Universal Music GroupIn honor of Bohemian Rhapsody out in theaters today, Troye Sivan has released a cover of Queen’s 1976 hit, “Somebody to Love.”
Troye puts a haunting, mellow spin on the track, which is the third in a series of Queen covers by other artists in support of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which helps fight HIV/AIDS worldwide. Frontman Freddie Mercury died from AIDS-related causes in 1991.
Net profits from Troye’s cover will be donated to the MPT.
“I’m so beyond honored to have been asked to cover ‘Somebody to Love’ by Queen, a masterful song by the most legendary band,” Troye says in a statement.
Queen’s manager, Jim Beach, adds, “Troye’s version is a unique take on this Queen classic. It is both moving and totally original. Thank you from us all at the Mercury Phoenix Trust — fighting AIDS worldwide.”
Last month, Shawn Mendes released his cover of Queen’s “Under Pressure,” and 5 Seconds of Summer also released their cover of “Killer Queen” as part of the series.
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