Watch Wolf Alice cover Katy Perry's hit single 'Roar' at the legendary Dean St Studios and look out for the rest of their NME session coming soon to NME.com.
The heavy drums make it more punk. You feel like you're right there with them at a house party, with Wolf Alice playing in a crowded livingroom. I love the contrast between her sotto voce, followed by the violent cymbals. This band knows what the fuck they're doing, and I hope to see them go a long way.
Wolf Alice never disappoints. They just keep getting better and better. Vocals, arraignments, musicianship. Thats what great band do. They just keep getting better
+StaypuftMarshmallowMan Exactly. I hope they cover that other song that sounds like Roar, Brave I think it's called? They would rock the shit out of it.
They're the most original song composers in decades and they do this, slam all that Max Martin stuff back at them. They're upsetting the applecart of the music industry and oh do people love it, been thirsting for this for a long long time.
Everyone is complaining about the balance, but lets take into consideration the sound they are approaching. The heavy kind of punk pop indie sound in my opinion. Also their name is WOLF ALICE what do you expect? Lol
Stone roses at the beginning excellent band, my favourite I play them very often, its only took a band 25 years that I can listen to over and over again...go for it Wolf Alice
People complaining about the drums and calling it a mess annoy the hell out of me. Like Nirvana were loud, a lot of the songs I've heard require thrashing guitars and generally a mess at the chorus, they're idolised. This isn't a rant at Nirvana as I do like them, just thought id share my view.
James Green shit i agree man......getting microscoped to death..... i wonder what ppl would have to say bout nirvana if they came out today on youtube...prolly he cant sing, simple guitarist, bassist is too tall, drummer hits too hard, wannabe sex pistols...........ugh fuck im just glad to hear a good rock band these days and their a good rock band!
Wow. You guys to a pop song... grunged it up... with a 90's type flair and improved the song 1000 fold. It sounds a lot like Sonic Youth and Belly... A lot like Belly. Amazing work!
I loved the fragility and softness of the first half, the drum kinda ruined it for me but I still love it better than the original. The two are uncompareable, different in every way!
I don't see why people are labeling this version of the song as "grunge". There's nothing "grungy" about it. It sounds like indie pop/rock to me. And that's okay, but whatever. At least it's better than the original.
qwer8907 Maybe. I listen to "grunge" music, but I kind of thought that for it to be labeled that, there would have to be some rougher vocals, a heavier sound... I guess I know nothing though.
This band can cover a pop song like roar and make it sound edgy. That’s a testament to how cool they are.
watch your back Perry you just got Aliced...loved this
change of perspective and a better vocal speaks for itself
John Blundell Yup better vocal
John Blundell good version no doubt but better vocals? come on
+The name is Big Daddy, as in your father oh. yes. and i mean, YEAH.
looks can be changed but your dour personality is for life I pity you
The heavy drums make it more punk. You feel like you're right there with them at a house party, with Wolf Alice playing in a crowded livingroom. I love the contrast between her sotto voce, followed by the violent cymbals. This band knows what the fuck they're doing, and I hope to see them go a long way.
Wolf Alice never disappoints. They just keep getting better and better. Vocals, arraignments, musicianship. Thats what great band do. They just keep getting better
Those rare moments when the cover is way better than the original
+StaypuftMarshmallowMan LOL UR RIGHT
+StaypuftMarshmallowMan Exactly. I hope they cover that other song that sounds like Roar, Brave I think it's called? They would rock the shit out of it.
+StaypuftMarshmallowMan Still not a huge fan though...
if you like indie rock you can cover any pop song and it will sound better to you. but I agree that Wolf Alice has done super nice work here.
Wow nice ear candy
still replaying this in 2022 and wishing this could be purchased.
They're the most original song composers in decades and they do this, slam all that Max Martin stuff back at them. They're upsetting the applecart of the music industry and oh do people love it, been thirsting for this for a long long time.
Everything you guys do is gold.
unquestionably better than the original
Billy godd Nope.
Says who?
Hmmmm.
i like it when the drums and guitar comes in
Amazing band of wonderfully talented musicians 👊🙌👌
I loved the stone roses at the beginning
YUSSSS
Thank you so much. Was looking through the comments to see if anyone recognised the song at the beginning.
Jason Scott-Warren Which song?
Waterfall.
xeshtaed Thank you :D
Everyone is complaining about the balance, but lets take into consideration the sound they are approaching. The heavy kind of punk pop indie sound in my opinion. Also their name is WOLF ALICE what do you expect? Lol
This is so much better than the original 😍
improved a million times over
Stone roses at the beginning excellent band, my favourite I play them very often, its only took a band 25 years that I can listen to over and over again...go for it Wolf Alice
Why is there so many negative comments? This is great :3
This was the most amazing thing I ever heard in my life when I first heard it
I think Elle has my favourite voice
Or range. Idk
Um...wow. Every song of theirs is amazing- LOVE
People complaining about the drums and calling it a mess annoy the hell out of me. Like Nirvana were loud, a lot of the songs I've heard require thrashing guitars and generally a mess at the chorus, they're idolised. This isn't a rant at Nirvana as I do like them, just thought id share my view.
James Green shit i agree man......getting microscoped to death..... i wonder what ppl would have to say bout nirvana if they came out today on youtube...prolly he cant sing, simple guitarist, bassist is too tall, drummer hits too hard, wannabe sex pistols...........ugh fuck im just glad to hear a good rock band these days and their a good rock band!
This is great; I love their music.
Joff's guitar sounds great in this
the way she says dust tho... "deuxst"
so cool.
yeh love it
For such a "renowned" studio they don't know how to mix a track very well
Drums drowning the voice
Luke Sandifer Good one mate! Now look up the definition of pretentious and look in the mirror.
Waterfall at the beginning 😍😍😍
Who is author of this song? What a band? Can u help me? pl )
mao sadao the stone roses - waterfall
+Lego101010 ty man
A rare occasion when the cover is so much better than the original.. Kudos wolf alice!!
Beautiful interpretation.
What a voice, sooooooooo better than the original 😧
I think I might be in love with this girl's voice.
Dangerously delicate & elegant
better than the original
Little big jewels you find when letting youtube going in autoplay. I love it.
Wow. You guys to a pop song... grunged it up... with a 90's type flair and improved the song 1000 fold. It sounds a lot like Sonic Youth and Belly... A lot like Belly. Amazing work!
I loved the fragility and softness of the first half, the drum kinda ruined it for me but I still love it better than the original. The two are uncompareable, different in every way!
Raw, beautiful talent. Simple
convinced there is absolutely no sound that they can't perfectly mimic & make their own
Love this band!
I'd love to hear this without that bloody ride symbol over powering everything :-)
Not the best song production I've ever heard.
Yeah, mic'ed all wrong.
think you mean cymbal?
Wow, such a clean voice!
Holy cow, this band...
this is fantastic
badass swim deep top on the drummer! Great cover too.
Much much better than the original these guys are awsum great sound
i like it ✨
Better than the original song
No question the engineers have crucified this, but the band shines thru. Would love to hear this remixed.
I agree, too much
Theo Ellis! Yes!!
Waterfall Intro.. so nice
That was quite great😍😍😍😍😍
wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy more better than the original. RIGHT ON!
nice little jam to waterfall by the stone roses at the start! cover that
Saw you guys with Swim deep, now I'm addicted...
I like this better than the original :)
sublime.
i'm a fan
Soooo much better than the original
I heard the stone roses at the start
She started in such a different key to what I expected ahaha I was so confused.
She is a better singer and more beautiful than kate perry
And don't forget she plays the guitar while singing
Why would you even compare them? What's the point?
In other news, the sky is blue and water is wet
@@dougramsay6469what does this mean
Much better than the original.
never listened the original, but i think this is seriously good
when they guitars and drums kick in...wow
Wonderful.
It's a good cover
omg.........awesome
The proper version !!!
amazing
LIKE IT!!
Way better than the original!
Is that The Stone Roses at the beginning?
Yea, waterfall, a classic
I listen it every time I do the dishes.helpful.
wait... is the drummer wearing a swim deep shirt?
The bands are good friends with each other, since Ellie is dating the lead singer of Swim Deep
shredding it
its just different from the original version!
Why do you Katy Perry when you have Ellie
Merci beaucoup
SoO much better than original.
if it wasn't for the drums you'd think this is a lullaby
GD man. Someone plz explain to me the current fascination with cover songs all over the place now.
muito boa
the guy from guitar looks very alike like nate from six feet under
Wow
I think I fell off my seat first time I heard this
♥
You're gonna barely hear me squeak...
I don't see why people are labeling this version of the song as "grunge". There's nothing "grungy" about it. It sounds like indie pop/rock to me. And that's okay, but whatever. At least it's better than the original.
***** It sounds like grunge and thats a compliment obviously your too young to remember
qwer8907 Maybe. I listen to "grunge" music, but I kind of thought that for it to be labeled that, there would have to be some rougher vocals, a heavier sound... I guess I know nothing though.
its fine u have good taste in music
Unnecessary to put a label on it. Just listen and enjoy, or don't enjoy and move on.
I agree. There is nothing grunge about this. People don't understand what grunge is.
you are a not to bad singer
Drummers got a swim deep shirt :)
Is the Drummer the lost third brother of the lemon twigs brothers?? Yo!
wow! this is how a silly pop song can become COOL!
having said that, the original is very good, too. but the Wolf Alice version is brilliant
thisssss..
I think this would be much more awesome if you performed this with more of a dubstep beat.
Roses
wow did katy perry cover wolf alice? seems that way doesnt it.
This is so much better than Katy Perry's 😂😂
You're gonna hear me meow.
Better than the original but it feels so rushed they need to slow it down a bit.
I'm sorry, I kind of started giggling when the drums kicked in x)
MARRY me!!!
i never heard her ROAR