Two of the most electric forces in alt-pop came together for a moment of raw vulnerability on triple j’s iconic Like A Version — and what they delivered was nothing short of spellbinding. YUNGBLUD and Halsey stripped everything back for a hauntingly beautiful cover of Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” — and the result? Pure emotional alchemy.
With just a softly strummed guitar and dimmed studio lights, YUNGBLUD and Halsey transformed the indie classic into a soul-baring confession. Their voices — delicate, cracked, and intimately intertwined — turned Ben Gibbard’s iconic lyrics into a personal vow.
“Love of mine, someday you will die…”
YUNGBLUD sang with quiet ache,
as Halsey followed with ethereal harmony,
“…but I’ll be close behind…”
It wasn’t just a performance.
It was a moment — suspended in time.
Unlike their usual explosive stage energy, this cover showcased a different side of both artists: vulnerable, reflective, human. Halsey’s voice carried both warmth and sorrow, while YUNGBLUD’s delivery felt like it was being sung to someone he’d already lost.
The chemistry between the two — longtime collaborators and friends — added an extra layer of depth. They didn’t just sing to each other. They sang with each other.
Social media lit up after the performance dropped:
“I didn’t know I needed YUNGBLUD and Halsey covering Death Cab, but now I’m not okay.”
“This is what grief sounds like when it’s sung by angels with scars.”
“Goosebumps. Tears. Everything.”
triple j’s Like A Version has delivered some unforgettable covers — but this one? This one burrowed straight into the heart. It reminded us that beneath the tattoos, eyeliner, and chaos… YUNGBLUD and Halsey are just two souls trying to make sense of love, loss, and everything in between.
🎥 Watch YUNGBLUD & Halsey perform “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” below — but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Bring tissues. You’ll feel everything.
