The Manzano brothers, who make up the band, are performing in Mumbai this weekend on April 12. Photo Courtesy: Paula Matoos via BookMyShow Live
Photograph by Ed Sheeran
While this original by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is already a favourite among many fans around the world, the version by Boyce Avenue shows you a different side. Collaborating with Bea Miller, the Manzanos lend a soulful sound to the song with the help of Miller, who adds her refreshing vocals, to convert it into a whole new song, which has over 293 milion views
We Can't Stop by Miley Cyrus
Another version with Bea Miller, Boyce Avenue pull off a Miley Cyrus song like 'We Can't Stop' smoothly, making you reimagine the song like at a time when YouTube was still taking off in India. Today, the song has 347 million views on their channel
Mirrors by Justin Timberlake
While their personal favourites are songs by Coldplay, The Goo Goo Dolls and John Mayer, covers like that of 'Mirrors' by Justin Timberlake are really why they have been celebrated as an independent band online. The stripped down version of the song stays true to the tune while showcasing a musically rich song with some slapping, aided by the cajon
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri
Among the wide variety of popular songs, the trio also have a beautiful cover of 'A Thousand Years'' by Christina Perri, which went viral almost instantly, and lives in reels till today.
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
With the recent hits by Bruno Mars, it is hard to ignore his earlier songs like 'When I Was Your Man'. With a voice like that of Mars, it is always a challenge, but Boyce Avenue made it their own
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