#songoftheday – Chvrches Cover Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge 2015
I’m not a fan of Justin Bieber and haven’t heard his original version of this song, but CHVRCHES rendition is surely an improvement and a fine one at that, as they pour on their usual layers of radiant synth and cool electro-flourishes. Interestingly, they give this one a dance pop beat, almost making it sound like a remix more than a traditional cover. I suppose the Bieber version of the song has a dance beat then? Either way, CHVRCHES can cover anyone and make them sound fabulous.
An entertainment journalist for 20 years, Michael McCarthy was a columnist and contributing editor for the magazines Lollipop and LiveWire. He co-created and wrote for Cinezine, one of the '90's most popular movie E-zines. The only time he's not listening to music is when he's watching television shows and movies or reading, usually music magazines.
