Teddy Swims sings “Lose Control” and “The Door” at MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 in phenomenal live clip
Following the November broadcast of the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, viewers became obsessed with Teddy Swims' magnificent dual-song showcase; his captivating rendition of chart favorites "The Door" and "Lose Control" accumulated more than 603,000 views within a single month! Teddy appeared onstage donning an all-white lengthy jacket and hat reminiscent of a modern-day Sinatra, his popular tracks leaving spectators in complete amazement. His powerful, rich vocals spread throughout the Manchester venue like flames, complemented by atmospheric piano accompaniment and intricate guitar riffs; his delivery of "The Door," the third single from his album, exuded charisma, occasional intense gazes, and a rich blend of blues, soul, and energetic rock elements.
"Lose Control," which reached global #1 status upon its June 2023 release, still prompted loud cheers from the audience just from its opening notes, despite being over a year old. The track maintains its impressive impact regardless of how frequently it plays on radio stations, particularly when the entire MTV crowd joined in singing the chorus as Teddy stood elevated on a platform among them.
The 32-year-old singer from Georgia performed alongside eight other acts at the EMAs, including Benson Boone, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, and additional artists. Teddy received nominations for Best New Artist and Best PUSH (Breakthrough Artist), and although he won neither award, his remarkable performance certainly made a lasting impression.
Impressed fans expressed deep emotions about the clip, with comments such as "Every time he sings the same song it's like he's singing it for the first time with such a feeling that I get the chills, every single time. He's real," and "This is what is missing in music. It's so refreshing to hear this type again."
Rita Ora hosted the British-held 2024 MTV EMAs, which celebrated global musicians with categories including "Best Asia Act," "Best India Act," Dutch, Australia, Israeli, Nordic, Portuguese and others; alongside typical awards like "Best Song," "Best Collaboration," "Best Live Artist," and genre-specific recognitions. Winners included Liam Gallagher (Best Rock Artist), Jimin (Best K-Pop Artist), Ariana Grande (Best Pop Artist), and Sabrina Carpenter (for 'Espresso'; Best Song). Taylor Swift received the Best Live Artist award for her record-setting Eras Tour, while Benson Boone's worldwide hit "Beautiful Things" earned him Best New Artist.
