Live Lounge Uncovered

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5 Seconds of Summer cover Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith & Normani

2019-07-2518:47

Aussie group 5SOS break down how they gave us the gift of a Disclosure mash-up with Sam and Normani’s Dancing With A Stranger. Plus they share their pure terror after teaming up with One Direction, and losing fear in their vocal ability.

Carly Rae Jepsen covers Talk by Khalid

2019-06-0518:11

Pop superstar Carly Rae Jepsen breaks down why she chose the Disclosure-produced bouncy synth beat of Khalid’s Talk to cover. Plus she talks covering her idols’ songs in front of them, throwing out the rulebook for her new album, and embracing disco.

Jade Bird covers Without Me by Halsey

2019-05-2919:21

Singer-songwriter Jade Bird breaks down why she went electric for the first time for the Live Lounge, and how she gave Halsey’s emotional pop ballad a Jeff Buckley inspired rock edge. Plus she chats crying on stage, her generation’s approach to music, and weird warm-ups.

Sigrid covers One Kiss by Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

2019-04-0723:29

Scandi singer-songwriter Sigrid breaks down how she stripped back the biggest selling track of 2018, One Kiss, to create a romantic piano-led ballad with soaring harmonies. Plus she chats the influence of Norway, adapting Beyoncé and hearing her idol cover her work.

Sam Fender covers break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored by Ariana Grande

2019-03-3019:24

BRITs Critics Choice winner Sam Fender breaks down how he gave the record-breaking trap-pop track break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored by pop queen Ariana Grande, a melancholy 80s guitar sound. Plus he shares the full story behind his Ariana music video rejection.

IDLES cover The Streets

2019-03-2218:441

BRITs British Breakthrough Act nominees IDLES turn up the noise and break down how they added their punk energy to a medley of The Streets’ garage classics from Original Pirate Material, with a couple surprises thrown in including Harry Styles.

Mabel covers Touch by Little Mix

2019-03-2214:46

R&B star and BRITs British Breakthrough Act nominee Mabel explains how she turned Little Mix’s club anthem Touch into a stripped back soulful cover, and why she dropped Drake into the mix.

Tom Walker covers Hometown Glory by Adele

2019-03-2216:41

Singer-songwriter and BRITs British Breakthrough Act nominee Tom Walker breaks down why he chose to tackle Adele’s intimate piano ballad and first ever song, Hometown Glory.

Jorja Smith covers Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake

2019-03-2214:45

BRITs British Breakthrough Act nominee Jorja Smith tells why she picked the ultimate breakup record Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake.

Clean Bandit cover All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

2019-01-2015:321

Clean Bandit tell us why they chose 90s reggae pop song All That She Wants by Ace of Base to mash up with the ultimate Christmas song. Plus Marina shares her thoughts on what makes the perfect festive tune.

Mumford & Sons cover Breathin by Ariana Grande

2018-12-2921:07

Folk rockers Mumford & Sons break down how they reimagined Ariana Grande’s deeply personal hit Breathin on a grand scale with the help of the London Contemporary Orchestra for an unforgettable Live Lounge special.

Lewis Capaldi covers Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

2018-12-1520:59

In his studio on the edge of Loch Fyne, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi breaks down how he turned Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper’s epic country duet Shallow from A Star Is Born into a stripped back ballad for his debut Live Lounge. Plus he discusses trying to be Justin Bieber and George Ezra’s lasting influence.

Pale Waves cover One Kiss by Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

2018-11-0121:53

In their studio Manchester band Pale Waves break down how they turned Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s club banger One Kiss into an emo-pop anthem for their debut Live Lounge. Plus they chat music production, hearing their songs covered on YouTube and what they’d do if they weren’t in a band.

Welcome to Live Lounge Uncovered

2018-10-2700:52

One of the most iconic spaces for any band to play. Join us behind the scenes of Radio 1's Live Lounge. The most recent episodes including full tracks are available on BBC Sounds.

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