Cody Simpson on His New Song, Upcoming Album, and Fresh Sound
Cody gives us all the details on his latest single and the meaning of "surf-istocated."
Are you excited to perform at Bracket Town?
Yes! I'm performing on a basketball court, which is a bit different for me—definitely not my natural habitat. But, I have a big area to perform and dance in, and there are going to be a lot of people there.
You're a basketball fan! But, you're originally from Australia... is the sport big there?
We didn't really have basketball growing up in Australia, so it's something that I didn't really know about until I moved here. I started going to LA Lakers games, and that's when I really got into it.
Do you have your own bracket going?
No, I'm just here to sing this time! But I do love the Lakers, and the Miami Heat too—Dwyane Wade is probably my favorite player.
What are you working on, music-wise?
I'm recording my new album, actually! I just released my new acoustic track, "Awake All Night"—it's a song for my fans. I also just finished filming the video for my new single, which is called "Pretty Brown Eyes." The song comes out this month and the video comes out in May. I've also been writing and playing guitar a lot.
What should we look forward to in your new album?
I'm always trying to improve, now that I've discovered who I want to be musically. This album will reflect my lifestyle and who I am, and will hopefully define me as an artist. I'm excited to establish my real sound and image, since it's is going to be a little more mature; I've been working a lot with acoustic guitar, and have been inspired by artists like Jack Johnson and John Mayer. I think you can really see that in "Awake All Night." Other than that, you can expect a lot of fun, summer-y beats!
You're one of our favorite heartthrobs! So, we've gotta know... what do you look for in a girl?
Most of all, I look for trust—I think it's a really important part of being in a relationship. Being in the position that I'm in, there are very few people I can trust, so I want to know that a girl loves me for who I am and that I can talk to her about anything. I also love a girl who's classy, isn't afraid to be herself around me, and can have a good time! I'm gentlemanly and smooth most of the time, but I like to have fun, too.
Has your fashion sense changed at all since you first started out?
I've definitely discovered my personal style. When I was first thrown into it all, I didn't know what I wanted to wear, and I was a little all over the place with my look. I grew up on the beach, so everyone just wore tank tops, floral shirts, and shorts—coming from those roots and then going to Hollywood was an adjustment. Now, I've been introduced to a lot more fashion-wise, and I have a good relationship with designers like Marc Jacobs. I've coined the term "surf-istocated", because I like dressing up classy, but I also rock my beach gear most days, too!
How was touring Europe with Justin Bieber?
We didn't get up to anything too wild, but it was awesome. On my last night of the tour, we explored Paris after dark and went to the Eiffel Tower at midnight. Justin is a lot of fun to chill with, and he became a good mate while I was on tour with him.
Is Paris as romantic as everyone says?
Yeah! Definitely.
You got your big break on YouTube. What advice do you have young musicians who are trying to put themselves out there?
Be yourself and trust your instincts. People are going to give you advice, and you can take certain things from them, but always make sure that you stay who you are. Don't be like anyone else. You can be inspired by other artists, but believe in your own ability and take every opportunity that comes your way.
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