 PM
I'm so hyped!
Little Legends giving us something for quarantine and lockdown!
Posted by: lewistgreen 23rd March 2020, 09:37 PM
F***ING YES
Posted by: JulianNial 23rd March 2020, 11:30 PM
Hearing that instrumental like that has got me so pumped! It really sounds sent from the heavens!!
EDIT: Just realised as well, we have 2 "Break" songs going for new entries next week with Dua's 'Break My Heart' getting released on Wednesday too. BATTLE OF THE BREAKS!!
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 24th March 2020, 12:07 AM
I thought they might day the release, hopefully it goes well for them.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 24th March 2020, 02:08 AM
Is it featureless?
Posted by: 365 24th March 2020, 08:38 AM
Let's go Mixers!
Posted by: tommie 24th March 2020, 09:00 AM
Looks like they might have filmed this and the Wasabi video at the same time?
Posted by: *Tim 24th March 2020, 09:07 AM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Mar 23 2020, 04:05 PM)
Everyone's at home and not distracted with external things - prob the best time to release something new IMO.
But they also won't be able to do any sort of promo for the next 2 months at least. Everyone's netflixing anyway, instead of listening to the radio on their way to work
Posted by: legendsglory 24th March 2020, 09:11 AM
Hoping they get added to big playlists then! Cmon Little Mix
Posted by: legendsglory 24th March 2020, 10:59 AM
I wonder why they havent dropped the single artwork yet
Posted by: SKOB 24th March 2020, 12:08 PM
QUOTE(*Tim @ Mar 24 2020, 11:07 AM)
But they also won't be able to do any sort of promo for the next 2 months at least. Everyone's netflixing anyway, instead of listening to the radio on their way to work
Also gaming.
We've already seen that The Weeknd has perhaps suffered about this but of course fanbases will buy/stream regardless.
Posted by: JosephStyles 24th March 2020, 04:29 PM
In what way has The Weeknd suffered? He's doing extremely well?
Posted by: SKOB 24th March 2020, 05:11 PM
In streams, he's doing way way way way WAYYYYYYYY worse than Lil Uzi Vert 2 weeks before in the US despite having #1 and #2 (soon to be #1) hit on the album.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 24th March 2020, 06:32 PM
QUOTE(SKOB @ Mar 24 2020, 05:11 PM)
In streams, he's doing way way way way WAYYYYYYYY worse than Lil Uzi Vert 2 weeks before in the US despite having #1 and #2 (soon to be #1) hit on the album.
Oh, for goodness sake.
Anyway, is this single featureless?
Posted by: legendsglory 24th March 2020, 06:35 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Mar 24 2020, 06:32 PM)
Oh, for goodness sake.
Anyway, is this single featureless?
Yes, no feature has been announced.
Posted by: Wall 24th March 2020, 06:45 PM
SURELY we will have a remix.
Posted by: legendsglory 24th March 2020, 06:49 PM
QUOTE(Wall @ Mar 24 2020, 06:45 PM)
SURELY we will have a remix.
i hope not!
Posted by: JosephStyles 25th March 2020, 02:05 AM
QUOTE(Wall @ Mar 24 2020, 06:45 PM)
SURELY we will have a remix.
At a later date perhaps but it wouldn't be anything more high profile than the Kid Ink version of Touch surely?
Posted by: *Tim 25th March 2020, 09:19 AM
QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Mar 25 2020, 03:05 AM)
At a later date perhaps but it wouldn't be anything more high profile than the Kid Ink version of Touch surely?
That had the bes the biggest waste of campaign money I ever seen, aside from like Tori Kelly's career
This could actually be a hit for them omg lets hope
Posted by: Jonjo 25th March 2020, 04:19 PM
Im expecting C List on R1 next week (not this week) and then Capital to snub, but still continue to use their name for clicks
Posted by: Jonjo 25th March 2020, 04:28 PM
LONGER SNIPPET OF THE CHORUS
I-
Wow
Posted by: caseclosed 25th March 2020, 04:30 PM
Oh my GOD. This sounds magical. That melody on the bridge/outro.
Posted by: Jade 25th March 2020, 04:32 PM
That is sounding so good!! I'm continuing to live for synths returning as a commercial force
Posted by: legendsglory 25th March 2020, 04:33 PM
OH MY GOD. the longer snippet is AMAZING!! im so hyped for this
Posted by: FUTURE NOSTALGIA 25th March 2020, 04:43 PM
THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!!
Posted by: Wall 25th March 2020, 05:00 PM
i feel like they needed to return to pure bubblegum pop but I wish they would choose an actual direction to go in instead of smashing with pop / underperforming with the sound you can tell they want to go with and then returning to pop.
Posted by: Court 25th March 2020, 05:23 PM
QUOTE(Wall @ Mar 25 2020, 01:00 PM)
i feel like they needed to return to pure bubblegum pop but I wish they would choose an actual direction to go in instead of smashing with pop / underperforming with the sound you can tell they want to go with and then returning to pop.
That’s fair, but I feel like it’s hard to put them in a box when there’s four of them. Personally, I think Perrie would rather be releasing pure pop music. Jades favorite song they’ve ever released is Wasabi which is definitely more pop than r&b but can’t really be defined. I think they like all sorts of music and the album ends up leaning towards what they’re feeling at the moment.
Posted by: caseclosed 25th March 2020, 05:32 PM
I personally think Little Mix excel the most at pure pop. Their personalities just shine through that genre.
Posted by: Jonjo 25th March 2020, 05:43 PM
I dunno? I dont see what the problem if they wanna switch from pop every now and again? It's not like it's COMPLETELY different. It's still very pop just with RnB elements and influences. It's kind of the key to their success tbh.
Posted by: Wall 25th March 2020, 05:46 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 25 2020, 05:43 PM)
I dunno? I dont see what the problem is if they wanna switch from pop every now and again? It'a not like it's COMPLETELY different. It's still very pop just with RnB elements and influences. It's kind of the key to their success tbh.
There's no problem but they go from pop > r&b flop at r&b then go back to pop and have a huge era try more r&b and flop again. I think them sticking with a pop album is their best chance but I can honestly see a hiatus after this album.
Posted by: Defaze 25th March 2020, 05:59 PM
Ahhh this sounds immense!
Loved Perrie's chat with Roman Kemp too. You can actually see how much she adores this track. Plus her mentioning that it was Alex's favourite track makes me even more perched after his FYN stanning.
Posted by: Defaze 25th March 2020, 06:05 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 25 2020, 04:19 PM)
Im expecting C List on R1 next week (not this week) and then Capital to snub, but still continue to use their name for clicks
I do feel radio might be a bit more hesitant this time around after the last few underperformances, so I'm definitely not expecting a 'straight to A-list' scenario like with Bounce Back, but I do feel R1 will maintain their usual level of support. They tend to give them a lot of random spins even when they're not on the playlist. Capital are a lot more fickle, but they did get on board with BB (albeit after a week or so) and even One I've Been Missing, so I hope whatever made them snub TAU entirely has been ironed out now.
Posted by: Defaze 25th March 2020, 09:16 PM
G'won Leigh. Their tactic to capitalise on the Tik Tok hype is both clever and hilariously transparent, but 100% here for it if it helps the song's commercial prospects. I hope there's choreo in the actual MV too.
Posted by: Jonjo 25th March 2020, 09:32 PM
Aha! Completely. But I'm here for it! *.* At least it'll actually be another decent song that (hopefully) benefits from the app. There's only been 1 or 2 from my memory that I've actually bothered with as they're all usually generic, urban Spotify fodder.
Posted by: Jonjo 25th March 2020, 10:30 PM
Did I lie though?
(Just imagine that mash-up cover *.* OH MY G)
Can't believe it's been 5 years since their last live lounge
Posted by: StayatHaus 25th March 2020, 10:46 PM
QUOTE(Wall @ Mar 25 2020, 05:00 PM)
i feel like they needed to return to pure bubblegum pop but I wish they would choose an actual direction to go in instead of smashing with pop / underperforming with the sound you can tell they want to go with and then returning to pop.
QUOTE(Wall @ Mar 25 2020, 05:46 PM)
There's no problem but they go from pop > r&b flop at r&b then go back to pop and have a huge era try more r&b and flop again. I think them sticking with a pop album is their best chance but I can honestly see a hiatus after this album.
I don't think I actually get what point you're trying to make :')
Every single one of their songs to date has been pop? Some more uplifting than others, some more synthy, some more bubblegum, some more sassy, but all pop? Pop is a huge genre ~
I can't WAIT for this. It sounds absolutely killer, whatever strand of pop it is *.*
Posted by: Liam.k. 25th March 2020, 10:57 PM
The preview sounds great, feels like just the sort of fun pop we need at the moment. I think this will do well for them, I know it's been a bit of a shaky past year for them but all they needed to was return with the right song and I think this could be it.
Posted by: JulianNial 25th March 2020, 11:38 PM
It took 1 play to like it, 2 to love it, 3 to be obsessed?
Posted by: Jordan Lee 25th March 2020, 11:50 PM
That actually sounds more like the type song Syco would’ve wanted them to make than a good portion of their last album.
It sounds promising though.
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 10:12 AM
Lyric video out at 10am GMT tomorrow. Looks like its made from the same person who made that fanmade wasabi lyric video.
Posted by: Defaze 26th March 2020, 11:20 AM
It’s out there in NZ. I’m obsessed with Leigh’s first verse and Jade’s bridge is genuinely a career highlight. I’d say the verses are actually stronger than the chorus, but the overall package is a massive bop.
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 11:26 AM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 26 2020, 11:20 AM)
It’s out there in NZ. I’m obsessed with Leigh’s first verse and Jade’s bridge is genuinely a career highlight. I’d say the verses are actually stronger than the chorus, but the overall package is a massive bop.
I havent listened yet. Would you say its their best lead?
Posted by: Defaze 26th March 2020, 11:36 AM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 26 2020, 11:26 AM)
I havent listened yet. Would you say its their best lead?
I'd say SOTME is still their most instant, but I reckon I'll vastly prefer this in the long run. It's more understated and definitely seems like it'll be a grower. Their vocals are heavenly.
Posted by: Cqmerqn 26th March 2020, 11:38 AM
It’s like Blinding Lights’ little sister, cute but I’m not sure how big it’ll be.
Posted by: Jonjo 26th March 2020, 11:59 AM
Brilliant.
Love love LOVE this. I'll be hammering this I think!
Posted by: Liam.k. 26th March 2020, 12:06 PM
QUOTE(Cqmerqn @ Mar 26 2020, 11:38 AM)
It’s like Blinding Lights’ little sister, cute but I’m not sure how big it’ll be.
Yeah I thought it had a similar energy to the likes of 'Blinding Lights' and 'Physical', hopefully that can work in its favour.
Posted by: caseclosed 26th March 2020, 12:30 PM
I like it, I wish there was a video recorded, I'm sure it'll make the song even better, but right now I'm thinking we won't get one for at least a good two months.
Posted by: JulianNial 26th March 2020, 01:31 PM
I've limited myself to just listening to the NZ iTunes preview and OMG this is a bop. I love the structure of Perrie's verse so much.
Posted by: Cameron 26th March 2020, 01:48 PM
Can someone PM me the link?
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 02:14 PM
QUOTE(Cameron @ Mar 26 2020, 01:48 PM)
Can someone PM me the link?
And me please!
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 02:15 PM
i LOVEE the artwork!! One of their best imo.
Posted by: 365 26th March 2020, 02:15 PM
I get the 80s influences that I know Dua and few others are doing right now, but this is their first single in a little while that doesn't feel like it's trying to imitate another song, it's just unequivocally all the best parts of Little Mix.
Possibly their most enjoyable single since 'Touch' for me? (Which isn't too hard given I low key haven't loved any of their singles in a while...)
Posted by: Jonjo 26th March 2020, 02:33 PM
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 02:38 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 26 2020, 02:33 PM)
One of their best artworks in a long time. im so HYPED
Posted by: Jonjo 26th March 2020, 02:41 PM
The vertical video looks cute!
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 02:43 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 26 2020, 02:41 PM)
The vertical video looks cute!
Atleast we are getting some sort of video! Hoping it gets a big push on spotify. C'mon girls!
Posted by: Defaze 26th March 2020, 03:27 PM
QUOTE(365 @ Mar 26 2020, 02:15 PM)
I get the 80s influences that I know Dua and few others are doing right now, but this is their first single in a little while that doesn't feel like it's trying to imitate another song, it's just unequivocally all the best parts of Little Mix.
Possibly their most enjoyable single since 'Touch' for me? (Which isn't too hard given I low key haven't loved any of their singles in a while...)
I agree; it often feels like they hop on a trend wayyy too late, so it's nice to see them slightly ahead of the curve for a change.
I'm addicted to this already. It's just such an easy listen. It really feels like a spiritual successor to 'Black Magic' (which makes sense if it is indeed a GW rework), so I hope they can tap into the market that felt 'alienated' by their last few releases.
I'm low-key worried about what kind of exposure this is going to get on Spotify. I feel there's the chance it could get lost in the shuffle with Dua's new album releasing. Then again, the push 'Bounce Back' got was kinda relentless.
Posted by: Dexton 26th March 2020, 04:10 PM
Ngl this sounds like a mess on first listen, maybe it will grow but I’m not sold
Posted by: troylovesmusic 26th March 2020, 04:22 PM
LOVE this so catchy and fun !
Posted by: Cameron 26th March 2020, 05:30 PM
This is STUNNING
Posted by: Jonjo 26th March 2020, 05:48 PM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 26 2020, 03:27 PM)
I agree; it often feels like they hop on a trend wayyy too late, so it's nice to see them slightly ahead of the curve for a change.
I'm addicted to this already. It's just such an easy listen. It really feels like a spiritual successor to 'Black Magic' (which makes sense if it is indeed a GW rework), so I hope they can tap into the market that felt 'alienated' by their last few releases.
I'm low-key worried about what kind of exposure this is going to get on Spotify. I feel there's the chance it could get lost in the shuffle with Dua's new album releasing. Then again, the push 'Bounce Back' got was kinda relentless.
I'm quite anxious about their Spotify for some reason too. I feel like this could just as easily do a Rita Ora in all honesty! I hope it getsa good NMF playlisting on Friday, but I lowkey can see it somewhere between 6-10 which could set the tone for this era I feel
GAHHH. Just nervous. But at least we have a banger, I guess!
Posted by: Jordan Lee 26th March 2020, 05:54 PM
I think this is gonna at least top the iTunes chart in a similar way to what Gaga did with Stupid Love.
Posted by: Court 26th March 2020, 05:54 PM
The only thing that gives me hope is that there is a vertical video. Those are usually made for the playlist so it seems strange that they would put it out if there was no playlist support lined up.
Posted by: FUTURE NOSTALGIA 26th March 2020, 07:07 PM
This is amazing. Love 💗💗
Posted by: ┴פsᴉʍ/ 26th March 2020, 08:09 PM
I've avoided the temptation of listening to it early and I am incredibly excited to listen to it at midnight.
I so hope it can become a hit for them
Posted by: JulianNial 26th March 2020, 10:15 PM
Already top 5 on iTunes NZ, #30 in Australia, maybe a good indication of what's to come?
EDIT: Literally in the last seconds it's gone #1 on iTunes NZ!
Posted by: .MIKE. 26th March 2020, 10:21 PM
I was worried after ‘Bounce Back’ because I thought it was truly awful... however; they have absolutely smashed it! Such a return to form. !!
Posted by: Defaze 26th March 2020, 10:56 PM
QUOTE(JulianNial @ Mar 26 2020, 10:15 PM)
Already top 5 on iTunes NZ, #30 in Australia, maybe a good indication of what's to come?
EDIT: Literally in the last seconds it's gone #1 on iTunes NZ!
That probably amounts to about 10 sales, but still a good showing given how much their clout has dimished over there. They weren't even top 10 on NMF NZ/AU, so I'm hoping it's a different outcome over here come midnight.
The reaction to this seems overwhelmingly positive so far, which warms my heart after the polarised reception to WLM and 'Bounce Back'. I honestly think it might've already leapfrogged 'Move' as my favourite of their leads. Someone over on PopJustice alluded to 'Boys of Summer', which probably explains why I'm so fond of it. That song literally defined my childhood.
Posted by: JulianNial 26th March 2020, 11:30 PM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 26 2020, 10:56 PM)
That probably amounts to about 10 sales
Yeh I know iTunes is dead, but I'm trying to hype it up!
Posted by: legendsglory 26th March 2020, 11:39 PM
Out on iTunes and Apple Music early!!
Posted by: *Tim 27th March 2020, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 26 2020, 03:33 PM)
It has that ugly neon light cover on Spotify for me :/
Posted by: George.keh 27th March 2020, 12:06 AM
This is there best single since Touch and that’s that on that
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 12:08 AM
QUOTE(*Tim @ Mar 27 2020, 12:02 AM)
It has that ugly neon light cover on Spotify for me :/
Same :/
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#4 on New Music Friday. I'll take the top 5 placing!
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 12:11 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 27 2020, 12:08 AM)
Same :/
--- #4 on New Music Friday. I'll take the top 5 placing!
#4 isn't a horrible placing but still a bit given the songs ahead of it. Kygo, really? Hope it debuts decently regardless.
Edit: instantly added to Hot Hits at least! Yas.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 12:15 AM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 27 2020, 12:11 AM)
#4 isn't a horrible placing but still a bit given the songs ahead of it. Kygo, really? Hope it debuts decently regardless.
Edit: instantly added to Hot Hits at least!
Yep! Nice to see it's instantly added to HH! Agreed about those tracks that are above them, but at least people won't have to skip too many tracks to get to them
Posted by: ┴פsᴉʍ/ 27th March 2020, 12:20 AM
Love it
Sounding very instant for me. Hopefully it will be able to get off to a good start on Spotify and not get too overshadowed by the Dua & Skepta albums.
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 12:26 AM
LOVE THIS Best single since touch! Nice to see an instant HH add, lets hope it climbs further up! SUCH a bop omg im shook
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 12:44 AM
15 on itunes already. Wow
Posted by: shindymindy 27th March 2020, 12:45 AM
That’s an incredible start (with no performance etc)
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 12:52 AM
Amazing start!
The chorus is outstanding.
It's just pure and utter pop joy!
Posted by: Liаm 27th March 2020, 12:59 AM
THAT CHORUS Incredible single from the girls!
Posted by: FUTURE NOSTALGIA 27th March 2020, 01:02 AM
this needs to smash so badly!! <3 what a week for pop music *.*
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 01:07 AM
I have a good feeling for this single. Its just hard to tell after the past few releases but this could be THE song they needed to get back on track! Needs to smash HARD
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 01:14 AM
Now up to 5. Have passed KSI too.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 01:17 AM
That's incredible news. I just hope it can get the streaming support too!
Plz be a big hit for them.
Posted by: Liam.k. 27th March 2020, 01:24 AM
This sounds glorious in full! Very 80s - those opening chords sound like they're lifted right out of an 80s power ballad. That chorus is pure joy.
I'm going to be bold and say this has the potential to be my favourite lead single (actually, it's probably already second to 'Move' - I enjoyed 'Black Magic'/'Shout Out to My Ex' but not to the same extent as most people).
Posted by: Jordan Lee 27th March 2020, 01:41 AM
I think this is a vast improvement on any of their official singles since Touch tbh.
Im hoping it can at least be a long runner if it doesn’t have a high peak. But yeah this is pretty solid on first listen.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 27th March 2020, 03:41 AM
Starting strong on itunes.
Posted by: Rossco 27th March 2020, 07:44 AM
This is brilliant! Back to what they do best. It sounds like a cross of Touch and No More Sad Songs which of course is not a bad thing!
Posted by: M477h3w 27th March 2020, 07:46 AM
I’m on my third listen and it gets better each time. Very upbeat, danceable and pure fun! Love it.
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 08:03 AM
Radio 1 have played this twice already! They’re definitely on board even if it doesn’t get added to the playlist this week. Capital haven’t given it a spin yet (). Also bumped down to #5 on NMF in favour of PND/Rihanna.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 27th March 2020, 08:34 AM
LOVE this!
I don't know if it's exactly what they need right now, but I really hope it does well for them.
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 08:56 AM
#1 on iTunes!
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 09:05 AM
Perrie confirmed the brazil shoot was for the 2nd single. NOT break up song. MV should be coming soon then!!
Posted by: JulianNial 27th March 2020, 09:15 AM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 27 2020, 09:05 AM)
Perrie confirmed the brazil shoot was for the 2nd single. NOT break up song. MV should be coming soon then!!
See I knew it!!
Posted by: Liаm 27th March 2020, 09:19 AM
I think this will do well tbh, the whole synthy 80s vibe is quite popular now with Dua Lipa and then Blinding Lights by The Weeknd too - I'm here for this vibe
Posted by: Scene 27th March 2020, 09:25 AM
I like the idea of this. The 80's synths I'm definitely here for. It does sound a bit pedestrian though. I hope they do well with it regardless because they usually deliver. Probably their best single since Woman Like Me imo. On the plus side, it does have a "grower" vibe about it so maybe it will have longevity and replay value on streaming.
Posted by: slowdown73 27th March 2020, 09:44 AM
This is a lot better than most of their recent output!
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 27th March 2020, 09:44 AM
QUOTE(Scene @ Mar 27 2020, 09:25 AM)
I like the idea of this. The 80's synths I'm definitely here for. It does sound a bit pedestrian though. I hope they do well with it regardless because they usually deliver. Probably their best single since Woman Like Me imo. On the plus side, it does have a "grower" vibe about it so maybe it will have longevity and replay value on streaming.
Have they even released a single of note since 'Woman Like Me'?
Posted by: shindymindy 27th March 2020, 09:50 AM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Mar 27 2020, 09:44 AM)
Have they even released a single of note since 'Woman Like Me'?
I thought the same thing
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 10:06 AM
Lyric video is up!
It's actually really well done!
Posted by: AV102 27th March 2020, 10:15 AM
I think I'm hearing leanne on lead vocals on the chorus
Posted by: Dane 27th March 2020, 10:15 AM
Totally in love with this. For me it’s already one of their best. Up there with Touch & NMSS. Really hoping it can smash for them.
Posted by: StayatHaus 27th March 2020, 10:16 AM
I love this 😭😭😭 the production *.*
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 10:27 AM
Great news about being #1 on iTunes! Very happy about that. Unfortunately airplay is gonna be so weak for this week at least Capital are awful for using them and their name nowadays. Radio 1 I think will get on board next week, I just think they're gonna be highlighting Dua a LOT this week, so it was kind of expected.
Fingers crossed this can still become a hit for them!
Posted by: Jordan Lee 27th March 2020, 11:05 AM
Not at all surprised they at least got the iTunes #1.
They’ve always done well on sales only especially in debut week.
Streaming wise where did Bounce Back debut at?
Posted by: shindymindy 27th March 2020, 11:10 AM
They've got quite a good lead on iTunes
Hopefully Spotify / streaming goes in their favour
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 11:12 AM
QUOTE(Jordan Lee @ Mar 27 2020, 11:05 AM)
Not at all surprised they at least got the iTunes #1.
They’ve always done well on sales only especially in debut week.
Streaming wise where did Bounce Back debut at?
Think it was 17 on spotify first day.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 11:32 AM
Yeah dont expect anywhere near that! They have Dua and Skepta albums to contend with!
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 11:36 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 27 2020, 11:32 AM)
Yeah dont expect anywhere near that! They have Dua and Skepta albums to contend with!
Where abouts do you think it will debut?
Posted by: 365 27th March 2020, 11:41 AM
It'll debut around 50 on Spotify I guess? Hopefully it can break the top 50 though. Bounce Back's Spotify support was insane.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 11:45 AM
Joe's being more optimistic than I am. I'm lowkey expecting a Rita/Ellie debut lol gahhhh. Idk. Im just fearing the worst!
Posted by: Jordan Lee 27th March 2020, 11:54 AM
I think it’ll debut maybe between 35 - 50?
Posted by: shindymindy 27th March 2020, 11:56 AM
I think a debut in the top 40 is doable
Posted by: JulianNial 27th March 2020, 12:11 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 27 2020, 11:45 AM)
I'm lowkey expecting a Rita/Ellie debut lol gahhhh. Idk. Im just fearing the worst!
The difference is, this is actually a good song.
Posted by: Wall 27th March 2020, 12:40 PM
They should easily debut top 50!
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 12:50 PM
Top 50 debut im thinking. Even if its lower than we expect it will soon rise when the album tracks leave the charts. Kinda hoping this gets a TTH add, wishful thinking i know!
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 12:57 PM
They're doing really well on Apple Music. So that's very promising.
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 12:58 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 27 2020, 12:57 PM)
They're doing really well on Apple Music. So that's very promising.
51 already. Good start
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 12:59 PM
I can’t see a Rita/Ellie-style debut on the cards. NMF + Hot Hots + their fanbase alone should give them a respectable debut. That being said, Capital are paying this dust despite interviewing the girls multiple times the past few days, so that certainly won’t help. I know they took a few days to get on board with ‘Bounce Back’, but it at least had the R1 A-list giving it exposure.
Posted by: Jack 27th March 2020, 01:07 PM
I love this! Reminds me of something Aly & AJ might do which is no bad thing!
Posted by: Mixxer 27th March 2020, 01:20 PM
It's definitely a grower. Wish the chorus was more explosive ala SOTME/BM.
Posted by: shindymindy 27th March 2020, 01:24 PM
Not LM being higher on US iTunes than the new Rihanna song!
17 NEW Little Mix - Break Up Song 18 NEW PARTYNEXTDOOR & Rihanna - BELIEVE IT
Posted by: troylovesmusic 27th March 2020, 01:37 PM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Mar 27 2020, 01:24 PM)
Not LM being higher on US iTunes than the new Rihanna song!
17 NEW Little Mix - Break Up Song 18 NEW PARTYNEXTDOOR & Rihanna - BELIEVE IT
I mean it’s hardly Rihanna’s new song it’s just a feature for PARTYNEXTDOOR would be different if it was Rihanna’s 1st single from her new album still good to see them top 20 over there though .
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 01:51 PM
15 on iTunes US now!
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 02:09 PM
Really impressive that the US mixers are still as loyal as they've ever been.
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 02:16 PM
Definitely! Didnt bounce back peak quite high too?
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 02:16 PM
Now 37 on Apple Music. Up 14.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 27th March 2020, 02:32 PM
Hopefully it can hold steady on itunes and gain significantly on streaming sites.
Posted by: caseclosed 27th March 2020, 02:38 PM
RCA must pull through with the TTH placing. Woman Like Me had the vertical video and the track there.
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 02:50 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Mar 27 2020, 02:38 PM)
RCA must pull through with the TTH placing. Woman Like Me had the vertical video and the track there.
How long did the old label take to add woman like me to TTH? wasnt it closer to the mv release date?
Posted by: shadow2009 27th March 2020, 02:52 PM
It's so funny/sad seeing them constantly do so well on US iTunes with all their big releases and yet after eight years they've still never had a hit there and never will.
Wings, These Four Walls (as an instant grat), Black Magic, Shout Out To My Ex, Woman Like Me, Bounce Back and now this have all went like top 40 there at least.
Posted by: LMLou 27th March 2020, 03:01 PM
Really like this it's a great direction for them. I just wish the chorus hit a little harder, or there was more a pre-chorus build up to make the chorus feel bigger. But the overall tone of the song is great
Posted by: Robbie. 27th March 2020, 03:07 PM
Vertical video on Hot Hits!
Posted by: JulianNial 27th March 2020, 03:19 PM
About to go top 10 on US iTunes!
Posted by: Defaze 27th March 2020, 03:21 PM
QUOTE(Robbie. @ Mar 27 2020, 03:07 PM)
Vertical video on Hot Hits!
Yaaas. They’ve also moved the non-video version up. Really got a good feeling about this track!
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 05:29 PM
Up to 28 on Apple Music now
Posted by: legendsglory 27th March 2020, 05:33 PM
How many streams do you think this will get in a day? Im intrigued. Bounce Back got 1.3M so maybe around there?
Posted by: caseclosed 27th March 2020, 06:06 PM
I'm being pessimistic about Spotify.
Posted by: Scene 27th March 2020, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Mar 27 2020, 10:44 AM)
Have they even released a single of note since 'Woman Like Me'?
Think About Us and Bounce Back.
Edit: I know BB is seen as a misfire by most but I quite liked it.
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 07:59 PM
Any last min predictions for Spotify debut tomorrow?
I'm gonna be pessimistic and say 70-90 (with Dua's entire album, a few PartyNextDoor album tracks And a fair amount of Skepta's album all above)
Posted by: LMLou 27th March 2020, 08:22 PM
Considering its top 30 on Apple Music Im gonna guess it'll at leats make top 50 on Spotify. I don't think much of Dua's album will debut above this at all I'll say #31 debut but it'll peak a little higher later on in the week
Posted by: Seinfeld 27th March 2020, 08:45 PM
The production on this is absolutely lush!
Great song, easily their best single since Power for me. Nothing groundbreaking but so joyful and fun with so much replayability. Radio 1 and Capital should hopefully eat this up as it’s so radio friendly and carefree.
Posted by: LewisGT 27th March 2020, 09:08 PM
I think it will debut at ~30 on Spotify behind 7 of the Skepta/Chip/Adz songs and the Partynextdoor/Rihanna collab. I don't think any of the Dua Lipa album tracks will be above it (maybe 1 or 2 at most).
Posted by: Jonjo 27th March 2020, 10:54 PM
I'm just so struck with this. I'm surprised by those comments saying that the chorus could do with more punch as I think it hits hard the way it does
Just so carefree and aahhhh! At least our ears have been blessed, if nothing else!
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 12:53 AM
Number 9 on US iTunes!
Andra Day - Rise Up is at 4 so that received a random boost!
EDIT: Also #2 Worldwide!
Posted by: caseclosed 28th March 2020, 02:44 AM
I don’t usually follow Apple Music so I don’t know the usual parameters, but it’s up to 18 in the UK.
Posted by: Scene 28th March 2020, 09:12 AM
I think it will debut at 38 on Spotify.
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 10:33 AM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Mar 28 2020, 02:44 AM)
I don’t usually follow Apple Music so I don’t know the usual parameters, but it’s up to 18 in the UK.
That's a great result so far! There's about 4 random album tracks above them from Skepta (+1 single of his & +3 singles from Dua). That's v good going! Fingers crossed it keeps up
Posted by: Defaze 28th March 2020, 12:56 PM
Apparently this did 1.28M streams yesterday, which is ~50k less than ‘Bounce Back’. Not horrible considering its worse placements and virtually 0 airplay.
Posted by: shindymindy 28th March 2020, 01:05 PM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 28 2020, 12:56 PM)
Apparently this did 1.28M streams yesterday, which is ~50k less than ‘Bounce Back’. Not horrible considering its worse placements and virtually 0 airplay.
And no performance / promo etc
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 01:06 PM
That's an excellent result overall! Especially because usually a Bounce Back type hit would have damaged further singles in the future. So I'm really happy with that.
Woman Like Me — 1,924,459 Shout Out To My Ex — 1,498,094 Bounce Back — 1,337,956 Break Up Song — 1,288,911 Reggaetón Lento (Remix) — 858,500 Only You — 713,405 Black Magic — 580,576 Power — 498,174 FU — 406,761
Also, Bounce Back got a much bigger instant push. A-list on R1 and strong Spotify playlisting...
Posted by: 365 28th March 2020, 01:12 PM
Yeah Bounce Back's Spotify push was much bigger, so I'm quite surprised!
Posted by: Court 28th March 2020, 02:09 PM
For comparison, Skeptas tracks range from 157k to 698k total plays (I’m not sure if any of the tracks were already out before yesterday. Although Break Up Song has way more, I’d assume Skepta has a much higher percentage of UK streams.
Duas album tracks all for more streams than Break Up Song but more of them probably come from other countries than LM as she had much better Spotify exposure and has a hit single in a lot of other markets.
I’d say they stand a good chance of debuting in the Top 50.
Posted by: Connor. 28th March 2020, 02:26 PM
‘Break Up Song’ debuts at #16 on Spotify. Not a bad start.
Posted by: shindymindy 28th March 2020, 02:26 PM
That’s a great start
Posted by: George.keh 28th March 2020, 02:32 PM
Really impressed with that debut
Posted by: Defaze 28th March 2020, 02:33 PM
I honestly thought that the recent string of underperformances would diminish their hype slightly, but that’s a fantastic start! The power of a good song!
Posted by: 365 28th March 2020, 02:34 PM
Wow that's fantastic! Imagine if it had had the support Bounce Back had!
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 02:40 PM
Incredible start. Extremely happy with that!
Now for the real test and see where it holds up on tomorrows chart. Very happy with it
Posted by: Wall 28th March 2020, 02:48 PM
I can see it debut at around #12
Posted by: caseclosed 28th March 2020, 02:51 PM
I wish it'd been added to Today's Top Hits. Most of the big releases are there so it's almost impossible to see its streaming potential with that big of a gap in playlist followers.
Posted by: 365 28th March 2020, 06:59 PM
This is the most I've been captivated by a Little Mix song in a long time! I'm so happy to have them back.
Posted by: legendsglory 28th March 2020, 07:08 PM
Incredible start! Really want this to smash!
Posted by: M477h3w 28th March 2020, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 28 2020, 07:08 PM)
Incredible start! Really want this to smash!
Same! I’m hoping it’ll be a decent sized hit like WLM at least.
Posted by: legendsglory 28th March 2020, 08:34 PM
QUOTE(M477h3w @ Mar 28 2020, 07:57 PM)
Same! I’m hoping it’ll be a decent sized hit like WLM at least.
Its doing very well on apple music and is still doing good on iTunes. The spotify debut was really good too! They just need more radio plays.
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 08:56 PM
"decent sized hit like Woman Like Me"
Can we all stop underplaying WLM's success? It's one of their biggest hits. They'll be lucky to get a hit as big as that again in all honesty! This could be a cute 600k+ seller though providing they get timing and playlisting right!
Posted by: Jordan Lee 28th March 2020, 09:13 PM
yeah I agree.
WLM is my least fave thing they’ve ever done but if this did anywhere near as good as that I’d be thrilled. It was a smash!
Posted by: M477h3w 28th March 2020, 09:17 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 28 2020, 08:56 PM)
"decent sized hit like Woman Like Me"
Can we all stop underplaying WLM's success? It's one of their biggest hits. They'll be lucky to get a hit as big as that again in all honesty! This could be a cute 600k+ seller though providing they get timing and playlisting right!
I wasn’t underplaying WLM’s success at all? I just stated that it was their last big hit and I want them to have another big hit. ‘Decent sized hit’ in my terminology means it did very well. So chill.
Posted by: 365 28th March 2020, 09:39 PM
I'm not sure if they'll ever get a hit as big as Woman Like Me ever again, tbh. I'd be happy with something 'Never Really Over' sized (with a peak more reflective of it).
Posted by: Jonjo 28th March 2020, 11:35 PM
This really reminds me of 'Nothing Else Matters'. Especially the post chorus "Ain't no more tears. Ain't gonna cry. Boy, I'll do anything to get you off my mind."
Posted by: Jay ☆ 29th March 2020, 12:34 AM
QUOTE(M477h3w @ Mar 28 2020, 09:17 PM)
I wasn’t underplaying WLM’s success at all? I just stated that it was their last big hit and I want them to have another big hit. ‘Decent sized hit’ in my terminology means it did very well. So chill.
"Decent" typically means "acceptable standard/satisfactory", so I understand Jonjo thinking that decent understates how well Woman Like Me performed, with it being #2 / 6 weeks in the Top 5 / Platinum
Posted by: Liam.k. 29th March 2020, 01:05 AM
I think the perception that 'Woman Like Me' wasn't as big of a hit as it was could be down to it not having a particularly huge weekly sales, which is what we were used to after 'Black Magic' and 'Shout Out to My Ex'. However, there was a few things to consider here: 1) 'Shout Out to My Ex' premiered with an X Factor performance and the video dropped at the start of the second week, 'Woman Like Me' had its X Factor performance and video in its third week; 2) look at the general sales from Autumn 2016 and Autumn 2018, the sales are much lower as downloads continued to drop (and I think there was a streaming ratio change as well); 3) the initial reception to 'Woman Like Me' wasn't as immediately positive like it had been for 'Shout Out to My Ex', it took a couple of weeks for opinions to change.
I also think the way 'Woman Like Me' didn't seem to sell the album as well as expected could also have hindered people's perception of the song. I remember thinking after LM5 debuted at #3 "it's alright, it'll remain consistent in the Top 10 over Christmas, which it didn't, then I thought "it's okay, it'll jump straight back up again in the New Year, which it didn't.
Posted by: Purple Kecleon 29th March 2020, 04:47 AM
QUOTE(Jay ☆ @ Mar 28 2020, 05:34 PM)
"Decent" typically means "acceptable standard/satisfactory", so I understand Jonjo thinking that decent understates how well Woman Like Me performed, with it being #2 / 6 weeks in the Top 5 / Platinum
It's all about metrics though. WLM's success is understated when compared to what the market as a whole was like at the time, but when considering Little Mix's track record leading up to LM5 it's a "decent sized hit" at best.
Posted by: Jay ☆ 29th March 2020, 06:12 AM
Even compared to their own track record, Woman Like Me did extremely well for them:
Weeks inside the Top 10, in numerical order (i.e. not necessarily the chart run order): 01-01-01-02-03-03-05-06-07-09-10 Shout Out to My Ex [11 weeks] 05-05-05-06-06-06-07-07-07-09-09 Reggaeton Lento [11 weeks] 04-04-04-04-04-04-05-06-08-10 Touch [10 weeks] 02-02-02-03-03-05-06-07-08 Woman Like Me [9 weeks] 06-06-08-08-09-09-10-10 Power [8 weeks] 01-01-01-03-04-06-10 Black Magic [7 weeks] 01-04-04-07 Wings [4 weeks] 01-02-06 Cannonball [3 weeks] 03-05-08 Move [3 weeks] 06-07-08 Secret Love Song [3 weeks] 03 DNA [1 week] 06 Salute [1 week] 06 Word Up! [1 week] 10 Bounce Back [1 week]
Fourth longest run in the Top 10. Only Shout Out to My Ex managed a longer stay inside the Top 3. ACR robbed Woman Like Me of at least two more weeks in the Top 10.
When it comes to sales, Woman Like Me is their 7th best selling single out of 24 singles, and also their second best selling lead single.
Bar the fact it didn't peak at #1, I'm not sure what more it could have done (I feel like how LM5 performed off the back of it is a separate discussion, it doesn't take away from how big a single it was). Woman Like Me was undoubtedly a huge hit, in terms of the market at the time and their career!
Posted by: 365 29th March 2020, 07:35 AM
QUOTE(Purple Kecleon @ Mar 29 2020, 04:47 AM)
It's all about metrics though. WLM's success is understated when compared to what the market as a whole was like at the time, but when considering Little Mix's track record leading up to LM5 it's a "decent sized hit" at best.
Not sure what this means? It stuck around for ages and would be on 1,100,000 sales on the same ratio as the other singles. It was kept off #1 by two songs. First Shallow, and second Thank U Next - both of which are the biggest hits of Gaga and Ariana's careers here.
The only thing I'd say about Woman Like Me; is that not good choice of song to sell albums. They should have released it in the Summer and released The Cure/Monster In Me etc in Q4.
Posted by: SKOB 29th March 2020, 09:35 AM
What is this WLM discussion lol? It's probably the most recent song that "general public" even remembers from them.
Posted by: 777666jason 29th March 2020, 09:40 AM
I'm hoping it does well really liking it so far only thing I domt like is how it just cuts off abruptly like mid word does that bug anyone else
Posted by: caseclosed 29th March 2020, 11:05 AM
I know it doesn’t mean much nowadays and it’ll probably lose it soon, but it’s holding up much better than I expected it to be on Itunes.
Posted by: JulianNial 29th March 2020, 11:41 AM
I cannot wait for the live performances of this, so sad we'll be missing festival season this year. This already feels like a classic to me. Any midweek updates?
Posted by: legendsglory 29th March 2020, 11:57 AM
Now 2.1M streams on the spotify counter. Up 843k. Not the best but not a bad decrease at all, i expected it to free fall in streams ngl. Really hoping it gets put higher on HH though.
Posted by: *Tim 29th March 2020, 12:30 PM
I can't help but feel a bit disappointed by the chorus? It sounds so flat to me. Hoping it will grow tbh
Posted by: Court 29th March 2020, 01:23 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 29 2020, 07:57 AM)
Now 2.1M streams on the spotify counter. Up 843k. Not the best but not a bad decrease at all, i expected it to free fall in streams ngl. Really hoping it gets put higher on HH though.
That’s not bad considering the lack of big playlist support outside the UK. I think it should be enough to keep them in the Top 50 today.
Posted by: caseclosed 29th March 2020, 01:44 PM
Up to #14 on Apple Music UK and #3 on Amazon UK Chart (not sure how relevant it is, but great nonetheless that it's still climbing). New peak on both.
It's about to fall to #2 on Itunes though.
Posted by: shindymindy 29th March 2020, 02:12 PM
Down to 25 on Spotify
Posted by: caseclosed 29th March 2020, 02:17 PM
It's doing better than Bounce Back, which fell from 17 to 30.
Posted by: Jonjo 29th March 2020, 02:29 PM
Yep. Happy with that hold, but I assume the usual "weekend effect" wasn't in place this weekend due to being on lockdown so probably benefitted. Hope it can stabilise!
Posted by: M477h3w 29th March 2020, 02:43 PM
I’m happy with that.
Posted by: shindymindy 29th March 2020, 02:52 PM
I feel like this one will stick around for a while.
Posted by: legendsglory 29th March 2020, 03:06 PM
The girls havent filmed a music video for this yet.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 29th March 2020, 03:46 PM
Hard to know where this will debut this week, would top 25 be safe?
Posted by: Jonjo 29th March 2020, 04:22 PM
#5 in the first look chart!
I hope that's enough to secure top 15!
Posted by: JulianNial 29th March 2020, 04:28 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 29 2020, 03:06 PM)
The girls havent filmed a music video for this yet.
You're right, they recorded the video for the 2nd single which was originally the lead single, but they switched to this pretty last minute and it was the video for this that they were supposed to be shooting in Brasil. We will see what they manage to do about it.
Posted by: legendsglory 29th March 2020, 04:44 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 29 2020, 05:22 PM)
#5 in the first look chart!
I hope that's enough to secure top 15!
How do you know?
Posted by: Jonjo 29th March 2020, 05:06 PM
Oops. It'd not been announced yet! Lmao
Made invisible for now ��
Posted by: Mixxer 29th March 2020, 05:44 PM
First look chart : #5, hopefully it manages to stay top 20 by Friday.
Posted by: RobBot 29th March 2020, 05:44 PM
#5 on First Look is a good start!
Posted by: Hiyaaaa 29th March 2020, 05:47 PM
hopefully it manages top 15
Posted by: Defaze 29th March 2020, 05:54 PM
It's also #1 on the Official Big Top 40, which is obviously meaningless but should hopefully encourage Capital to play it. I'm sure I read that their playlist gets updated on a Tuesday -- iirc that's when they started supporting 'Bounce Back'.
Posted by: 777666jason 29th March 2020, 06:19 PM
QUOTE(JulianNial @ Mar 29 2020, 04:28 PM)
You're right, they recorded the video for the 2nd single which was originally the lead single, but they switched to this pretty last minute and it was the video for this that they were supposed to be shooting in Brasil. We will see what they manage to do about it.
Interesting cant wait to hear that one and see why they switched last minute
Posted by: M477h3w 29th March 2020, 06:37 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Mar 29 2020, 03:06 PM)
The girls havent filmed a music video for this yet.
oooh, I wonder if we will get a music video right now?
Posted by: TR252 29th March 2020, 06:56 PM
Really enjoying this song! When I’ve finished playing Dua Lipas new album, I stick this in as an album finisher.
Posted by: Jonjo 29th March 2020, 09:32 PM
Yeah, I'm really hoping it's enough to secure a top 15 debut
It's exactly the position they need to be in rn in order to get radio on board. They only got knocked off number 1 on iTunes earlier tonight, so that's a good sign! I can see it hovering in the top 10 on iTunes for a while. I hope streaming continues to do well for them.
Posted by: Jay ☆ 30th March 2020, 03:27 AM
Great start in the midweeks
Posted by: Hiyaaaa 30th March 2020, 07:48 AM
Looks like Capital are supporting this now
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 30th March 2020, 07:59 AM
QUOTE(Hiyaaaa @ Mar 30 2020, 08:48 AM)
Looks like Capital are supporting this now
They are they played it this morning
I’m actually quite shocked they are still getting support usually girlbands have a shelf life so even if sales end up being slower than the bigger era’s they’ve done so well to still be getting streaming and sales.
Break Up Song is definitely in my top 3, it’s by far one of the best.
Posted by: tommie 30th March 2020, 08:26 AM
QUOTE(Mr. C. Joel @ Mar 30 2020, 08:59 AM)
They are they played it this morning
I’m actually quite shocked they are still getting support usually girlbands have a shelf life so even if sales end up being slower than the bigger era’s they’ve done so well to still be getting streaming and sales.
Break Up Song is definitely in my top 3, it’s by far one of the best.
To be fair, most groups seem to break up over ridiculous things and just be drama central, girl groups of course being especially notorious for this sort of thing. I can't really think of a girl group that's managed to stay together for nine years straight without changing members. They've at least been smart enough to realise that solo careers rarely happen for more than an album or two so they might be smart enough not to just break up.
Posted by: Defaze 30th March 2020, 08:44 AM
Capital played it because Jade was a guest (again) on the Breakfast Show, so jury’s still out on whether they’re actually supporting it. It’s depressing that they’ve done countless interviews over the past week and Capital are reciprocating by giving them the bare minimum. It really shouldn’t be this difficult for an act of their standing to secure airplay.
Posted by: legendsglory 30th March 2020, 10:41 AM
Up to 26 on HH. Glad to see it rising!
Posted by: Jonjo 30th March 2020, 11:17 AM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Mar 30 2020, 09:44 AM)
Capital played it because Jade was a guest (again) on the Breakfast Show, so jury’s still out on whether they’re actually supporting it. It’s depressing that they’ve done countless interviews over the past week and Capital are reciprocating by giving them the bare minimum. It really shouldn’t be this difficult for an act of their standing to secure airplay.
Agreed. Capital's treatment of them is irritating af.
Posted by: Jonjo 30th March 2020, 01:11 PM
#6 in the mids and just 3k ahead of #11. Fingers crossed streaming is strong enough to keep them ahead!
Posted by: legendsglory 30th March 2020, 01:19 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 30 2020, 02:11 PM)
#6 in the mids and just 3k ahead of #11. Fingers crossed streaming is strong enough to keep them ahead!
Do you think it will stay top 10?
Posted by: StupidLove 30th March 2020, 01:56 PM
I really wanted it to stay top 5, I HATE that Lonely song! Fingers crossed it stays top 10 at least.
Posted by: legendsglory 30th March 2020, 01:58 PM
Im hoping it at least peaks within the top 5. Its definitely their best single since the GD era.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 30th March 2020, 02:32 PM
This song really does feel like such a return to form, I'm properly loving it.
Also looks guaranteed for a top 10 debut, which is quite impressive. It feels like there's been no real hype around it (or maybe that 'Bounce Back' stole/killed any hype?).
Posted by: shindymindy 30th March 2020, 02:48 PM
Down 2 to 27 on Spotify
Posted by: legendsglory 30th March 2020, 02:54 PM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Mar 30 2020, 03:48 PM)
Down 2 to 27 on Spotify
Its holding up pretty well. Thinking it might rise a few places tomorrow due to it getting put a few spots higher on HH.
Posted by: 365 30th March 2020, 02:59 PM
Sunday streams are always bad for new releases, it should climb tomorrow. It's holding well on Apple Music at #15.
Posted by: M477h3w 30th March 2020, 04:49 PM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Mar 30 2020, 02:48 PM)
Down 2 to 27 on Spotify
Happy with this. Hope it maintain or rises tomorrow
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 30th March 2020, 05:10 PM
Number 6 in today's mids, really hope it stays top 10.
Posted by: Mixxer 30th March 2020, 05:16 PM
Didn't expect this to be this close to debuting in the top 10. Please don't be another #11
Posted by: Jonjo 30th March 2020, 05:17 PM
Back up to 14 on Apple Music
Usually a good indicator as to how it'll fare on Spotify. Hopefully a climb close to the top 20!
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 30th March 2020, 07:23 PM
QUOTE(Mixxer @ Mar 30 2020, 06:16 PM)
Didn't expect this to be this close to debuting in the top 10. Please don't be another #11
Hopefully not.
Posted by: shadow2009 30th March 2020, 07:36 PM
Sorry but the contrast in Jade/Leigh's work ethic and enthusiasm next to Perrie/Jesy is hilarious.
The first pair are ALWAYS doing media and promoting the brand (just this last month they had that interview in Brazil plus did the meet and greet while Jesy didn't) and then they were both on This Morning today as well, plus seem to be the most involved in terms of songwriting and pushing Wasabi and doing the video for it.
I love all four and it's no shade to the other two because they're entitled to do what they want in their free time but it's definitely blatantly obvious there's a divide in effort.
Posted by: caseclosed 30th March 2020, 08:37 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 30 2020, 05:17 PM)
Back up to 14 on Apple Music
Usually a good indicator as to how it'll fare on Spotify. Hopefully a climb close to the top 20!
I have to stop following Apple Music as it updates hourly so again today I was excited about it being #14 but then it went back to #16 and probably soon to #17. It's a rollercoaster.
Posted by: Jonjo 30th March 2020, 08:53 PM
QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Mar 30 2020, 08:36 PM)
Sorry but the contrast in Jade/Leigh's work ethic and enthusiasm next to Perrie/Jesy is hilarious.
The first pair are ALWAYS doing media and promoting the brand (just this last month they had that interview in Brazil plus did the meet and greet while Jesy didn't) and then they were both on This Morning today as well, plus seem to be the most involved in terms of songwriting and pushing Wasabi and doing the video for it.
I love all four and it's no shade to the other two because they're entitled to do what they want in their free time but it's definitely blatantly obvious there's a divide in effort.
Jesy did the KISS interview on her own, though? I believe she's doing Radio 2 interview too! I guess it's just a lot harder to get all 4 at one time in the current crisis.
Posted by: shindymindy 30th March 2020, 09:01 PM
They are all taking it in turns with the radio chats this time around
Posted by: Jonjo 30th March 2020, 10:49 PM
Jade and Leigh's interview on This Morning:
Jade seems insanely happy rn! She just seems in super good spirits and seeing her in hysterics over Leigh is adorable!
Posted by: Court 31st March 2020, 12:33 AM
The fact that the girls have different strengths and different personalities doesn’t speak to their effort or work ethic. Also, given Jesy’s struggles and insecurities associated with being in the limelight, it’s not really surprising that she doesn’t always want to be on camera.
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 31st March 2020, 10:58 AM
Why do Capital seem so reluctant to support them lately? They just use them for interviews! Still no playlisting for Break Up Song wasn't played at all during the breakfast show yet are #1 on the Big top 40?
Posted by: JulianNial 31st March 2020, 11:21 AM
#6 in the midweeks.
Posted by: shindymindy 31st March 2020, 11:25 AM
Top 10 debut is looking likely
Posted by: Jonjo 31st March 2020, 11:32 AM
It's actually number 7 today!
However, they only lost 390 copies from #11! So, *fingers crossed* a top 10 debut is looking very likely at this stage. Probably even out peaking Bounce Back!
*charts at #11 with 17 copies separating them from the top 10*
Posted by: 365 31st March 2020, 11:35 AM
Yeah, it's actually 1.4k ahead of 8 even at this stage. Keep streaming y'all. It deserves to peak/debut higher than Bouce Back.
Posted by: legendsglory 31st March 2020, 12:45 PM
Up to 13 on Apple Music. New peak
Posted by: legendsglory 31st March 2020, 12:45 PM
I hope this peaks in a few weeks, it doesnt deserve to be their lowest peaking lead!
Posted by: 365 31st March 2020, 01:16 PM
Capital and Radio 1 playlist updates should come tonight and Radio 2 tomorrow. Let's pray.
Posted by: legendsglory 31st March 2020, 01:16 PM
QUOTE(365 @ Mar 31 2020, 02:16 PM)
Capital and Radio 1 playlist updates should come tonight and Radio 2 tomorrow. Let's pray.
Hoping it gets added, it will be weird if it doesnt considering its 1 on big top 40.
Posted by: Hiyaaaa 31st March 2020, 01:54 PM
Apple Music the true saving grace
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 31st March 2020, 02:03 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 31 2020, 12:32 PM)
It's actually number 7 today!
However, they only lost 390 copies from #11! So, *fingers crossed* a top 10 debut is looking very likely at this stage. Probably even out peaking Bounce Back!
*charts at #11 with 17 copies separating them from the top 10*
7 is good today and it looks like they should hold onto top 10.
Posted by: M477h3w 31st March 2020, 02:38 PM
What are their current sales? I really hope it out peaks bounce back! Even if it starts at #9.
Posted by: shindymindy 31st March 2020, 02:39 PM
Sales are quite low at the moment - not sure what they're on
Posted by: caseclosed 31st March 2020, 02:42 PM
Well that's disappointing.
Posted by: 365 31st March 2020, 02:54 PM
I was expecting like #16 at the start of the week, so top 10 in any way would be great.
Posted by: shindymindy 31st March 2020, 03:05 PM
Down to 30 on Spotify
Posted by: Jonjo 31st March 2020, 03:05 PM
Top 10 will be a fantastic result. Anything in top 15 in all honesty.. the test will be how it holds up next week!
I really hope Capital and Radio 1 playlist!
Posted by: shadow2009 31st March 2020, 04:19 PM
A top ten debut is incredible for anyone in the streaming era let's face it. The problem is whether or not it will plummet out of the charts in a few weeks and that'll be everything over with again.
Posted by: StupidLove 31st March 2020, 05:51 PM
QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Mar 31 2020, 05:19 PM)
A top ten debut is incredible for anyone in the streaming era let's face it. The problem is whether or not it will plummet out of the charts in a few weeks and that'll be everything over with again.
So true, a top ten given the climate is impressive! I'd love for her to take over 'Lonely' and score 3 top 5 hits this Friday. A dream.
Posted by: Defaze 31st March 2020, 07:19 PM
QUOTE(StupidLove @ Mar 31 2020, 06:51 PM)
So true, a top ten given the climate is impressive! I'd love for her to take over 'Lonely' and score 3 top 5 hits this Friday. A dream.
I'm rooting for Dua as much as the next person, but I think you're a bit lost.
Agreed re a top 10 debut being a fantastic result. Anyone suggesting otherwise (hello Chart Prediction/Spotify thread) are seriously misinterpreting their place in the current chart landscape. Measuring their success now relative to the GW/GD eras is just asking to be disappointed. For them to even be scoring minor hits as a girl group over eight years into their career is a feat in itself.
Shame about Spotify. I think 'Bounce Back' had held better at this point, but again, it had much more favourable airplay and playlist support. Hoping Capital finally jump on board tomorrow.
Posted by: Social Hisstance 31st March 2020, 07:45 PM
QUOTE(Cqmerqn @ Mar 26 2020, 12:38 PM)
It’s like Blinding Lights’ little sister, cute but I’m not sure how big it’ll be.
Yes the production reminds me of Blinding Lights a bit. Girls Aloud went more synthy and mature pop for their later stuff of their career in 2008-9 so its good Little Mix have gone the same way.
Posted by: Dan17F1 31st March 2020, 09:16 PM
Do we know if this has been added to R1 or Capitals playlists this week?
Posted by: Jonjo 31st March 2020, 10:35 PM
QUOTE(365 @ Mar 31 2020, 02:16 PM)
Capital and Radio 1 playlist updates should come tonight and Radio 2 tomorrow. Let's pray.
C List at Radio 1
ALSO ON CAPITAL PLAYLIST!
Posted by: shindymindy 1st April 2020, 12:36 AM
Good - bout time.
Here’s to this smashing now please!
Posted by: caseclosed 1st April 2020, 03:32 AM
Has their song disappeared from Itunes?! It's not showing up on kworb.
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 1st April 2020, 05:47 AM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 1 2020, 04:32 AM)
Has their song disappeared from Itunes?! It's not showing up on kworb.
It vanished completely but it’s back now.
Posted by: M477h3w 1st April 2020, 06:59 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 31 2020, 10:35 PM)
C List at Radio 1 ALSO ON CAPITAL PLAYLIST!
Posted by: Defaze 1st April 2020, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 31 2020, 11:35 PM)
ALSO ON CAPITAL PLAYLIST!
It’s getting strong rotation too, so I guess it really was just a case of them snubbing it because it wasn’t on the playlist yet. I always figured Capital were more fluid in terms of playing tracks outwith their playlist, but apparently not. Yay for R1 too. I’m hoping this’ll be more of a slow-burner and actually grow with airplay, unlike Bounce Back.
Posted by: legendsglory 1st April 2020, 08:10 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 31 2020, 11:35 PM)
C List at Radio 1 ALSO ON CAPITAL PLAYLIST!
Finally! Ready for this to smash.
Posted by: legendsglory 1st April 2020, 08:17 AM
QUOTE(Defaze @ Apr 1 2020, 09:10 AM)
It’s getting strong rotation too, so I guess it really was just a case of them snubbing it because it wasn’t on the playlist yet. I always figured Capital were more fluid in terms of playing tracks outwith their playlist, but apparently not. Yay for R1 too. I’m hoping this’ll be more of a slow-burner and actually grow with airplay, unlike Bounce Back.
Been played 4 times already today!
Posted by: shindymindy 1st April 2020, 09:20 AM
Glad that Capital and Radio 1 are on board now - should start helping with iTunes and Spotify
Posted by: *Tim 1st April 2020, 09:57 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Mar 31 2020, 10:35 PM)
C List at Radio 1 ALSO ON CAPITAL PLAYLIST!
I thought this was april's fool for a second
Posted by: shadow2009 1st April 2020, 10:17 AM
I really want this to be a smash.
Think About Us/Bounce Back/One I've Been Missing were all underwhelming releases so I wasn't too bothered but this is too good to flop.
Apparently they're still #6 in the mids?
Posted by: caseclosed 1st April 2020, 01:34 PM
Spotify Update: #BreakUpSong
Day 1: 1,288,911 Day 2: 843,909 Day 3: 650,008 Day 4: 647,048 Day 5: 599,386
Total Streams: 4,029,262
'Bounce Back' in Spotify:
Day 1: 1,337,946 Day 2: 2,207,438 (+869,492) Day 3: 2,893,867 (+685,829) Day 4: 3,620,433 (+727,066) Day 5: 4,340,625 (+720,192)
Total Streams: 4,340,625
Bounce Back on HHUK: #19 on its debut day; fell to #27 on Monday, #28 on Wednesday and up to #18 on Friday (a week after release).
Posted by: Defaze 1st April 2020, 03:28 PM
Looks like this has been moved up on Hot Hits again. Now at #24 with the video #36. Capital are also absolutely spamming this now. I’m assuming it’s been added to the playlist with the highest rotation. We love to see it.
Posted by: legendsglory 1st April 2020, 04:13 PM
Yesss!! Really hoping this is big for them. Hoping it gets a top 10 debut this week and eventually a top 5 peak.
Posted by: caseclosed 1st April 2020, 05:12 PM
Down to 35 on Spotify. It's a shame, I don't know why it isn't picking up there.
Posted by: shindymindy 1st April 2020, 05:32 PM
I genuinely don't understand why it's not moving up on Spotify.
Posted by: M477h3w 1st April 2020, 05:40 PM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Apr 1 2020, 05:32 PM)
I genuinely don't understand why it's not moving up on Spotify.
Would it being added to radio playlists today make a difference? If so, the numbers will show in tomorrow Spotify update.
It really deserves to do well this song.
Posted by: Jonjo 1st April 2020, 06:07 PM
Spotify is going to be harder for newer songs right now I think. People aren't commuting to and from work. At home with their kids/other people so are less likely to listen to music on Spotify/Amazon etc.. It's doing about as expected as I expected it to rn (actually better as I had feared it wouldn't even go top 50 on debut let alone top 20 ) now that radio are on board, hopefully it'll stick around more. Tbf, the drops aren't as disastrous as they could be. It needs to stabilise soon though! Hopefully they're going for the slow burn method with this as opposed to straight away smash.
Basically, as gutted as I am that they're dropping, I am not concerned... yet. But then I have little knowledge on Spotify etc.. How is it holding on Apple Music? If it's still in the 13-17 region, it's doing great.
Posted by: shindymindy 1st April 2020, 06:08 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 1 2020, 07:07 PM)
Spotify is going to be harder for newer songs right now I think. People aren't commuting to and from work. At home with their kids/other people so are less likely to listen to music on Spotify/Amazon etc.. It's doing about as expected as I expected it to rn (actually better as I had feared it wouldn't even go top 50 on debut let alone top 20 ) now that radio are on board, hopefully it'll stick around more. Tbf, the drops aren't as disastrous as they could be. It needs to stabilise soon though! Hopefully they're going for the slow burn method with this as opposed to straight away smash.
Basically, as gutted as I am that they're dropping, I am not concerned... yet. But then I have little knowledge on Spotify etc.. How is it holding on Apple Music? If it's still in the 13-17 region, it's doing great.
Yeah, Apple is holding well so it's promising there
Posted by: 365 2nd April 2020, 07:53 AM
I'm glad to see it's on Capital's S list. Hopefully that helps it stabilise over the next week. People's listening patterns seem different to usual, which isn't helping with new songs, but hopefully Hot Hits continue to slowly move the song upwards so it starts to make some gains.
Posted by: legendsglory 2nd April 2020, 11:06 AM
Hows this holding up in todays mids?
Posted by: Jonjo 2nd April 2020, 11:17 AM
I'm expecting 8 or 9 today. Ngl, I'm nervous that they'll get number 11 tomorrow!
Give me 10 or 12 over 11 plz. Lmao
Posted by: caseclosed 2nd April 2020, 11:37 AM
Bounce Back was 8 on Thursday's mids then 10 on Friday. Hopefully a similar result, please not 1.
Posted by: Jonjo 2nd April 2020, 01:02 PM
8 today.
Fingers crossed for a top 10 debut tomorrow!
Posted by: M477h3w 2nd April 2020, 01:13 PM
I really hope it debuts in the top 10 tomorrow ahhhh. Ideally I’ll settle for a #9 debut!
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 2nd April 2020, 01:45 PM
If Mabel blocks this lmao
Posted by: 1hit1der 2nd April 2020, 01:48 PM
Keep streaming everyone - top 10's definitely possible!
BTW, has anyone heard Kamille's new song? Been playing these both non-stop.
Supporting the 5th member of LM
Posted by: caseclosed 2nd April 2020, 02:46 PM
Spotify Update: #BreakUpSong
Day 1: 1,288,911 Day 2: 843,909 Day 3: 650,008 Day 4: 647,048 Day 5: 599,386 Day 6: 560,727
Total Streams: 4,589,989
It keeps dropping...
Posted by: Jonjo 2nd April 2020, 11:55 PM
Only down one place today. I would like to hope that it will start stabilising and climbing soon!
Judgement day today! Do they have another top 10 hit or is it another unlucky 11?! EEEEEE
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 3rd April 2020, 10:40 AM
I'm certain it'll be top 10. Probably #9.
Posted by: caseclosed 3rd April 2020, 01:18 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 2 2020, 02:46 PM)
Spotify Update: #BreakUpSong
Day 1: 1,288,911 Day 2: 843,909 Day 3: 650,008 Day 4: 647,048 Day 5: 599,386 Day 6: 560,727
Total Streams: 4,589,989
It keeps dropping...
#BreakUpSong — Spotify Update:
Total Streams: 5,113,376 (+523,387)
It's now out of all the New Music Friday playlists.
Being removed from NMF playlists was a given, but it is slightly worrying that nothing seems to be helping this out on Spotify. I really hope this isn't another 'Bounce Back' scenario where it peaks high and collapses after a week, because this song deserves so much more.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 3rd April 2020, 02:18 PM
Ya it really needs a good steady chart run.
Posted by: caseclosed 3rd April 2020, 02:33 PM
It just doesn't make sense to me that it's been steady between #15-#18 on Apple Music the whole week whilst underperforming on Spotify.
Posted by: legendsglory 3rd April 2020, 04:17 PM
Debuts at 9. Their 15th top 10
Posted by: kyesolating 3rd April 2020, 04:59 PM
#9 is an amazing result!
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 05:23 PM
It needs to be higher on Todays Hot Hits and Hot Hits UK on Spotify for Spotify streaming to be benefitted, I think someone said their playlisting on Apple Music playlists are a lot stronger. Hopefully it'll start making ground now that radio playlisting is under way though. Im confident of a 2nd week top 20 tbh!
I'd be happy with a 9-16-15-12-13-11-16-16-... kinda run. Hopefully it happens
Posted by: Liam.k. 3rd April 2020, 05:30 PM
At the moment, I'm thinking a 'Stupid Love' type chart run, which would still be great.
Very happy it managed a #9 debut - it was actually quite close to missing out!
9 Little Mix 25,636 10 Mabel 25,196 11 Lil Mosey 25,134
Posted by: 365 3rd April 2020, 05:30 PM
Apparently they've had a top 10 single every year since 2011?
I can't think of any/many U.K. female pop acts that manage that?
Posted by: Liam.k. 3rd April 2020, 05:32 PM
'Bounce Back' opened with 30,908 btw - pretty good going that 'Break Up Song' had just 5k less given the huge support 'Bounce Back' had.
Posted by: legendsglory 3rd April 2020, 05:33 PM
QUOTE(365 @ Apr 3 2020, 06:30 PM)
Apparently they've had a top 10 single every year since 2011?
I can't think of any/many U.K. female pop acts that manage that?
Thats amazing! A top 10 single every year since their debut. Wow
Posted by: caseclosed 3rd April 2020, 05:44 PM
Down to 37 on Spotify.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 3rd April 2020, 05:45 PM
Really happy they made the top 10 and especially in a single digit number aswell.
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 3rd April 2020, 05:46 PM
It’s push on Apple Music was truly the saving grace
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 3rd April 2020, 05:54 PM
Now that its got one milestone out of the way and gone top 10, we need it to start steadying up now to have a decent week 2 position.
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 07:04 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 3 2020, 06:44 PM)
Down to 37 on Spotify.
That's down just a single place. I'll take it.
16-25-27-30-35-36-37 is their Spotify movement! It's tricky to measure and compare this to how it would've done on a normal weekday had people not been in lockdown. Everyone's commute to work and stumbling upon it on their journeys to and from work etc. Hopefully Spotify playlisting starts to move up as it's not in a terrible position (hence why they're only dropping no more than a few places each time) on their main playlists, but it can definitely be better.
Posted by: M477h3w 3rd April 2020, 07:17 PM
Not sure if anyone wants to know but I read that with the #9 debut today, Little Mix have held nearly all the 1-10 positions in the UK Singles Chart. They just need a number 7 and 8 position to make it all of the top 10.
Posted by: legendsglory 3rd April 2020, 07:18 PM
Really hoping it gets put on TTH. That would help loads! Its still 24 on hot hits too, realistically it needs to be around 10-15 to have a big increase
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 07:27 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Apr 3 2020, 08:18 PM)
Really hoping it gets put on TTH. That would help loads! Its still 24 on hot hits too, realistically it needs to be around 10-15 to have a big increase
Yep. Without TTH it needs to be around that region. The position it's at is perfectly fine if it can get a decent/similar position on TTH.. Grr. C'mon Spotify!
Posted by: Liam.k. 3rd April 2020, 07:29 PM
They've finally got Capital support, would be just typical for Spotify to start hindering them!
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 08:01 PM
Aha! Ikr?
I'm thinking they're gonna play the long game, hopefully with this one. My friend messaged me that they were on The One Show tonight! I don't watch it so I have no idea. Hopefully so!
Posted by: Liam.k. 3rd April 2020, 08:06 PM
Just had a check at YouTube and they were!
Perrie's wine in a gin glass, mood.
Posted by: legendsglory 3rd April 2020, 08:48 PM
I saw on twitter that apparently they were supposed to perform the single on the show tonight! What a shame, hopefully this one shows some longevity and sticks around for a while though.
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 10:00 PM
I am LOVING how much this is holding up on iTunes. It's down to 8, but there are FOUR charity tracks above it, so they'll be doing next to nothing in streams.
Posted by: caseclosed 3rd April 2020, 10:25 PM
It's showing at 10 here but it's holding up very well. I've actually noticed that today it barely got red updates. Radio 1's C List seems to have made much more of a difference than Capital's heavy rotation for some reason.
Posted by: kyesolating 3rd April 2020, 11:21 PM
i don't get why the girls can't shoot a video for this in their homes - they could get editing + lighting help, i'm sure.
i'm sure they all have new iphones - didn't selena + gaga shoot their music videos purely on their iphone?
Posted by: Jonjo 3rd April 2020, 11:29 PM
True. They could definitely do something like that to tide us over until they're able to shoot for the video (but it might even be too late by then!)
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Jade has now done the Tik tok BUS challenge.
Posted by: caseclosed 3rd April 2020, 11:35 PM
Leigh says here around 3:00 that they’re working on a video right now for the song... https://youtu.be/Q7pQJN21oXA
Posted by: kyesolating 3rd April 2020, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 4 2020, 12:35 AM)
Leigh says here around 3:00 that they’re working on a video right now for the song... https://youtu.be/Q7pQJN21oXA
amazing! thank you
Posted by: Jordan Lee 4th April 2020, 12:35 AM
QUOTE(365 @ Apr 3 2020, 06:30 PM)
Apparently they've had a top 10 single every year since 2011?
I can't think of any/many U.K. female pop acts that manage that?
I can’t think of anyone who’s done that in the same time period.
I don’t even think Ed or Drake have done that have they? (Not females but still that’s a really impressive top ten streak for them!
Posted by: Liam.k. 4th April 2020, 02:12 AM
I've had a check and this is what I found for female artists with the longest string of Top 10s across different years:
I thought Elvis Presley or Cliff Richard could have beaten that, yet they don't even appear on my list!
Posted by: legendsglory 4th April 2020, 07:57 AM
That great for them
Posted by: legendsglory 4th April 2020, 07:58 AM
This is holding up well on itunes and apple music, it really needs to rise on spotify!
Posted by: 365 4th April 2020, 08:58 AM
These are the top 10 singles of the past 10 years.
1️⃣ 2011 • Cannonball 2️⃣ 2012 • Wings • DNA 3️⃣ 2013 • Move 4️⃣ 2014 • Word Up • Salute 5️⃣ 2015 • Black Magic 6️⃣ 2016 • Secret Love Song • Shout Out To My Ex • Touch 7️⃣ 2017 • Power • Reggaetón Lento 8️⃣ 2018 • Woman Like Me 9️⃣ 2019 • Bounce Back 🔟 2020 • Breakup Song
Posted by: M477h3w 4th April 2020, 09:28 AM
QUOTE(Liam.k. @ Apr 4 2020, 02:12 AM)
I've had a check and this is what I found for female artists with the longest string of Top 10s across different years:
I thought Elvis Presley or Cliff Richard could have beaten that, yet they don't even appear on my list!
Great list, Elvis definitely had spell of 9 years with top 10 hits (if not more).
Posted by: legendsglory 4th April 2020, 10:16 AM
14 on Apple Music. Holding up very nicely!
Posted by: Liam.k. 4th April 2020, 10:30 AM
QUOTE(M477h3w @ Apr 4 2020, 10:28 AM)
Great list, Elvis definitely had spell of 9 years with top 10 hits (if not more).
Just had a double check and he did, don't know how I messed that up (I did do this at half 3 in the morning, in my defense! )
Elvis Presley: 11 years (1956-1966) 9 years (1969-1977)
Posted by: Liam.k. 4th April 2020, 10:34 AM
Anyway, I think it's most impressive that Little Mix have managed to achieve Top 10s across 10 different years. It's not like the physical era where it was easier to push a song into the Top 10 and it's not like the girls have been almost omnipresent in the way Elvis and Madonna were.
Posted by: Court 4th April 2020, 01:40 PM
Fell one place again on Spotify, but with four new entries above it. Maybe a sign of things turning around with the help of Radio 1?
Posted by: Jonjo 4th April 2020, 01:48 PM
QUOTE(Court @ Apr 4 2020, 02:40 PM)
Fell one place again on Spotify, but with four new entries above it. Maybe a sign of things turning around with the help of Radio 1?
That's good going! Praying it can climb a little. Im hoping the nice weather will benefit them as people are relaxing in the garden etc.. but then again when its nice weather people tend to stick to the tracks they know so 🤷♂️
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 4th April 2020, 03:37 PM
QUOTE(Liam.k. @ Apr 4 2020, 11:34 AM)
Anyway, I think it's most impressive that Little Mix have managed to achieve Top 10s across 10 different years. It's not like the physical era where it was easier to push a song into the Top 10 and it's not like the girls have been almost omnipresent in the way Elvis and Madonna were.
It's great for them to do that and I hope they can stretch that to at least 15 years.
Posted by: M477h3w 4th April 2020, 04:19 PM
QUOTE(Court @ Apr 4 2020, 01:40 PM)
Fell one place again on Spotify, but with four new entries above it. Maybe a sign of things turning around with the help of Radio 1?
Yes that’s actually really good. They’ve had more streams today than yesterday too.
Posted by: caseclosed 4th April 2020, 04:32 PM
They’ve actually had 40k less. They had 520k the day before and 480k yesterday... Things won’t change while they don’t get a higher Hot Hits UK placement or a Today’s Top Hits one.
Posted by: shadow2009 4th April 2020, 04:54 PM
Bounce Back chart run incoming.
Posted by: legendsglory 4th April 2020, 07:30 PM
Capital are still absolutely spamming this, i wish it had this radio support from the start! It really needs to improve on spotify tbh, when does HH usually update?
Posted by: caseclosed 4th April 2020, 08:02 PM
It's still 14 on Apple Music so it's holding up nicely.
Posted by: M477h3w 4th April 2020, 08:29 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 4 2020, 04:32 PM)
They’ve actually had 40k less. They had 520k the day before and 480k yesterday... Things won’t change while they don’t get a higher Hot Hits UK placement or a Today’s Top Hits one.
I meant on the UK Spotify Chart..
Posted by: caseclosed 4th April 2020, 09:48 PM
QUOTE(M477h3w @ Apr 4 2020, 08:29 PM)
I meant on the UK Spotify Chart..
Ohh, didn't know! That's good then, make sense it fell outside considering they're out of the NMF playlists.
Posted by: Jonjo 5th April 2020, 01:19 AM
A concept...
The girls are sat in their living rooms reading a comic book/watching the TV/listening to the radio etc.. opening bars play and they are transported through that technology in the 80's (paying homage to the most iconic 80's music video A-Ha - Take On Me) and maybe have it half animated/half them doing the tik tok choreo in their living rooms etc..
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Posted by: SKOB 5th April 2020, 09:40 AM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Apr 4 2020, 08:30 PM)
Capital are still absolutely spamming this, i wish it had this radio support from the start! It really needs to improve on spotify tbh, when does HH usually update?
It's been out for 9 days
It's not like they ignored it for a month or sth
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 10:11 AM
QUOTE(SKOB @ Apr 5 2020, 10:40 AM)
It's been out for 9 days
It's not like they ignored it for a month or sth
They didnt really play the song the first few days of release even when they were being interviewed. But now its on a heavy rotation.. Thats what i meant.
Posted by: Jonjo 5th April 2020, 12:15 PM
They went out the top 10 on iTunes but have managed to get back in by kicking Jake Quickenden out.
They have 4 tracks above them that are receiving either a charity single push (Matt Lucas #1) or it's 3x Bill Withers (who recently died). They'd be 6 right now without those.
I need Dance Monkey to FO though. Ugh.
Posted by: caseclosed 5th April 2020, 12:27 PM
Their playlist support on Spotify is very bad. It won't do anything there if it doesn't improve.
Posted by: caseclosed 5th April 2020, 12:27 PM
Their playlist support on Spotify is very bad. It won't do anything there if it doesn't improve.
Posted by: SKOB 5th April 2020, 12:59 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Apr 5 2020, 11:11 AM)
They didnt really play the song the first few days of release even when they were being interviewed. But now its on a heavy rotation.. Thats what i meant.
Ah, ok! It still hardly has an effect on anything chart-wise.
Posted by: Robbie. 5th April 2020, 01:07 PM
This needs a big push on Spotify for this to have a great chart run.. currently #13 on Apple Music, a new peak I think.
Posted by: Jonjo 5th April 2020, 01:09 PM
Yep #13 and climbing is a good sign!
Posted by: caseclosed 5th April 2020, 01:11 PM
This shows it climbs given the right push so I really can't see why they won't spend enough to get this a spot on TTH...
Over 427,122 streams overall yesterday. Let’s hope it maintained its position in the UK...
Up 16 spots to a new peak of #53 on Shazam UK.
Posted by: Rossco 5th April 2020, 02:24 PM
You’d think the label would want to be paying for a decent position in the playlists. The girls should do a virtual performance from home like other artists have been doing to get some exposure. Are music channels playing the lyric video?
Posted by: M477h3w 5th April 2020, 02:27 PM
It’s up one place on Spotify to #37 but with -3000 streams. I agree with a home performance would be great. Hopefully we get some sort of music video soon too.
Posted by: Rossco 5th April 2020, 02:50 PM
QUOTE(M477h3w @ Apr 5 2020, 03:27 PM)
It’s up one place on Spotify to #37 but with -3000 streams. I agree with a home performance would be great. Hopefully we get some sort of music video soon too.
Yeah it’s too good a song to underperform. I’m not bothered about peak position but would like them to have a consistent seller and get a few hundred thousand copies sold. Off I go to stream it again 🤣🤣
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 03:26 PM
How often does HH update?
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 5th April 2020, 04:19 PM
hh is horrendous right now, it’s so slow for updating for artists unless your Mabel or Dua
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 5th April 2020, 05:34 PM
Dropped out of top #20 but there’s two Bill Withers tracks ahead, I think with Apple Music it might get another week top 20.
Posted by: caseclosed 5th April 2020, 05:36 PM
Ouch.
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 05:49 PM
Omg no
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 06:05 PM
Really hoping this rises. This is their lead single, it shouldnt be leaving the top 20 on week 2..
Posted by: caseclosed 5th April 2020, 06:08 PM
It's definitely not being treated as a lead single on Spotify. Woman Like Me had a vertical video and the track itself on Today's Top Hits at this point.
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 06:12 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 5 2020, 07:08 PM)
It's definitely not being treated as a lead single on Spotify. Woman Like Me had a vertical video and the track itself on Today's Top Hits at this point.
Yeah, i really dont get why its not getting support support? They should be on TTH by now, they are even quite low on HH... Its getting treated like a buzz single, not a lead
Posted by: 365 5th April 2020, 06:15 PM
Im not sure if they'll ever get a single on TTH again tbh?
I was expecting a drop like this this week. It's only had 4 days on the capital playlist and R1 C list does nothing (needs B list at least). Once airplay picks up and HHUK moves it up, I can see the song spending a few more weeks top 15.
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 06:20 PM
QUOTE(365 @ Apr 5 2020, 07:15 PM)
Im not sure if they'll ever get a single on TTH again tbh?
I dont see why though.
Posted by: Jonjo 5th April 2020, 06:29 PM
2nd week drops are always worse than they seem. Look at Gaga. Fell straight out the top 5 to #15, but remained stable in that region since. I imagine they'll be about #19 on Friday. A discount on iTunes next Friday would be appreciated.
Apple Music is holding strong and Spotify are usually slightly later to the game due to not updating as frequently. We need a higher HHUK position if this is gonna take off. In the top 20 (15 preferably).
Not panicking just yet. It's doing about as expected I'd say. Lets just see where they are next week. The fact they climbed today on Spotify with Saturday streams indicates people are listening to it. Also, for some reason when Little Mix are B-List on R1 that's when they start to make a move.
I'm really confident this is gonna have a more stable run than Bounce Back did. Bounce Back's support was instant (straight to A on R1 the Friday it was released). This will be building.
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 06:40 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 5 2020, 07:29 PM)
2nd week drops are always worse than they seem. Look at Gaga. Fell straight out the top 5 to #15, but remained stable in that region since. I imagine they'll be about #19 on Friday. A discount on iTunes next Friday would be appreciated.
Apple Music is holding strong and Spotify are usually slightly later to the game due to not updating as frequently. We need a higher HHUK position if this is gonna take off. In the top 20 (15 preferably).
Not panicking just yet. It's doing about as expected I'd say. Lets just see where they are next week. The fact they climbed today on Spotify with Saturday streams indicates people are listening to it. Also, for some reason when Little Mix are B-List on R1 that's when they start to make a move.
I'm really confident this is gonna have a more stable run than Bounce Back did. Bounce Back's support was instant (straight to A on R1 the Friday it was released). This will be building.
Good point, im really hoping it remains stable until we get some sort of music video at least as that could give it a boost. Their videos usually provide a good boost.
I agree, if it goes top 15-20 on HH, it will start to go higher on the spotify charts, next time it updates i think it should be top 20. Its 24 now.
Capital are still playing this, 11 times today so far. So thats good i guess! Ill give it a few weeks before getting too negative but this song is too good to underperform
Posted by: Jonjo 5th April 2020, 06:41 PM
At least they're #1 for the 2nd week on the fake.. oops I mean "Official Top 40 Chart"
Posted by: legendsglory 5th April 2020, 06:43 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 5 2020, 07:41 PM)
At least they're #1 for the 2nd week on the fake.. oops I mean "Official Top 40 Chart"
Oop
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 5th April 2020, 07:19 PM
Hooefully they can get back into the top 20 by the end of the week.
Posted by: *Tim 5th April 2020, 10:24 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 5 2020, 06:41 PM)
At least they're #1 for the 2nd week on the fake.. oops I mean "Official Top 40 Chart"
Wy did they have to pick that thumbnail lmaooo
Posted by: M477h3w 6th April 2020, 07:05 AM
QUOTE(*Tim @ Apr 5 2020, 10:24 PM)
Wy did they have to pick that thumbnail lmaooo
I was just about to say that haha!
I really hope the songs climbs to stay in the top 20. It’s a great song and deserves a good run.
Posted by: tommie 6th April 2020, 07:20 AM
QUOTE(*Tim @ Apr 5 2020, 10:24 PM)
Wy did they have to pick that thumbnail lmaooo
At least it looks like she's having a good time while self, erm, "isolating".
Posted by: shindymindy 6th April 2020, 11:25 AM
18 on HH now
Step in the right direction
Posted by: 365 6th April 2020, 11:26 AM
QUOTE(shindymindy @ Apr 6 2020, 12:25 PM)
17 on HH now
Yay, up from 24! Tomorrow hopefully it'll start making some gains.
Posted by: Jonjo 6th April 2020, 11:30 AM
Fantastic news. I hope it's enough to push it back towards the top 30 (on Spotify) from tomorrow!
Posted by: caseclosed 6th April 2020, 12:54 PM
Break Up Song — Spotify Update:
Total Streams: 6,409,625 (+387,406)
Posted by: shindymindy 6th April 2020, 01:57 PM
Down 1 to 38
Hoping the higher HH placing will start helping
Posted by: StayatHaus* 6th April 2020, 02:16 PM
It's #22 in today's mids. Even if it's #19 come Friday that would be ok, just being in the 20s makes it look like a much worse situation.
I'm still really liking this and would be devastated if it continued to fall and became one of their lowest sellers!
Posted by: caseclosed 6th April 2020, 02:26 PM
Up to 8 on Itunes.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 6th April 2020, 02:45 PM
QUOTE(StayatHaus* @ Apr 6 2020, 03:16 PM)
It's #22 in today's mids. Even if it's #19 come Friday that would be ok, just being in the 20s makes it look like a much worse situation.
I'm still really liking this and would be devastated if it continued to fall and became one of their lowest sellers!
Ya i agree, number 19 would look so much better and im hoping it can manage it.
Posted by: 1hit1der 6th April 2020, 07:25 PM
We need a Break Up Song performance!!!
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 7th April 2020, 12:52 AM
Back up to 7 on itunes.
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 07:56 AM
Considering this was back up to 13/14 on Apple Music again yesterday, it really is strange that it keeps falling on Spotify. The support there isn't that much different now. Yesterday was from Sunday streams though, if it doesn't start to pick up in today's update it's concerning.
Airplay is quickly climbing, it's up to #13 on daily rolling airplay now.
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 7th April 2020, 09:18 AM
QUOTE(365 @ Apr 7 2020, 08:56 AM)
Considering this was back up to 13/14 on Apple Music again yesterday, it really is strange that it keeps falling on Spotify. The support there isn't that much different now. Yesterday was from Sunday streams though, if it doesn't start to pick up in today's update it's concerning.
Airplay is quickly climbing, it's up to #13 on daily rolling airplay now.
It’s getting loads of support on Apple Music though, it’s on the homepage 2nd song in hot songs, high up on key playlists too. Spotify just needs to place it higher and it will definitely start climbing.
Posted by: shadow2009 7th April 2020, 09:39 AM
I know that songs pick up on Spotify when they're placed high on playlists but it still baffles me that the power of a song doing well or not rests entirely on Spotify making that decision.
Like, for Little Mix they've got million selling singles and have had big albums plus sold out tours and even done stadium dates...where are all these people now? Surely they all follow the girls on social media or are aware that they have a new single? Where do all these fans go when it's time to stream their new music?
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 09:48 AM
QUOTE(shadow2009 @ Apr 7 2020, 10:39 AM)
I know that songs pick up on Spotify when they're placed high on playlists but it still baffles me that the power of a song doing well or not rests entirely on Spotify making that decision.
Like, for Little Mix they've got million selling singles and have had big albums plus sold out tours and even done stadium dates...where are all these people now? Surely they all follow the girls on social media or are aware that they have a new single? Where do all these fans go when it's time to stream their new music?
It's about not having a massive platform at the moment. They usually debuted their leads with big promo etc, but this one is a lockdown release with no video so it's not massively surprising it's a bit more of a slow burner. I feel relatively confident it will end up being more of an overall hit than 'Bounce Back', it's only just been added to the R1 C list.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 7th April 2020, 10:18 AM
Ya I think the same and that it will build its success more in the coming weeks.
Posted by: caseclosed 7th April 2020, 11:00 AM
Kworb shows this at 10 to me, how has it fallen 3 spots so suddenly?
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 11:03 AM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 7 2020, 12:00 PM)
Kworb shows this at 10 to me, how has it fallen 3 spots so suddenly?
A few songs overtook. iTunes isn't massively important though, it's not falling, it's quite stable.
Posted by: Jonjo 7th April 2020, 11:15 AM
As Little Mix fans we are so used to everything being instant. Promo, playlisting on radio, even positionings on big Spotify playlists, videos usually ready to go. They've done what they can with the limited promo available rn.
Like I said, this is gonna be a builder. Their lead singles usually get instantly strong radio support. We have to be patient wuth this one with every thing considered. I'm still confident this is gonna outlast BB.
I hope that Leigh is right and that they are doing a video or smthn rn.
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 7th April 2020, 11:59 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 7 2020, 12:15 PM)
As Little Mix fans we are so used to everything being instant. Promo, playlisting on radio, even positionings on big Spotify playlists, videos usually ready to go. They've done what they can with the limited promo available rn.
Like I said, this is gonna be a builder. Their lead singles usually get instantly strong radio support. We have to be patient wuth this one with every thing considered. I'm still confident this is gonna outlast BB.
I hope that Leigh is right and that they are doing a video or smthn rn.
It’s #13 on radio after it’s second week, y’all truly expect them to be #1 on everything immediately, they’re still getting more playlist exposure than most A-list popstars and radio plays!
Sure it’s not top 10 on HHUK but again even the biggest acts struggle to go high immediately, they’re doing more than fine especially with the vertical video pretty high.
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 12:06 PM
Yeah; tbh - even though airplay was non-existent most of last week I'm surprised how fast it's picking up!
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 01:39 PM
Finally a little climb on Spotify - up 3 places to #35
Posted by: Jonjo 7th April 2020, 02:01 PM
Keep going
Posted by: M477h3w 7th April 2020, 03:53 PM
I’ve heard the song several times on R2 and capital
Posted by: 365 7th April 2020, 04:23 PM
Up to B list on R1
Posted by: Jonjo 7th April 2020, 04:43 PM
Excellent news!
Hoping for an iTunes reduction this Friday! Bounce Back went to 59p in it's 4th week on the charts. Due to them being unable to promote the song etc.. they should discount it earlier and keep it staying afloat on iTunes.
Posted by: JulianNial 7th April 2020, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 7 2020, 05:43 PM)
Hoping for an iTunes reduction this Friday! Bounce Back went to 59p in it's 4th week on the charts. Due to them being unable to promote the song etc.. they should discount it earlier and keep it staying afloat on iTunes.
Yeh that would make complete sense, but I do often question RCA's judgement. Pray they surprise me.
Posted by: legendsglory 8th April 2020, 10:39 AM
It's now up to #9 on the radio airplay charts (rolling). Climbing very quickly! It's up 26 from last week so far!
Posted by: shindymindy 8th April 2020, 10:53 AM
That's an impressive climb!
Posted by: shindymindy 8th April 2020, 11:05 AM
17 on HH
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 11:37 AM
Isn’t it on the same position? Yesterday it was already showing to me right after Mabel’s vertical video.
Posted by: 365 8th April 2020, 11:46 AM
Yeah it's not moved, it's still #18 for me including videos.
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 11:55 AM
Has the playlist been updated yet?
Posted by: shindymindy 8th April 2020, 12:37 PM
Ah, my bad then
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 03:13 PM
Now Hot Hits has updated and the song has been moved up to #17, right above Mabel's video.
Yay!
Shindymindy was ahead of its time.
Posted by: shindymindy 8th April 2020, 03:19 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 8 2020, 04:13 PM)
Now Hot Hits has updated and the song has been moved up to #17, right above Mabel's video.
Yay!
Shindymindy was ahead of its time.
Boom - I could sense it!
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 04:12 PM
Up to 34 on Spotify UK (+12,802 streams compared to yesterday).
Posted by: Jonjo 8th April 2020, 05:02 PM
Going in the right direction!
I wish it was added to more of the bigger playlists on Spotify though. But this will do, for now. The girls need to get a video of some sort on Youtube, not an official video of some such, just a collection of something will do! Or record a performance that they can sendoff to be edited for a TV show like This Morning or something.
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 05:14 PM
I hope they upload the vertical video on Youtube as soon as possible, I'm sort of addicted to it.
Posted by: LikeLeeIs 8th April 2020, 05:25 PM
They should release vertical video as official video for atm
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 07:41 PM
Was checking its numbers and yesterday the song had the highest amount of streams on Spotify (in the UK) since the day after release (March 28th).
Posted by: legendsglory 8th April 2020, 09:29 PM
An insider has said we are getting an acoustic version of this on Friday! They were also the ones who leaked the wasabi music video dates too so im guessing its true.
Posted by: caseclosed 8th April 2020, 09:31 PM
It’s probably one of those fake acoustic versions like No More Sad Songs and Only You... This is a song that’d probably sound great in an acoustic version so I really hope we ger a real one at some point, if my assumption turns out to be correct...
Posted by: legendsglory 9th April 2020, 01:16 PM
Yeah hopefully not one of those fake versions..
Posted by: legendsglory 9th April 2020, 01:16 PM
Break Up Song — Spotify Update:
Total Streams: 7,652,811 (+407,786)
Posted by: Jonjo 9th April 2020, 01:22 PM
Up to 19 in the mids. another week top 20, as predicted, is likely
Posted by: legendsglory 9th April 2020, 01:28 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 9 2020, 02:22 PM)
Up to 19 in the mids. another week top 20, as predicted, is likely
Yesss Hoping it stays top 20 for a few more weeks atleast.
Posted by: Liam.k. 9th April 2020, 01:31 PM
Wasn't expecting it to climb 2 places from the Wednesday update! Must be due to Apple streams now being added. Potentially 'Godzilla' could overtake when YouTube streams for yesterday are added but it seems almost certain that they'll hold onto the Top 20!
Posted by: caseclosed 9th April 2020, 01:46 PM
QUOTE(legendsglory @ Apr 9 2020, 01:16 PM)
Break Up Song — Spotify Update:
Total Streams: 7,652,811 (+407,786)
That's 12k less than yesterday, let's hope it doesn't fall in the UK.
Yay for the mids, even if it's a bit lower now on AM and Itunes.
Posted by: Jonjo 9th April 2020, 01:59 PM
We need to ignore iTunes position atm tbh coz they won't be reflective at all due to so many charity songs that are out there right now so they'll do more or less nothing on streaming (whereas Little Mix would be selling this amount whether they're 4, 7, or 11 for example)
Posted by: Jay ☆ 9th April 2020, 02:03 PM
Really pleased that a second week in the top 20 is looking likely
Posted by: M477h3w 9th April 2020, 05:52 PM
QUOTE(Jay ☆ @ Apr 9 2020, 02:03 PM)
Really pleased that a second week in the top 20 is looking likely
Same, I hope for a few more weeks in the top 20
Posted by: 1hit1der 9th April 2020, 07:50 PM
Dua's doing the absolute most to promote her new single...
Hoping we get a quarantine performance of this soon! They'd be so much fun to watch
Posted by: Jonjo 9th April 2020, 11:30 PM
FFS.
I'm getting pissed off with their "acoustic versions".
The thing that pisses me off about them is that we know they're more than capable of doing acoustic versions properly. So WTF don't they just get LM to record a proper version?!
Posted by: Court 10th April 2020, 02:01 PM
#32 on Spotify now. Rising slowly but still rising.
Posted by: Jonjo 10th April 2020, 02:12 PM
Excellent.
Posted by: Brenda 💋 10th April 2020, 02:45 PM
QUOTE(1hit1der @ Apr 9 2020, 07:50 PM)
Dua's doing the absolute most to promote her new single...
Hoping we get a quarantine performance of this soon! They'd be so much fun to watch
That's a lot harder to do as a girlgroup though, as they can;t be in the same room either.
However a girlgroup from the netherlands is doing isolation covers so they could do an acoustic performance of it
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 10th April 2020, 03:28 PM
Drops 11 places to Number 29 here in Ireland this week.
Posted by: M477h3w 10th April 2020, 03:53 PM
Happy with the increase on the UK Spotify Chart. Today was the most it’s been streamed here since the 2nd day of release. Slowly rising. Hope it keeps up. My fingers are crossed it stays in the top 20 this week.
Posted by: JulianNial 10th April 2020, 04:00 PM
So #19 in the UK this week, not too bad!
Posted by: Jonjo 10th April 2020, 05:04 PM
That's the worst I was willing to accept for it! Now, stay steady or climb over the next few weeks please
Posted by: legendsglory 10th April 2020, 05:58 PM
Up to B list on radio 1.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 10th April 2020, 08:10 PM
QUOTE(JulianNial @ Apr 10 2020, 05:00 PM)
So #19 in the UK this week, not too bad!
Happy with that and a 2nd week top 20.
Posted by: caseclosed 10th April 2020, 08:44 PM
It’s #24 on AM right now. Not sure why it’s fallen that much.
Posted by: 365 10th April 2020, 10:40 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 10 2020, 09:44 PM)
It’s #24 on AM right now. Not sure why it’s fallen that much.
It was taken out of Hot Songs and moved down on Today's Hits.
Posted by: caseclosed 11th April 2020, 02:30 AM
QUOTE(365 @ Apr 10 2020, 10:40 PM)
It was taken out of Hot Songs and moved down on Today's Hits.
Well that won’t help.
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 11th April 2020, 05:59 AM
That’s so annoying! No idea why they’ve pushed it down.
It’s so far down now that I can see it dropping into the 30’s...
Posted by: Jonjo 11th April 2020, 12:43 PM
That's really frustrating, what they did on Apple Music :/
Posted by: caseclosed 11th April 2020, 02:38 PM
Up to 30 on Spotify UK, despite dropping in worldwide streams.
Ugh why would that happen now on Apple Music, so annoying
Posted by: Jonjo 11th April 2020, 03:14 PM
So glad it's holding strong on Spotify!
Playlisting is vital. They need to do whatever they need to do to get back up higher!
Posted by: caseclosed 11th April 2020, 05:23 PM
It still climbs up during the day on Apple Music which shows the only thing lacking is playlist support.
Posted by: Jonjo 11th April 2020, 05:57 PM
I've just heard that 'Bounce Back' was actually out of the top 50 on Spotify at this point in it's life! So this is definitely being received better and garnering more plays from casuals.
Posted by: Defaze 11th April 2020, 05:59 PM
It does concern me slightly that its streaming performance is so heavily bound to its playlist position, because it could suggest that not many people are actively seeking out the track. But I suppose you could make that case for most of the top 40 these days. Part of me hopes their team just brute force it into being a streaming hit like Mabel and ‘Boyfriend’ (and lowkey all her singles). That track has been consistently top 5 on Hot Hits for weeks.
Also, this is just refusing to get old for me. Sounds even better in the sunshine.
Posted by: Defaze 11th April 2020, 06:17 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Apr 11 2020, 06:57 PM)
I've just heard that 'Bounce Back' was actually out of the top 50 on Spotify at this point in it's life! So this is definitely being received better and garnering more plays from casuals.
I hadn’t realised BB tanked that soon. Maybe I was a bit premature with the comment about this not garnering that many casual listens, because it’s already doing better than BB (not exactly a high bar to clear, I know) with no promo, less airplay and less playlist exposure. Plus it has no video to buoy it up, which always gave their singles a substantial boost. Speaking of, I really hope there’s something in the pipeline despite the circumstances. An animated video might be cute. Or even just them dancing in their houses interspersed with shots of the vertical video. The song is too good to not have a video.
Posted by: caseclosed 11th April 2020, 06:40 PM
This song is a grower so having it high on playlists is definitely crucial in my opinion. Not that people dislike it on first listen but they usually just like it and then grow to love it.
Posted by: legendsglory 12th April 2020, 01:21 PM
Break Up Song — Spotify Update:
Total Streams: 8,828,079 (+380,475)
Posted by: caseclosed 12th April 2020, 02:03 PM
It's so annoying not being able to see the actual potential of the song because of its lack of playlist support.
Posted by: caseclosed 12th April 2020, 02:30 PM
Down to 32.
Posted by: legendsglory 12th April 2020, 03:08 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 12 2020, 03:30 PM)
Down to 32.
The amount of streams are stable though so its not too bad.
Posted by: Mr. C. Joel 12th April 2020, 03:39 PM
Annoying how it’s going to drop again this week.
Really needs to be higher on playlists it’s so low down on the main Apple and Spotify playlists ��
Posted by: M477h3w 12th April 2020, 03:55 PM
QUOTE(caseclosed @ Apr 12 2020, 02:30 PM)
Down to 32.
But with similar streams as the day before. It’s performing better than Bounce Back did at this stage. Hopefully there will be an increase on the playlists.
Posted by: caseclosed 12th April 2020, 03:59 PM
I thought it’s climb this week but Apple Music sort of ruined it.
Posted by: shadow2009 12th April 2020, 05:04 PM
I think we have to accept this will be out of the top 40 in a few weeks.
Posted by: caseclosed 12th April 2020, 05:42 PM
Oh so it’s actually up 3 spots to #16 on today’s prediction.
It’ll probably fall when streaming is accounted though, as opposed to last week, because of Apple Music, right?
Release on Friday please!
given the songs ahead of it. Kygo, really? Hope it debuts decently regardless.
oooh, I wonder if we will get a music video right now?
