The Veronicas - ’Untouched’ (Live for Like A Version)

Why It Matters

The performance shows how legacy pop acts can revitalize catalog songs for modern platforms, driving renewed streaming revenue and expanding their fan base.

Key Takeaways

• Live rendition showcases The Veronicas' vocal chemistry on stage
• Stripped arrangement emphasizes raw emotional intensity through minimalist instrumentation
• Audience response amplified by energetic stage presence through cheering
• Lyrics altered, creating a spontaneous, improvisational feel for live performance
• Performance reinforces band's relevance in contemporary pop-rock landscape

Summary

The Veronicas delivered a live rendition of their 2007 hit “Untouched” on Triple J’s iconic “Like a Version” segment, swapping the studio‑produced pop‑electro backdrop for a raw, band‑driven arrangement.

The performance highlighted the duo’s tight vocal chemistry, with Jessica and Lisa trading verses over stripped‑down guitars and drums that amplified the song’s emotional urgency. The band deliberately altered several lyric lines—repeating “Heat” and improvising phrases—to create a spontaneous, almost improvisational atmosphere that kept listeners on edge.

A standout moment came when the sisters shouted “Heat, heat, heat” repeatedly, a cue that sparked an enthusiastic response from the studio audience, whose cheers rose in volume with each refrain. The altered lyrics, such as “I feel so untouched right now,” underscored the live show’s willingness to deviate from the original script while preserving its core hook.

By reimagining a decade‑old anthem in a minimalist format, The Veronicas demonstrated their adaptability and reinforced their relevance in today’s pop‑rock market, signaling to both fans and industry executives that classic hits can be refreshed for streaming‑driven audiences without losing impact.

Original Description

The Veronicas perform ’Untouched’ live for triple j's Like A Version.

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Band Credits:

Drums: Tim Commandeur

Lead Guitar:Chris Collins

Rhythm Guitar: Ryleigh Hilton

Keys: Freyja Garbett

Cello: Hanna Oblikov

Violin: Charlie Westhoff

Violin: Jen McCullagh

Viola: Yena Choi

Production Credits

Senior Producer, Video: Brandon Lung

Senior Producer, Live Music: Greg Wales

Senior Producer, triple j: Max Lavergne

Video Producers: Oliver Quirk, Jed Nielsen, Claudine Ocampo, Katelyn Clark

Assistant Video Producer: Alexandra Sutcliffe

Live Music Producer: Eileen McDonald Sparks

Audio Engineer: Kieran Bowdidge

Assistant Audio Engineer: Ben Northmore

Executive Producer, Video: Jess Hallay

Executive Producer, Live Music: Cameron McCauley

Executive Producer, Digital: Amelia Rounds

Senior Legal Advisor: Sun Hoon

Business Affairs: Julia Kosky

Digital Manager, triple j: Emma Gibbs

Music Director, triple j: Nick Findlay

Head of triple j, Double J and Country: Lachlan Macara

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