Live Lounge Uncovered Podcast
Go behind the scenes as your favourite artists break down how they make a hit song their own and prepare a cover for Radio 1鈥檚 Live Lounge, presented by Abbie McCarthy.
Go behind the scenes as your favourite artists and bands break down how they make a hit song their own and prepare a cover for Radio 1鈥檚 Live Lounge. Presenter Abbie McCarthy visits acts to discuss their creative process as they experiment with modern classics ahead of their performance in the world鈥檚 most famous live music showcase.
Episodes will be published when available after Live Lounge broadcasts.
Episodes to download
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5 Seconds of Summer cover Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith & Normani
Tue 25 Jun 2019
The Aussie group on adding a Disclosure gift into their cover of the effortless R&B tune.
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Carly Rae Jepsen covers Talk by Khalid
Tue 7 May 2019
The pop superstar on falling in love with the bouncy synth beat of Khalid鈥檚 Talk to cover
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Jade Bird covers Without Me by Halsey
Mon 29 Apr 2019
Singer-songwriter Jade Bird breaks down why she went electric for the first time.
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Sigrid covers One Kiss by Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Fri 8 Mar 2019
Scandi singer Sigrid breaks down turning the summer banger into a romantic piano ballad.
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Sam Fender covers break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored by Ariana Grande
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Sam Fender breaks down how he gave a record-breaking track a melancholy 80s guitar sound
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IDLES cover The Streets
Fri 22 Feb 2019
IDLES turn up the noise and break down their medley of The Streets鈥� tracks.
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Mabel covers Touch by Little Mix
Thu 21 Feb 2019
R&B star Mabel explains how she turned a club anthem into a stripped back soulful cover.
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Tom Walker covers 主播大秀town Glory by Adele
Wed 20 Feb 2019
Singer-songwriter Tom Walker breaks down why he tackled Adele鈥檚 first ever song.
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Jorja Smith covers Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake
Tue 19 Feb 2019
Soul singer Jorja Smith tells why she picked the ultimate breakup record.
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Clean Bandit cover All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Clean Bandit mashup Mariah with Ace of Base, plus Marina talks festive tunes.
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Mumford & Sons cover Breathin by Ariana Grande
Thu 29 Nov 2018
The folk rockers break down how they reimagined Ariana Grande鈥檚 emotional hit.
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Lewis Capaldi covers Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Thu 15 Nov 2018
The Scottish singer-songwriter on how he turned the duet into a stripped back ballad.
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Welcome to Live Lounge Uncovered
Mon 12 Nov 2018
One of the most iconic spaces for any band to play. Join us behind the scenes.
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Pale Waves cover One Kiss by Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Thu 1 Nov 2018
Pale Waves break down how they turned the club banger One Kiss into an emo-pop anthem.
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