"The Boyz-n-the Hood" by Dynamite Hack

 

What better song for June 4th than one that mentions cruisin' down the street in your six-four?

Here's Austin, Texas alternative band Dynamite Hack with their tongue-in-cheek acoustic rendering of "The Boyz-n-the Hood," a 1987 gangsta single from Compton, California rap artist Eazy E.  

"I Love the Nightlife" by Frigora

 

Manila, Philippines wedding band Frigora love to boogie on the disco 'roooOOOOOOOOUND!!

Here's their version of "I Love the Nightlife," the 1978 international party hit from Charlotte, North Carolina singer Alicia Bridges.

"Stray Cat Strut" by Rumpus Machine

 

Auckland, New Zealand sibling band Rumpus Machine cover "Stray Cat Strut," a 1981 single from Long Island, New York rockabilly group Stray Cats.

"Take Cover" by June Divided

 

Happy first day of June!

Here's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania band June Divided with their version of "Take Cover," a 2005 single from Seattle, Washington pop emo band Acceptance.

"Closer to Fine" by The Smittens

 

Burlington, Vermont indie twee band The Smittens cover "Closer to Fine," the 1989 exploration for peace despite life's uncertainties, originally from Atlanta, Georgia folk duo Indigo Girls.

For more Indigo Girls covers, Off the Beat's version of "Kid Fears" can be found here, and Sarah Calderwood's version of "Galileo" can be found here.

"Faded" by New Generation

 

Trnava, Slovakia electronic duo New Generation cover "Faded," a 2015 progressive house single from Norwegian DJ and record producer Alan Walker.

"Come Dancing" by Good Riddance

 

Santa Cruz, California skate punks Good Riddance cover "Come Dancing," a 1982 new wave single from long running London, UK pop rock band The Kinks.

I loved, loved, loved this song as a kid.  The musical element, with the horns and the ultra-catchy melody.

On hindsight, the lyrics hit harder.  Especially after reading the song's backstory.

Keep on dancing, Rene.

For another Kinks cover, Oingo Boingo's version of "You Really Got Me" can be found here.