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Lorde has proven herself to be a big fan of R&B and hip-hop, having covered Kanye West's "Flashing Lights" in concert and cutting a song with Stromae, Pusha T and Q-Tip for the upcoming "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" soundtrack. For her performance on BBC Radio 1's "Live Lounge," the "Royals" singer once again flaunted her love of those genres by performing a cover of Jeremih's recent hit "Don't Tell 'Em," which you can check out below."I have basically been a really big fan of this song since I first started hearing it around," Lorde told BBC, via "Pitchfork." "I love the vocal melodies. I think they're really smart and just consider them cool. It's quite a saucy song or something and I think it would be interesting to flip the dynamic and make that power mine."You can check out Lorde's cover of Jeremih's "Don't Tell 'Em" here: -
CHVRCHES Share 'Hunger Games' Track 'Dead Air' [LISTEN]
For their contribution to the soundtrack for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," synthpop trio CHVRCHES take listeners on a breezy ride with "Dead Air."As "Consequence of Sound" points out, the group has been playing the song live for awhile now, using fake titles during shows. It is contemporary pop laced in heavy synthesizers and effects with lyrics that Katniss Everdeen will appreciate. -
Simple Minds Frontman Jim Kerr Talks Simple Minds Career, Working With CHVRCHES
Jim Kerr didn't punch out his debut record until four years ago, and he's currently navigating his way through the music landscape as an independent. -
Chvrches Share Animated Sci-Fi Music Video For "Under The Tide" [WATCH]
Scottish synthpop trio Chvrches have shared the music video for their latest single “Under The Tide,” which you can check out below. The Sing J. Lee-directed video uses animation and psychedelic visuals to tell some sort of sci-fi story while synth-player Martin Doherty sings along the track. The band’s other two members, Lauren Mayberry and Iain Cook, show up as well towards the video’s end. -
Lorde Enlists Kanye West, Haim, Charli XCX for 'Hunger Games' Soundtrack
Back in September, it was reported that Lorde and Kanye West were working on some new music together, and today we have learned why. "Consequence of Sound" reports that Kanye has provided a remix of Lorde's "Yellow Flicker Beat" for the soundtrack to the upcoming "Hunger Games" movie, which Lorde has curated. Other artists appearing on the soundtrack include Charli XCX, Haim, Bat for Lashes, Pusha T, Q-Tip and CHVRCHES. -
Festival Attendees Voluntarily Give Up More Than $40,000 Of Illegal Drugs At UK's Bestival
According to The Guardian, more than $40,000 in narcotics were given up by attendees as they walked through the entrance of the festival, which was held Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at Robin Hill park in the Isle of Wight. -
Sam Smith, Interpol, Chvrches, Iggy Azalea And More Talk Best Music Of 2014 So Far [WATCH]
Who doesn't love hearing what their favorite artists are listening to? Throughout the first half of 2014, Billboard asked a handful of artists who they've been listening to this year. Here's what they had to say: -
Linkin Park, Chvrches Feud [VIDEO] Mike Shinoda Calls 'Recover' Indie-Electronic Band 'Disney Commercial Music' While Promoting New Album 'Hunting Party'
For one reason or another, Linkin Park's co-frontman Mike Shinoda decided to call out a bunch of bands that he doesn't like, with some emphasis on Scottish electronic band Chvrches. The young band has responded, with singer Lauren Mayberry accusing Shinoda of attempting to garner some cheap promotion for Linkin Park's 2014 album, The Hunting Party, admitting, "this isn't the world's coolest musical feud." -
Northside Festival 2014 Hits Hipster Hubs of Williamsburg and Bushwick in Brooklyn June 12-19
It is perhaps New York's largest discovery gala, The Northside Festival, which slams Brooklyn's newest hubs for anything artsy this June 12 to 19. -
Chvrches extend 2014 tour across United States, into Europe [FULL SCHEDULE]
Chvrches are going on tovr. Today (March 31), the buzzworthy Glasgow electronic trio announced an extension of its previously announced tour, now extending into the summer with loads of festival dates in between gigs in major market areas throughout the country. -
Chvrches cover Lorde's 'Team' on BBC Radio 1's Live Loung [WATCH]
Yesterday Chvrches stopped by the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge stage and performed a cover of Lorde's chart-topping single, "Team." Their version was pretty straightforward but added more synth and sped up the track a bit. -
Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry reviews Warpaint's new self-titled album on The Talkhouse
The Talkhouse, a site where artists write about the work of other artists, has published a review written by Chvches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry about Warpaints's new self-titled album.
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