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Nandi Bushell and Arctic Monkeys Drummer Matt Helders Have a New ‘Jam’ on The Way
In the past year or so, Nandi Bushell has captured the hearts and minds of both major rock stars and rock fans with her outstanding takes on classics. The 11-year-old though has a lot more to come, especially if her latest collaboration is to be released in the near future. In an Instagram Story posted on Saturday, Bushell revealed that Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders paid her a visit and that the two have a “jam” and “interview” on the way. What that means, who knows, but it should be noted that Bushell previously covered Arctic Monkeys’ “Brianstorm” last year. After a flurry of activity at the beginning of the year, Bushell has been quiet in recent weeks. However, she did post a cover of Linkin Park’s “Numb,” which, of course, the band approved of. She also took on Slipknot’s “...
Nandi Bushell Gets Linkin Park’s Stamp of Approval for ‘Numb’ Cover
After taking a little break from aweing the world with her drum covers, Nandi Bushell has been on a hot streak lately. After absolutely crushing Slipknot’s “Duality” (in a Jay Weinberg mask no less) a few weeks ago, the 11-year-old wunderkind shared a cover of Linkin Park’s “Numb” on Twitter. “I discovered @linkinpark [this] week!” she captioned the post. “So many great songs! So this is #numetal! I like the keyboards and the DJ scratching. #chesterbennington had such an incredible voice. He sang with real #power. Loving your work” Her playing caught the attention of the band, which gave its stamp of approval by quoting her tweet and writing, “Wow, this is awesome” The 11-year-old then responded to their response. “Yes! Wow! This is amazing!!! @linkinpark thank you so much! Your music is s...
Nandi Bushell Crushes ‘Duality’ Drums for Latest Slipknot Cover
Nandi Bushell, the 11-year-old rock and roll phenom who’s made all sorts of headlines with her covers and original tunes for over a year at this point, has released her second cover of a tune from one of her favorite bands, Slipknot. Donning an appropriate mask for the occasion and sitting behind her bright red drum kit, the British prodigy hammered out a virtually flawless rendition of the metal band’s 2004 hit, “Duality,” in a video posted on Sunday (May 30). “It’s true, one of my favourite bands so far is @Slipknot,” she posted in the description for the video and on her social media platforms. “I love drumming with double pedals. Its so satisfying! Both Jay [Weinberg] and Joey Jordison are awesome drummers. But I really, really love [Jay’s] playing! True fact, I actually listen to...
Pixies Praise Nandi Bushell for ‘Where Is My Mind?’ Cover
English rock and roll prodigy Nandi Bushell continued her trend of creating amazing covers of songs far older than she is on Monday when she shared her take on the Pixies’ classic “Where Is My Mind?” Although the 33-year-old song is over triple Bushell’s age, that didn’t stop the talented multi-instrumentalist from laying down a near-flawless version of it after her recent success with the much more complex “Plug In Baby” by Muse (which earned her a guitar from Matt Bellamy). Check out her version of “Where Is My Mind?” below. [embedded content] On Wednesday, Pixies responded to the video from their official Twitter account, simply telling Bushell it was “Great work.” The response falls somewhere between Bellamy’s gift of a guitar (which Tom Morello had also given to her a while back after...
Muse’s Matt Bellamy Gave Nandi Bushell a Guitar After Covering Them Twice
Nandi Bushell received one of Muse’s signature guitars from frontman Matt Bellamy as a thank you for her recent cover of “Plug In Baby.” Included with the guitar was a note from Bellamy reading: “Hi Nandi, love the new covers. Thought you might like to perform some on my signature model. Best wishes from Matt and the guitar team.” > Check out the video of her receiving the gift below. [embedded content] Of course, the Muse cover is just the most recent in Bushell’s string of successes, with each gaining popularity both with the original artists as well as fans. It’s also not the first gift the 10-year-old prodigy has received from an artist, or even the first guitar. Tom Morello previously gave her his signature “Soul Power” Stratocaster for her cover of Rage Against the Machine’s ...
Nandi Bushell Continues Hot Streak With Cover of Muse’s ‘Plug In Baby’
For the better part of the last two decades, Muse has most likely been your favorite band’s favorite band. And for most of the last year, Nandi Bushell has most likely been your favorite band’s favorite child prodigy of rock music. On Sunday, the English youngster released her take on “Plug In Baby.” She described it as “one of my most CHALLENGING covers so far,” yet still managed to flawlessly work through all four parts of the song. The original version of the track also recently celebrated its 20th anniversary since releasing as the first single from the band’s breakthrough sophomore album, Origin of Symmetry. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,&#...
Nandi Bushell Gets Flea’s Approval With ‘Under the Bridge’ Cover
The 10-year-old rock phenom Nandi Bushell dropped her latest cover on Sunday — an enthusiastic rendition of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” — and she got the stamp of approval on it from none other than Flea himself. The legendary RHCP bassist tweeted “always love to Nandi!” after the young prodigy tagged him and his bandmates in her tweet announcing the cover. always love to Nandi! https://t.co/hT3ZuyCBd5 — Flea (@flea333) February 21, 2021 Of course, supporting Bushell has proven to be a valuable decision for artists in recent months, because otherwise, she may very well challenge them to a musical battle and then outplay them on social media for all to see. Just ask Dave Grohl how that feels. The unique take on the RHCP track comes hot on the heels of Bushell’s lates...
Nandi Bushell Covers the Who’s ‘My Generation’ and Dedicates It to Keith Moon
After dabbling in emo and learning about Britpop, Nandi Bushell’s back with another classic rock cover, this time tackling the Who’s 1965 hit “My Generation.” “WARNING: Extreme Awesomeness and Flashing Lights! Bruh! Keith Moon!!! Unreal! This one is for you Mooney!” the 10-year-old phenom wrote in the YouTube description. “One of the most difficult covers I have ever made. I think this song really suits my style. Fast, Fun and Rocking with a Punk edge!” Watch the spirited cover below. [embedded content] Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing-along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and asked my family to jam it with me. I hope it puts a smile on your face even if its a little cheesy!” she wrote, thanking everyone for their support througho...
Nandi Bushell Covers My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’
Nandi Bushell began the month learning about Britpop with a cover of Blur’s “Song 2,” and now she’s going through her “emo phase.” On Sunday, the 10-year-old uploaded a video where she drums along to My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade,” dressed in a marching band suit. “I love being able to let out all my energy after a stressful week of home learning and online exams,” she wrote in the video’s description. “My daddy said I am starting to go through an #emo phase as I discovered @My Chemical Romance this week! So so so good! I absolutely love #WelcomeToTheBLACKParade such a great song to let it all out to!” Watch her rock out below. [embedded content] Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and...
Nandi Bushell Makes Live Loop of Led Zeppelin’s ‘The Immigrant Song’
Nandi Bushell’s back with another stellar cover, and this time she’s doing things a little differently. Instead of sharing a full performance of a song, she recorded herself making a loop of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in celebration of Jimmy Page’s 77th birthday. Like always, she flawlessy executed drums, guitar, and an insane bass line. In the video’s description, the 10-year-old said she first heard the song in School of Rock. Precious. Watch her create the loop below. [embedded content] Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and asked my family to jam it with me. I hope it puts a smile on your face even if its a little cheesy!” she wrote, thanking everyone for their support throughout the ye...
Watch Nandi Bushell Cover Blur’s ‘Song 2′ in a Union Jack Outfit
It didn’t take long for Nandi Bushell to share her first cover of 2021. On Sunday, the 10-year-old musical prodigy uploaded a performance of Blur’s “Song 2,” in which she plays drum, bass, guitar, and sings while donning a pretty fierce Union Jack outfit. “This week I have been learning about #Britpop, the 90’s and about this awesome battle between 2 bands called @blurofficial and @oasis,” she tweeted alongside the clip. “The 90 [sic] seemed like a fun time for music. Wahoo!!! Loving this song” See Bushell crush yet another cover below. Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and asked my family to jam it with me. I hope it puts a smile on your face even if its a little cheesy!” she wrote, thanking everyone for their su...
Watch Nandi Bushell Cover Blur’s ‘Song 2′ in a Union Jack Outfit
It didn’t take long for Nandi Bushell to share her first cover of 2021. On Sunday, the 10-year-old musical prodigy uploaded a performance of Blur’s “Song 2,” in which she plays drum, bass, guitar, and sings while donning a pretty fierce Union Jack outfit. “This week I have been learning about #Britpop, the 90’s and about this awesome battle between 2 bands called @blurofficial and @oasis,” she tweeted alongside the clip. “The 90 [sic] seemed like a fun time for music. Wahoo!!! Loving this song” See Bushell crush yet another cover below. Bushell said goodbye to 2020 with a sweet sing along accompanied by her family. “I wrote this song for you all and asked my family to jam it with me. I hope it puts a smile on your face even if its a little cheesy!” she wrote, thanking everyone for their su...
