Grouplove, Alt-J and More Cover Bob Dylan to Support MusiCares’ COVID 19 Relief Fund

On Tuesday, April 28th, artists from Warner Music Group’s Canvasback Music, Atlantic Records and Parlophone virtually came together to cover a Bob Dylan classic.

The performance included Alt-J, Grouplove, Jealous of the Birds, Briston Maroney, Benjamin Scheuer and Sofia D’Angelo (Michelle), encouraged fans to donate in support of MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund and Help Musicians UK, both of which are helping musicians and tour crews affected by live music’s shutdown due to the coronavirus.

Dylan’s “Shelter From the Storm,” off his 1975 album Blood on the Tracks, has become an anthem during this ongoing pandemic. The track has been popping up in commercials and being covered by artists including Chris Martin (who performed the track on Saturday Night Live’s first at-home episode a few weeks ago)

“It’s always satisfying to go outside of your comfort zone and try something new, especially during these trying times,” Grouplove said in a statement — “not to mention attempting to memorize 10 verses.”

Alt-J shared a similar sentiment, adding: “It was a new challenge recording this at home separately, even separately from each other, but we think the result is lovely and we hope that it brings a smile to people’s faces at this tricky time.”

Watch the video below.

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