Father John Misty covered 'Closer' by Nine Inch Nails at a gig in Chicago on April 14 night, NME reports.

Currently on tour in the U.S. , Misty has already covered Rihanna’s ‘Kiss It Better’ when he stopped off in California, and added to his repertoire with a take on Trent Reznor's 1994 track.

Joking with fans at the Riveria Theatre, the singer said he wanted to perform his "favourite love song" but warned them that it's a little "sappy".

Father John Misty has regularly covered other artists during gigs, performing songs by acts including John Lennon and Arcade Fire in the past. He also spoofed Ryan Adam’s take on Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ by covering songs from the album in the style of the Velvet Underground.