Glass Animals Reveal ‘Heat Waves’ Almost Went to Rihanna

Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley revealed that their breakout hit single ‘Heat Waves’ was almost given to pop star Rihanna. In a recent interview with The Independent, Bayley discussed his challenges with being vulnerable in his music, including on the sleeper hit ‘Heat Waves’.

He told the publication that considering offering the song to another musician might have made its release easier, explaining: “Initially it felt too personal and vulnerable to do it myself, because the little secret in that song would be very, very strongly attached to me. And that was quite scary. I had hoped it would be someone else’s song.”

Bayley further disclosed that the band had actually offered the song to pop star Rihanna, recalling, it progressed to the point where he was sitting in the Roc Nation offices, playing the song for her manager.

“I ended up sending them parts of the song, but I’m grateful it didn’t go further,” he continued, adding: “But at the same time, obviously, I’m a huge fan – I would’ve loved it.”

Glass Animals have recently announced a tour across the UK, Europe, and the US, following the band’s earlier announcement of their eagerly awaited fourth studio album, ‘I Love You So F***ing Much,’ in April this year.

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—Silviya.Y