Friday, May 29, 2026

"The Joker and the Thief" by Asteroid Brains


 

Neo-Psychedelia band Wolfmother had their 2006 hard rock single "The Joker and the Thief" covered by fellow Sydney, Australia natives Asteroid Brains.

I doubt that the song was based off of this image, but it's all I could think of upon hearing the title.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

"Home Sweet Home" by Tru Illusion

 


Baton Rouge, Louisiana area teen band Tru Illusion cover "Home Sweet Home," a 1985 power ballad from Hollywood, California glam artists Motley Crue.

For more covers of the Crue, the Between the Buried and Me version of "Kickstart My Heart" can be found here, and the Tuuli version of "Girls, Girls, Girls" can be found here.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

"Unsung" by Medicated Savage

 


Springfield, Massachusetts nu metal group Medicated Savage cover "Unsung," a 1991 noise rock single from New York City post-hardcore band Helmet.

When I performed a Google search asking if medicated savages should wear helmets, Microsoft Copilot responded:

If “Medicated Savages” refers to people who engage in activities like airsoft, welding, or other tasks where head impact or debris is a risk, yes — wearing a helmet is strongly recommended.

I don't know what being a medicated savage has to do with welding, but, thanks, AI for the semi-sensical response.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

"How's It Going to Be" by Widowspeak

 


New York City shoegazers Widowspeak cover "How's It Going to Be," a 1997 release from San Francisco, California alt rock group Third Eye Blind.

For more TEB covers, the Don't Call Me Surely version of "Semi-Charmed Life" can be found here, and the Aftrhours version of "Jumper" can be found here.

Monday, May 25, 2026

"Remembering" by Mel Tillis


 

Tampa, Florida country artist Mel Tillis covers "Remembering," a tune first released in 1968 by Atlanta, Georgia singer/songwriter Jerry Reed.

The title is appropriate for Memorial Day.

The lyrics about a perpetual state of blackout drunkenness, less so.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

"My Favourite Game" by Aliens of Eden


 

Prince Edward Island, Canada group Aliens of Eden cover "My Favourite Game," a 1998 single from Jonkoping, Sweden indie band The Cardigans.

For another Cardigans cover, the Twocolors version of "Love/Fool" can be found here.

For a cover by The Cardigans, their version of "Iron Man" can be found here.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

"It Takes Two" by Ami Kozak

 


Ami Kozak (from Los Angeles, California indie trio Distant Cousins) busts out the looper on his remake of "It Takes Two," a 1988 jam from New York City hip-hopper Rob Base

Rest easy, Mr. Base.  You may not have been internationally known, but you were known to rock a microphone.