"I like this better than the original": Fans react as Myles Smith covers Taylor Swift's 'Exile' for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith has captured listeners' attention with his rendition of Taylor Swift's "Exile" during his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session. The performance has drawn notable praise online. Fans reacted, saying:

"I like this better than the original 👀"

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@Voxilar

I like this better than the original 👀

Myles Smith hails from Luton, England. In 2024, he was named the BBC's Introducing Artist of the Year. The following year, he won the BRITs Rising Star Award and was also included in Time's 100 Most Influential People list for 2025. His hit "Stargazing" earned double-platinum certifications in multiple countries and climbed to No. 4 in the UK charts and No. 19 in the US.

During his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance, Myles Smith delivered a stripped-down rendition of Taylor Swift's hit, Exile. Clips of his performance had gone viral on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).

Fans' reactions to Myles Smith covering Taylor Swift's 'Exile' for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share a clip of his performance, captioning:

"Myles Smith covers “exile” by Taylor Swift for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge."

Netizens soon weighed in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their reactions regarding Myles Smith's Exile cover. Below are some of their remarks:

"Myles Smith's stripped-down take on "exile" captures the song's raw ache beautifully, his soulful vocals add a fresh layer of intimacy to Taylor and Bon Iver's duet. A standout Live Lounge moment!.", lauded a fan.

"In an appearance for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge on October 3, 2025, Myles Smith performed a cover of Taylor Swift's "exile". The song, originally a duet between Swift and Bon Iver, received widespread praise on social media for Smith's emotional vocals. Key details from the performance: Performance date: October 3, 2025. Broadcast: The cover was part of BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge month. Songs performed: In addition to "exile," Smith also sang his original song "Stay (If You Wanna Dance)". Reception: Fans commented that Smith's version was particularly chilling and heartfelt. Video availability: The performance was posted on the BBC Radio 1 VEVO YouTube channel.", detailed another.

"Covers are cool, but can anyone really top the emotional wreck that is Taylor’s “exile”?", questioned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"crazy how a man can sing exile and still not text back like he didn’t just pour his soul out on radio 💔", penned an X user.

"Every generation finds its own way to whisper heartbreak in public.", commented another.

"Myles Smith’s soulful take on Taylor Swift’s “exile” brings fresh emotion to the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.", stated a third.

Myles Smith is also set to appear at Hits Radio Live in November 2025/. He will join a lineup that includes Calvin Harris, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, Sugababes, and Craig David. Hits Radio Live 2025 dates are as follows:

• Friday, November 21, 2025, Birmingham, UK, at BP Pulse Live
• Saturday, November 22, 2025, Manchester, UK, at Co-op Live

Following his 2025 appearances, Myles Smith will kick off a series of live performances through 2026. The confirmed dates and venues are as follows:

• Thursday, February 20, 2026, Tempe, AZ, United States, at Innings Festival
• Saturday, June 20, 2026, Nashville, TN, United States, at Nissan Stadium (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, June 27, 2026, Chicago, IL, United States, at Soldier Field (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, July 4, 2026, Denver, CO, United States, at Empower Field at Mile High (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, July 18, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, United States, at Allegiant Stadium (With Ed Sheeran)
• Tuesday, July 21, 2026, San Diego, CA, United States, at Petco Park (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, July 25, 2026, Santa Clara, CA, United States, at Levi’s Stadium (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, August 1, 2026, Seattle, WA, United States, at Lumen Field (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, August 8, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, United States, at SoFi Stadium (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, August 15, 2026, Minneapolis, MN, United States, at U.S. Bank Stadium (With Ed Sheeran)
• Thursday, August 20, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada, at Rogers Centre (With Ed Sheeran)
• Friday, August 21, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada, at Rogers Centre (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, August 22, 2026, Toronto, ON, Canada, at Rogers Centre (With Ed Sheeran)
• Saturday, August 29, 2026, Detroit, MI, United States, at Ford Field (With Ed Sheeran)

Tickets can be purchased from Myles Smith's official website.

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