Cody Simpson recently premiered the video for ‘What You Want’, a reimagined version of ‘What You Need’ by The Weeknd. The video was directed by Cody, Matt Graham and Florent Dechard and is the continuation of a series of reimagined versions of songs, including ‘Evenings In London’. Watch it via YouTube below.
Downtown Julie Brown welcomed Australian teen pop star Cody Simpson to ‘The Music Insider’ studio for an interview aired on December 22nd. Cody talked about being discovered thanks to his YouTube videos – but not doing it with the intention to become a pop star, his love for hip hop music, finishing up his new album in January to release soon, working with Justin Bieber, and more.
“I’ve been creating this great sound and I’m really excited,” Cody explained. “I think there’s a point in every artist’s career, my career is obviously just beginning I haven’t even released a debut album yet, but I think it’s definitely a great time to do that in 2012 and I’m excited for it. I’m gonna go out and tour in February. It’s gonna be a really great year.”
Watch the 20-minute ‘TMI’ interview via YouTube below.
Cody Simpson is out with the music video to his new single ‘Angel’, directed by the Australian pop singer himself along with manager, Matt Graham. The video was recently filmed in San Diego. ‘Angel’ is available on Cody Simpson’s ‘Coast To Coast’ EP, which was written for his fans, also known as his “angels.” Watch it via YouTube below.
Cody has also announced his ‘The Welcome to Paradise Tour’ headlining tour throughout the US and Canada. More dates and opening acts being announced soon.
Feb. 2 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA – 7pm
Feb. 3 – Goodfellas – Pottsville, PA
Feb. 4 – Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
Feb. 5 – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – 2:30pm
Feb. 7 – Phoenix Theater – Toronto, CA – 7pm
Feb. 8 – Corona Theatre – Montreal, CA
Feb. 10 – Northern Lights – Albany, NY – 6pm
Feb. 11 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH – 5:30pm
Feb. 12 – The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI – 6pm
Footage of Cody Simpson performing ‘Angel’ and ‘iYiYi’ live at US Airways Arena in Phoenix Arizona on December 1st has been posted online. The Australian pop singer was part of 104.7 KISS FM’s annual Phooson holiday concert lineup. Watch it via YouTube below.
Cody Simpson performed on a special episode of ‘Extreme Home Makeover Home Edition’ on Friday. The Australian pop singer checked in with a behind the scenes clip, talking about his efforts to fight bullying with Defeat the Label and working with show host Ty Pennington. Watch it below and watch highlights from the ABC show at YouTube.
Cody Simpson is currently in the studio working on new material for his debut full-length album due out next year. The Australian pop singer released photos from his recent studio session (more after the cut).
Cody has several television appearances lined up in the coming weeks, including Nickelodeon’s ‘Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures’, ABC’s ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ (currently scheduled to air on December 2nd), and the nationally syndicated ‘Live! with Kelly’ (slated for December 9th), as well as a performance and mentor role on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel’s ‘N.B.T. (Next Big Thing)’ talent contest (check local listings). Continue reading
Cody Simpson took a break from recording his full length album that will be released in 2012 to pose for the first time with his look-a-like doll from The Wish Factory. The doll will be sold exclusively at Toys”R”Us in December and can be pre-ordered at toysrus.com.
“I’m really excited for the release of my doll at Toys”R”Us this holiday season,” the Australian pop singer said in a press release. “When things like this start to happen for an artist, you know that your career is moving in the right direction. I’m truly thankful for all of my fans. Without them, opportunities like this do not exist.”
Cody Simpson recently traveled to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a performance at the Atlantis Theater. During the Australian pop singer’s visit, he found time to hang with fans at Club Crush and swim with the Dolphins at Dolphin Cay. Check out additional pictures from Cody’s visit below the cut.
Cody is currently in the studio working on material for his forthcoming full length album due out in 2012.
Cody Simpson on Tour:
November 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Blue Cross RiverRink Grand Opening Celebration
December 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Johnjay and Rich Present Phooson
December 10 – Sunrise, FL – Y100 Jingle Ball at Bank Atlantic Center
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Cody Simpson is supporting Drake’s new release by paying homage to the Canadian rapper with a re-imagination of ‘Marvin’s Room’. Check out the ‘Evenings in London’ video below and stay tuned for a free download link for the song once the video reaches 100,000 views.
Cody is currently in the studio working on material for his forthcoming full length album due out in 2012, with several upcoming performances slated for the next two months.
Cody Simpson, the Australian-born pop sensation, recently returned back to the states from a whirlwind trip to Japan and Australia in support of his breakout EP ‘Coast To Coast’. Footage from Cody’s travels set to a bonus track from his ‘Coast To Coast’ EP entitled ‘Guitar Cry’ can be viewed below. “Great times in Australia, Japan and other parts of the world, these last few months. A short montage of clips from our travels,” Simpson writes.