Lissie possesses a mightily effective binding agent: her voice. Part siren, part intimate confessor, part jutting-out-jawed foot-stamper, part doubting waif, it is an astonishingly assured instrument – Sunday Times

A present day icon for lovers of both blues, folk, and country... designed for sunny days and highways - Q

Lissie is set to release an EP of cover versions on Monday 20th February. The ‘Covered Up With Flowers EP’ features a selection of her favourite songs, including a cover of Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit Of Happiness” that has been a regular fixture in Lissie’s live set. Speaking about the Kid Cudi cover, Lissie said: “I was home in Rock Island, Illinois with a life-long friend of mine, it was summer and about 3 in the morning. She put that song on and it was like this perfect moment - the lyrics, the vibe, all of it! I love the defiance in it and I just love performing it because it helps towards getting out my aggression and makes me feel strong overall.”

The American folk-rock starlet, who released her critically-acclaimed debut album ‘Catching A Tiger’ in 2010, is currently recording her second album which is due for release in the autumn.

Lissie’s raw and gritty take on Lady Gaga’s classic ‘Bad Romance’ is one of a number of surprise selections on the EP. Says Lissie: “This song was so huge when it came out and is such an anthem for unhealthy relationships! Haha! I had been in one for years myself which ended, and a few months later when I heard this song there was something so strangely sick and satisfying about it. I knew I had to do a version of my own. It's a bit rebellious, like wanting what's bad for you. I also knew it'd be unexpected by my fans.”

Tracks –

A1. “Pursuit Of Happiness” by Kid Cudi

A2. “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac

A3. “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga

B1. “Games People Play” by Joe South

B2. “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica

B3. “Ship Song” by Nick Cave