{
  "id": 2010595,
  "title": "Phoebe Bridgers Covers Nirvana’s “Lithium” on BBC 1 Live Lounge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/phoebe-bridgers-covers-nirvanas-lithium-on-bbc-1-live-lounge",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T20:41:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/08/phoebe-bridgers-nirvana-cover-lithium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phoebe Bridgers made a guest appearance on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on August 19th, 2026, to perform a cover of Nirvana's iconic song \"Lithium.\" The performance, which had not yet been uploaded to YouTube, was captured through audio. In addition to her rendition of \"Lithium,\" Bridgers showcased two songs from her latest album, Lost Weekend. These included her debut performance of the title track \"Lithium,\" as well as the lead single \"Lost Boys.\" The episode seems to have been recorded before Bridgers contracted appendicitis, leading to the postponement of the rest of her scheduled UK shows for the week. Despite this setback, Bridgers has ample time to reschedule her intimate performances ahead of her highly anticipated fall tour, \"The Lost Tour,\" which begins a month later. Fans can secure tickets for the sold-out shows on Vivid Seats and take advantage of a promotional offer, where they can receive $20 off their first order of $200 or more by using the promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout. For a review of Bridgers' latest album Lost Weekend, which has been lauded by Taylor Swift as \"an absolute triumph,\" see Wren Graves' A- review.",
  "summary": "Bridgers also performed her own \"Bobby\" and \"Lost Boys.\" Phoebe Bridgers Covers Nirvana’s “Lithium” on BBC 1 Live Lounge Eddie Fu",
  "key_points": [
    "Phoebe Bridgers performed Nirvana's \"Lithium\" on BBC 1 Live Lounge on August 19th, 2026",
    "Bridgers showcased two songs from her latest album, Lost Weekend",
    "Bridgers postponed UK shows due to appendicitis, rescheduling ahead of fall tour"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}