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10 covers of the 1975 that prove everyone loves the 1975

Arguably one of the most versatile, successful and exciting bands in the world right now, the 1975 possess two albums worth of material that is just waiting to be covered. And these artists agreed.

From queens of pop to British rock ’n’ roll, here are 10 fantastic covers of the 1975.

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1. “Somebody Else” by Circa Waves


While supporting the release of their self-titled debut, the 1975 took Liverpool natives Circa Waves out on tour in 2014. Three years later and Circa Waves immortalized that marvelous tour with a rock ’n’ roll cover of the ballad “Somebody Else.”

2. “The Sound” by Halsey


In early 2016, Halsey offered the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge an inventive take on the 1975’s irresistibile single “The Sound.” By switching up the lyrics (“I’m sympathetic, poetic, dramatic, but I want to be”), Halsey’s raw cover transforms the quintessential I like it when you sleep track into something entirely new.

3. “A Change Of Heart” by Creeper


BBC Radio 1 often compels artists to cover contrasting material to the delight of fans around the world. Creeper’s heartbreaking cover of “A Change Of Heart,” which places Hannah Greenwood’s vocals at the forefront, is no exception. Caution: This will bring you to tears.

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4. “Sex” by Dashboard Confessional


Last year, Dashboard Confessional gifted the scene with a package of gorgeous covers, which included Chris Carrabba’s takes on Julien Baker, Justin Bieber and, of course, the 1975. In fact, the mashup of two worlds caused frontman Matty Healy to enter an emo existential crisis of sorts, confirmed with the tweet:

5. “Somebody Else” by Lorde


At a late-2017 set in Paris, Lorde performed an unexpected and beautiful cover of “Somebody Else.” Acknowledging that the singer probably broke the hearts of fans everywhere, Healy again took to Twitter and expressed his thoughts on the matter, calling her his favorite pop star.

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6. “Me” by Luke Holland, Spencer Sotelo, Taylor Larson


A reservoir of covers, Luke Holland and his drum skills teamed up with Spencer Sotelo (Periphery) and Taylor Larson (ex-From First To Last) for this alternative rendition of the 1975’s early, but everlasting track “Me.”

7. “The Sound” by Jamie T


British singer-songwriter Jamie T also put his own spin on the 1975’s “The Sound” in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. While Halsey’s was stripped-down and honest, Jamie T’s is a scrappy rock ’n’ roll sing-along, but the result is a charming and interesting listen.

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8. “Somebody Else” by Charlie Puth


Expectedly, the 1975 are not only frequent guests in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, but their songs also are popular choices for other artists to cover. Case in point: Even though he’s miles away from the alt-scene, singer, songwriter and producer extraordinaire Charlie Puth put together a gorgeous cover of “Somebody Else” that honors the original with small, and nuanced, twists throughout.

9. “Chocolate” by Knuckle Puck


This list wouldn’t be complete without a pop-punk cover of the indie-pop darlings, and Knuckle Puck’s rendition of “Chocolate” for Punk Goes Pop is an obvious choice. Even though the guys swore they would never play it live, the cover is everything you would want from pop-punk the 1975, ending in an overall entertaining result.

10. “If I Believe You” by Caleb Shomo

Singing some 1975 on this cold and grey Ohio day

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Nearly two years later and we’re still waiting for a full, recorded cover of Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo performing the 1975’s emotional track “If I Believe You.” Even though it’s incomplete, the mere 20-second recording of Shomo exquisitely belting out the lyrics at a piano deserves a spot on this list.

Which cover is your favorite?