22 Things We Learned About Bastille From Their iHeartRadio #TwitterTuesday Takeover
September 14, 2016
Bastille took over the iHeartRadio Twitter account for our #TwitterTuesday Takeover, where they answered questions from their fans from all over the world.
The band released their sophomore studio album Wild World on September 9th, via Virgin Records, and features their single "Good Grief," along with 18 other new songs.
During their iHeartRadio Twitter Tuesday Takeover, we learned a lot about the band, including what their favorite songs are off their new album, the other artists they're fans of, some of their favorite food, and more.
Here are 22 things we learned from Bastille's iHeartRadio #TwitterTuesday Takeover:
1. Their favorite song to platy live off their new album is "Fake It." Because dat Bass ...
#iHeartBastille favorite song to play live (off of wild world)?
— Bad_News_In_Pompeii (@SkyyWalkerr98) September 13, 2016
Fake it (that bass!) #iHeartBastille https://t.co/TavNMwuF0t
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
2. They're not immune to technical difficulties.
.@SaedahZakirah We're here! Sorry we're late - connection problems #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/8pSXWPFS2j
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
3. They're Frank Ocean fans and their favorite song from his new album is "Self Control."
Favorite song from the new album frank ocean? #iHeartBastille
— wild rodrigo (@idontkyle) September 13, 2016
"Self Control" #iHeartBastille https://t.co/ZJ2ZJ2C5zd
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
4. They're pretty stylish...
.@nowathesa WWCOMMS HQ gear #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/jvdigkc8o1
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
5. Yes, they are Britney Spears fans, and they LOVE her song "Toxic." (Great choice, guys)
#iHeartBastille Excited that Britney will perform at the iHearth Music Festival ?? Fav Britney Song ??
— Piece Of Me (@TillWorld96) September 13, 2016
"Toxic" - incredible song 🙌🏼 #iHeartBastille https://t.co/LP4qyhmp2k
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
6. They would so do a song with Rihanna.
#iHeartBastille how is Rihanna not a guest singer on Wild World?
— daniella (@ilysbx) September 13, 2016
Seconded @rihanna ? #iHeartBastille https://t.co/JhBlK0Utvw
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
7. Be patient, because Other People's Heartache 4 IS coming.
other people's heartache en 4 is still coming? #iHeartBastille
— wild grazy ☁ (@bestfakeit) September 13, 2016
Yes. 100% we're working on it #iHeartBastille https://t.co/BbFG5u0PGM
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
8. Will LOVES Cheetos.
.@nowathesa #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/A4zIPVCZCA
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
9. Woody is very ambitious.
.@molly_joh #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/WUgerkOupp
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
10. The hardest song to play live is "Four Walls (The Ballad of Perry Smith)."
#iHeartBastille hardest song to play live ?
— alicia (@ConquistadoLETO) September 13, 2016
Woody says "4 Walls" (the beat's a nightmare for him apparently) #iHeartBastille https://t.co/UvCT71rsdv
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
11. The fastest song they ever wrote was "Two Evils." They wrote it backstage before one of their concerts.
which was the fastest song written? #iHeartBastille
— leonardo (@bastillegiant) September 13, 2016
"2 Evils" - we wrote it backstage in Berlin before our gig there #iHeartBastille https://t.co/PrseplMMMc
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
12. They have the gift of awesome facial expressions.
.@amirahchan #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/efFySK2R2r
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
13. They know exactly what song to put on to get pumped up before they hit the stage.
#iHeartBastille anything you guys always for before you go on stage?
— Julia (@nochrchinthwild) September 13, 2016
We jump around to "Higher Ground" by TNGHT #iHeartBastille https://t.co/b1hKL7DnTD
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
14. Their "Send Them Off" music video is coming...
When will the Send Them Off video come out? Please don't reply with 'soon' #iHeartBastille
— Nikita (@nikitamdj) September 13, 2016
Hopefully this week! #iHeartBastille https://t.co/hEyCSyhMyx
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
15. Will may or may not get a Wild World tattoo.
.@dotmajr (Dan says yes....will, not so sure) #iHeartBastille pic.twitter.com/iZGjwMXozg
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
But apparently he has no choice...
Yes he has to, he has no choice #iHeartBastille https://t.co/GMZJmmV0Ma
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
16. There's only one way to describe Bastille's new album.
Describe the new album in one word #iHeartBastille
— elenΔ + 🌐 (@lostdragoncause) September 13, 2016
Wild ...? #iHeartBastille https://t.co/wTMtKoQJOK
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
17. They WILL be announcing more US tour dates.
Will there be more America dates in the future #iHeartBastille #iHeartRadio
— Max (@MBuhrts) September 13, 2016
Yes. Stay posted for loads and loads more dates. Can't wait to head back to loads of US cities #iHeartBastille https://t.co/ajMDiwhyKs
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
18. When Dan performs "Send Them Off," he pretends to be a rapper.
#iHeartBastille What's your favourite song of the album and why?
— 23days'tilREVRΔD♥ (@OnmarsSarah) September 13, 2016
I (Dan) love send them off because I pretend to be a rapper when we play it live #iHeartBastille https://t.co/ncygsODTBW
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
19. Rationale is joining Bastille on their UK tour dates.
#iHeartBastille Who's supporting you on your UK tour?
— Hannah ϟ (@HannahYearsx) September 13, 2016
Rationale will be joining us! #iHeartBastille https://t.co/WsvIwQK7wD
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
20. This is Kyle's favorite song at the moment:
#iHeartBastille Kyle's favourite song right now?
— Charlotte WILD WORLD (@clarygraceprior) September 13, 2016
Danny Brown - Pneumonia #iHeartBastille https://t.co/dBSCJNDhxc
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
21. Kyle is not a good arm wrestler.
what really happened to kyle's arm? #iHeartBastille
— bea (@fakeitdan) September 13, 2016
He had an arm wrestle and lost #iHeartBastille https://t.co/WG438MEozT
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016
22. They know exactly how to pull off matching outfits.
#iHeartBastille Thank you all so much for your questions! Goodbye from us here at WWCOMMS HQ London. X pic.twitter.com/b72YFO3JsY
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) September 13, 2016