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10 underrated Dave Grohl cover performances you need to hear
Foo Fighters fans—and fans of Dave Grohl in general—know that he’s a big fan of the cover song. Fact is, Nirvana had a thing for covers, too, especially ones that their raucous audience wouldn’t, and couldn’t, see coming from a second stage away, never mind a mile. Hell, once Nirvana even dug deep into the […]
Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde learned that the best plan is none at all
Simon Raymonde is a man of many talents. His artistic range spans from the ’80s with the prolific dream-pop/shoegaze band Cocteau Twins to the founding of Bella Union, an independent record label that’s seen the likes of Beach House, Father John Misty and Explosions In The Sky. His recent project, Lost Horizons, are also signed […]
Hear YUNGBLUD cover Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift in an emotional mashup
The mashup king is at it again. In his typical style of defying genre barriers, YUNGBLUD just fused Avril Lavigne’s “I’m With You” with Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan.” It’s the combination nobody asked for, but we all secretly needed it. Backed by a string section, the British alt musician presented the medley on BBC Radio 1’s […]
The internet is divided over Biffy Clyro’s rock take on “WAP”
Biffy Clyro recently joined BBC for a Live Lounge performance. For the set, they decided to take on the worldwide hit “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. For the cover, Biffy Clyro renamed the viral single to “WAB” which stands for “wet as Biffy” and gave it a rock-inspired spin. The internet, however, […]
‘The Haunting of Hill House’ writers announce chilling new original series
The Haunting of Hill House is nearing the premiere of its second season, but the writers responsible are already working on another project. Twin brothers Michael and Paul Clarkson joined forces with BBC to create Red Rose, the newest horror thriller to captivate audiences. Read More: ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ contains hidden ghosts that will scare […]
Bring Me The Horizon explain why Glastonbury set wasn't streamed
Bring Me The Horizon took the stage at Glastonbury in the UK today, with fans who were unable to attend the festival glued to BBC’s live stream to catch the band’s set. Unfortunately, the stream did not happen for BMTH with frontman Oli Sykes taking to Twitter to explain why. You can read Sykes’ apology […]
Queen haven't earned any money from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' film
The Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody won big at the box office as well as this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. According to Box Office Mojo, Bohemian Rhapsody has grossed over $875 million at the box office, making it the most successful music biopic of all time. While many believe Queen are making a ton of money from the success of the film, guitarist Brian May […]
Of Mice & Men song once censored for misheard lyrics by BBC
Of Mice & Men vocalist Aaron Pauley recently shared a hilarious anecdote about their song “Would You Still Be There.” Apparently, the song was censored by the BBC all thanks to some misheard lyrics. Of course, the line in the song in question reads, “If I could find the words, if I could shake the […]
See the 1975 totally reimagine Ariana Grande's "thank u, next"
The third album from the 1975 drops this Friday, and the band led by Matty Healy work out some of the effort’s recent singles in a new BBC Radio 1 “Live Lounge” session that includes a cover of pop star Ariana Grande‘s “thank u, next.” Read more: This metal cover of “You’re a Mean One, […]
Listen to Bring Me The Horizon's brazen new song "Mantra"
English rockers Bring Me The Horizon deliver penetrating new song “Mantra” today via BBC Radio 1, the anticipated tune arriving on the heels of a cult-cribbing promo drive that plastered a cliquish memo across major cities. Hear it below. Read more: Waterparks make us miss Warped with new video “It just felt like the right […]
Hear You Me At Six cover Drake's "Don't Matter To Me"
English rockers You Me At Six drop new album VI Oct. 6, and the band recently stopped by BBC Radio 1 for an in-studio set. In addition to reeling off their latest singles, the Sixers also flexed a unique cover of Drake‘s “Don’t Matter To Me.” Read more: PVMNTS and WSTR announce co-headlining tour That’s right, […]
Hear CHVRCHES' stunning cover of the 1975's "Somebody Else"
CHVRCHES and the 1975? A match made in music heaven. CHVRCHES covered the Manchester band's hit “Somebody Else,” and it's as stunning as you'd imagine. Read more: 10 covers of the 1975 that prove everyone loves the 1975 The group explained that they “respected the original… we didn't go for full banger mode.” But they did go with a […]
You can buy Panic! At The Disco and Paramore’s BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers
The BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge features stripped-back versions of artists' own songs and covers of tracks by pop music favorites. Well, any and all of our wishes have come true, with Panic! At The Disco, Paramore, Foo Fighters and more releasing their covers on a compilation. Read more: 19 of our favorite BBC Radio […]
Watch Neck Deep rock "Don't Wait" with Architects' Sam Carter
[Photo by: BBC Radio 1/YouTube] Neck Deep unleashed a thrilling live version of “Don't Wait,” their The Peace And The Panic track featuring Architects' vocalist Sam Carter, on BBC's Radio 1 this week. Check out the awesome performance video of the Welsh pop-punkers doing the collaborative song with their friend Mr. Carter below! Read more: […]
Architects cover Nirvana's "Territorial Pissings"—watch
[Photos by: UMG, BBC Radio 1/YouTube] “Come on people now, smile on your brother…” Architects blazed through a cover of Nirvana's classic Nevermind cut “Territorial Pissings” on Tuesday as part of BBC Radio 1's Radio 1 Rocks showcase. Watch the UK rockers light up the early-'90s alt-rock jam below! Read more: Architects call out concert […]
19 of our favorite BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers
The Live Lounge segment first aired in 2006 on the U.K.’s BBC Radio 1. It’s a feature that invites artists to play exclusive, stripped-back versions of their own songs in addition to covering tracks released by their peers. At the very top of the iconic BBC Broadcasting House in central London—on the eighth floor to […]
Remember when All Time Low and the 1975 had the most lovely chat on BBC together?
Sometimes you just need a late-week pick-me-up. Luckily, we've got you covered. Remember when All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat had a chat with the 1975's Matty Healy? It was the most lovely chat. Read more: Halsey asks Brendon Urie to explain this famous Panic! At The Disco lyric The video is from […]
PVRIS, Enter Shikari, Bullet For My Valentine to perform Radio 1 Rocks next week
With Radio 1 Rocks quickly approaching, PVRIS, Enter Shikari, and Bullet For My Valentine have announced their upcoming performances on BBC Radio 1 next week. The event will include live sets and live lounge sessions. Refused and Black Peaks will be featured as well. A clip of the bands performing is shown below. Ooof what […]
Issues perform "Never Lose Your Flames" live at BBC Radio 1 (video)
Issues have posted a video of their performance of “Never Lose Your Flames” live on the U.K.'s BBC Radio 1. The single is culled from their self-titled debut LP on Rise Records, which debuted in the Billboard Top 10 in the first week of its release earlier this year. The band will headline North America this fall, supported by I Killed The […]
Bring Me The Horizon to unveil new song on Friday, January 4
Current Most Anticipated issue cover stars Bring Me The Horizon have announced that they will officially premiere a new song this Friday on the BBC Radio 1 program, Rock Show with Dan P. Carter between 1-4 p.m. GMT. The single, “Shadow Moses,” from their upcoming album Sempiternal, will be released next week. Read a statement about the […]
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