"Someone to You" by JBB

 

Norwegian pop punkers JBB cover "Someone to You," the catchy as all get out 2017 viral hit from Liverpool, UK artist Banners.

"You Said Something" by Meadoworchid

 

Bruges, Belgium ethereal artist Meadoworchid covers the 2000 story from the city, story from the sea "You Said Something," originally by Bridport, UK alternative singer PJ Harvey.

For a cover by Harvey, her version of "Highway 61 Revisited" can be found here.

"Whatever You Like" by The Outer Vibe

 

It's 6/16!

And, 616 is the area code for Grand Rapids, Michigan.

So, here's Grand Rapids band The Outer Vibe giving Ann Arbor a taste of Southern hip hop, with their version of 2008 pop rap single "Whatever You Like" from Atlanta, Georgia artist T.I.

"My Father" by Melanie

 

Happy Father's Day!

Queens, New York singer/songwriter Melanie covers "My Father," a 1968 daddy-ode by Denver, Colorado by way of Seattle, Washington Americana folk artist Judy Collins.

For a Melanie cover, Mad Tea Party's version of "Brand New Key" can be found here.

"The Stroke" by XFactor1

 

Columbus, Ohio blue collar metal band XFactor1 cover "The Stroke," a 1981 arena rocker from Wellesley, Massachusetts crossover artist Billy Squier.

According to The Mayo Clinic, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience one of these early signs of an ischemic stroke:

• Trouble speaking or understanding what others are saying
• Numbness or paralysis in the face, arm, or leg
• Problems seeing in one or both eyes
• Trouble walking
• A sudden, severe headache

"Tick Tick Boom" by BWP

 

Happy Friday the Thirteenth!

Moscow, Russia's Vechernyaya School Rocco (or BWP) features the Grigorieva sisters on this version of "Tick Tick Boom," a 2007 release from Fagersta, Sweden garage punk revivalists The Hives.

The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 2009 reboot of the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

"Brian Wilson" by Risky Biscuit

 

Atlanta, Georgia based quintet Risky Biscuit cover "Brian Wilson," a 1992 alt rock tribute to the Beach Boys cofounder by Ontario, Canada quirksters Barenaked Ladies.

I didn't own a CD player until high school, and soon after scoring a part time job, music junkie me blew my first paycheck on four albums, one of which was a retrospective of Beach Boys songs.

Rest easy, sir.  Thank you for the music.

For more Barenaked Ladies covers, the Lounge-O-Leers version of "One Week" can be found here, and Cornbread Red's version of "The Old Apartment" can be found here.