Florence Road’s Tender Cover of Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Georgia’ Captivates Fans

Experience Florence Road’s heartfelt rendition of Phoebe Bridgers' iconic track ‘Georgia’ in their intimate Like a Version performance.

A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic

If you’ve ever been caught in the spell of Phoebe Bridgers’ haunting melodies, Florence Road’s recent cover of her song ‘Georgia’ will certainly hit home. The Irish band breathed new life into this emotional gem from Bridgers’ 2017 debut album Stranger In The Alps during a special Like a Version session on Australian radio.

Florence Road, known for their evocative indie-pop sound, has been steadily rising on the international music scene. Their mixtape Fall Back, released in June under a major label, showed off their knack for capturing the anxieties and dreams of young adulthood. Their breezy single ‘Break The Girl,’ which came out in September, only cemented their charm.

Behind the Choice: Why ‘Georgia’?

After spending two weeks touring Australia as openers for Royel Otis, Florence Road brought a softer, stripped-back vibe to their Like a Version set on October 30. Their frontwoman, Lily Aron, revealed the story behind picking ‘Georgia’:

“It was tough to pick a song because there’s so many great songs out there, but [drummer] Hannah [Kelly] had gone to see Phoebe Bridgers in Ireland and she played ‘Georgia,’ which she doesn’t normally do, and I think that kind of stuck in Hannah’s brain and she was like ‘What if we did ‘Georgia’?’ We normally rock out so it was kind of nice to do something a little more stripped-back.”

This choice offered a heartfelt contrast to their usual energetic performances, letting the emotional core of ‘Georgia’ shine through in new ways.

Watch the Captivating Cover

You can watch Florence Road’s beautiful rendition of ‘Georgia’ below— a performance that invites you to sink into its delicate layers:

For those curious about the band’s thoughts and approach, an insightful interview discussing their cover and journey can be enjoyed here:

On the Road and Beyond

With their Australian tour now wrapped up, Florence Road is gearing up for a massive hometown show at Dublin’s Academy on November 30. Fans eager to catch their live magic should snap up any remaining tickets soon.

Their rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. Earlier this year, the band discussed the thrill and anxiety of growing a fanbase beyond their TikTok origins. Lily Aron shared:

“Obviously, we were quite wary of being seen as just a TikTok cover band or not a real band, and that was something we were nervous about... The feeling is so crazy, that we created these words, and people are really feeling them.”

Looking Ahead: North America and More

Florence Road is also set to cross the Atlantic next spring. In March and April, they will open for The Last Dinner Party on the first half of their North American tour. This is a great opportunity for new fans overseas to catch their compelling live energy.

For those ready to grab tickets, the tour dates and availability are already out in the wild.

Phoebe Bridgers’ Recent Headlines

While Florence Road shines with their cover, Phoebe Bridgers herself has been making news with a recent legal victory in a long-running defamation case. She also is rumored to appear in Primetime, an upcoming A24 film featuring Robert Pattinson—showing her versatile talents are thriving beyond music.

For Bridgers fans who want to revisit the original, here’s a soulful session of her song ‘Funeral,’ one of the gems from her catalog:

Why Covers Like This Matter

Covers aren’t just about paying tribute—they’re a way artists connect deeply with songs that resonate with them and share those emotions in fresh, new voices. Florence Road’s tender take on ‘Georgia’ is a shining example of this—a heartfelt, stripped-down homage that invites listeners old and new to feel the song’s bittersweet ache.

FAQ

• What inspired Florence Road to cover ‘Georgia’?
  Drummer Hannah Kelly’s experience at a Phoebe Bridgers concert where she heard ‘Georgia’ live inspired the band to choose this song for their Like a Version session.
• Where and when did Florence Road perform this cover?
  They performed it on October 30 during the Like a Version series on Australian radio station Triple J.
• What style is Florence Road’s cover of ‘Georgia’?
  The cover is stripped-back and tender, contrasting with their usual energetic, rock-oriented sound.
• What upcoming shows does Florence Road have?
  They have a major hometown show in Dublin at the Academy on November 30 and will be touring North America opening for The Last Dinner Party in March and April next year.
• Has Phoebe Bridgers released any news recently?
  Yes, she won a legal defamation case and is rumored to be appearing in the upcoming film Primetime starring Robert Pattinson.

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