Demi Lovato on New Album 'It's Not That Deep,' Embracing Past, and Upcoming Tour

A New Era of Celebration

• 🌟 Demi Lovato describes her ninth studio album, "It's Not That Deep," and the accompanying tour as a celebration of her journey and the path that led her to where she is today.
• 🥳 The album's release feels like a relief and a celebration, akin to waking up on Christmas morning, after pouring immense energy and love into the project.
• 💖 This new era is characterized by making peace with her past, embracing both the good and the bad, and learning not to take herself too seriously.

Reclaiming and Owning the Past

• 🎭 Lovato is owning and reclaiming past moments, including viral memes and iconic references, viewing them as part of her journey and impact.
• 😂 Initially self-conscious about memes like the "Poot" photoshop, she now finds them hilarious and embraces them as a way to laugh at herself and life's absurdities.
• 📱 Engaging with fans on platforms like TikTok has helped her fall in love with moments she might have once been embarrassed by, fostering a new confidence.

Creative Freedom and Musical Evolution

• 🎶 Letting go of pressure has unlocked spontaneity and risk-taking creatively, allowing her to have fun and cherish moments rather than solely focusing on deeply emotional songs.
• 🎤 The song "Kiss" is highlighted as a simple, sexy, fun, and empowering party song, reflecting her current mindset of having fun and wanting her lyrics to match.
• 💡 Lovato discusses the duality of her album, balancing party anthems with powerful lyrical messages, and bridging her old music with her new sound.

Artistic Transformation and Vocal Mastery

• 🎧 The transformation of her sound was driven by musical inspiration, shifting from an intended harder rock album to embracing pop influences after finding inspiration in current pop artists and working with producer Zone, encouraged by Kesha.
• 🎤 When performing, Lovato balances powerful vocals with the need for vocal breaks during live shows, ensuring longevity and variety in her performances.
• ⚖️ She strives to find a balance between giving fans the vocal performances they expect and managing her voice for touring, understanding that not every song requires a high note or intense belting.

Tour Demand and Emotional Connection to Music

• 📈 The overwhelming demand for her one-night-only show, with over 200,000 people in the Ticketmaster queue for a 4,000-capacity venue, is a dream come true and deeply reassuring.
• 🥹 She expresses immense gratitude for her fans, acknowledging that their support is the reason she is in her current successful place.
• 🎤 Performing older hits like "Skyscraper" now, she can sing from a different place of happiness, yet the song still carries the original emotion and pain, with her voice imprinting the soulfulness of the performance.