Ashnikko Performs Gwen Stefani Hit for triple j Series
Ashnikko made her Like A Version debut on triple j by covering Gwen Stefani's 2004 solo single What You Waiting For? with a full band that included a harpist. She said the track was a childhood favorite and inspired her to pursue music, pointing to Stefani's debut album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. as a major influence. She also performed Sticky Fingers and spoke with hosts about bird watching and choreography.
Ashnikko’s triple j Like A Version debut featured a full band with a harp, covering Gwen Stefani’s 2004 solo single “What You Waiting For?” She described it as a childhood staple that spurred her toward a music career, citing Stefani’s debut Love. Angel. Music. Baby. as formative. She also performed “Sticky Fingers” and discussed bird watching and choreography with hosts Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor.
The Stefani single reached No. 47 on the Billboard Hot 100; its album peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and produced “Hollaback Girl” and “Rich Girl.” Ashnikko first gained attention in 2019 with the platinum “Stupid,” which hit No. 90 on the Hot 100, and her 2023 debut Weedkiller reached the Billboard 200.
This crossover moment may introduce Ashnikko’s audience to Stefani’s early solo catalog, while triple j’s Like A Version format could amplify both artists in Australia and online. Fans of hyperpop and 2000s pop might discover shared influences, and the harp-backed arrangement may reinforce interest in genre-blurring live performances. For triple j, the segment’s continued reach could strengthen its cultural role, though the actual social effect likely remains modest and entertainment-focused.