The Girl and the Dreamcatcher
| Company type | Music duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 2014 |
| Founder | Dove Cameron, Ryan McCartan |
| Defunct | October 2016 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Music (EP: Negatives) |
The Girl and the Dreamcatcher was a pop music duo originating from Los Angeles, consisting of former couple and Liv and Maddie co-stars Dove Cameron ("the Girl") and Ryan McCartan ("the Dreamcatcher"). Their initial EP, titled Negatives, debuted on July 29, 2016.
History
In July 2014, Cameron and McCartan began a YouTube channel where they shared cover versions of songs, starting with "At Last I See the Light." By May 2015, they disclosed plans to form a band focused on original compositions. The duo announced their group name, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, in September 2015 along with their first single, "Written in the Stars," which was released on October 2, 2015. During December 2015, they also shared holiday-themed cover tracks.
The pair introduced the single "Glowing in the Dark" in January 2016, releasing it on the 29th of that month. On April 8, they launched "Someone You Like," which had been initially shared as an acoustic version on YouTube back in 2014. The music video for "Make You Stay" premiered exclusively through People magazine on June 16, with the single becoming available the following day.
In May 2016, they announced their forthcoming debut EP, Negatives, which was released on July 29, 2016. Leading up to the EP launch, they revealed new tracks daily: "My Way" on July 25, "Monster" on July 26, "Cry Wolf" on July 27, and "Gladiator" on July 28. The EP also featured previously released singles "Glowing in the Dark" and "Make You Stay."
October 2016 saw McCartan announce the conclusion of both their musical collaboration and romantic relationship, emphasizing that mutual respect remained despite their separation. Cameron echoed these sentiments by expressing ongoing fondness and gratitude towards their supporters.
In August 2017, ABC News secured rights to use "Glowing in the Dark," adopting it as a theme for coverage of a solar eclipse as well as major broadcasts including SpaceX launches and Mars exploration missions. The track continues to be part of ABC's broadcast selections.
Extended play
| Title | EP details | Peak chart |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat. | ||
| Negatives |
|
10 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Written in the Stars" | 2015 | Non-album single |
| "Glowing in the Dark" | 2016 | Negatives |
| "Make You Stay" |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | 2015 | Non-album singles |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | ||
| "Someone You Like" | 2016 | |
| "My Way" | Negatives | |
| "Monster" | ||
| "Cry Wolf" | ||
| "Gladiator" |
Music videos
| Song Title | Release Year | Video Director |
|---|---|---|
| "Written in the Stars" | 2015 | Colton Tran |
| "All I Want for Christmas Is You" | 2015 | |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 2015 | |
| "Glowing in the Dark" | 2016 | Colton Tran |
| "Make You Stay" | Colton Tran |