Valley City, North Dakota band Wedge cover "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," a 2002 single from Waldorf, Maryland emo rockers Good Charlotte.
Speaking of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," an article about host Robin Leach can be found here.
For another Good Charlotte cover, Pollyanna's version of "The Anthem" can be found here.
Lone Tree, a multinational conglomeration of teen ex-pats based in Nairobi, Kenya perform "Shakedown Street," a 1978 disco-tinged roots rock single from Palo Alto, California band Grateful Dead.
For another Dead cover, "Touch of Grey" by The War on Drugs can be found here.
Shropshire, UK group T'Pau have their 1987 hit single "Heart and Soul" covered by Champaign, Illinois emo kids Braid.
Were it not for the brief interview before Braid's performance, it would have taken me a full two minutes to recognize the tune.
Vineland, New Jersey dream pop band Polaroid Fade cover "Dreaming," a 1979 release from New York City new wavers Blondie.
According to the dream dictionary, a faded Polaroid could represent unclear memories, confusion about the past, or repressed trauma.
For more Blondie covers, the Hillbilly Moon Explosion version of "Call Me" can be found here, the Underclass version of "Maria" can be found here, the My Robot Friend version of "Rapture" can be found here, and the Heartworms version of "Sunday Girl" can be found here.
St Louis, Missouri party band The Way Back Weekend Band cover "Flood," a 1995 single from Greenville, Illinois alternative rockers Jars of Clay.
According to this MSN article, the St Louis region has experienced flash floods within the past three weeks.
San Francisco, California industrial band Snake River Conspiracy cover "How Soon is Now?", a 1984 single from Manchester, UK indie influencers The Smiths.
For another Smiths cover, the Treepeople version of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" can be found here.
Bolen Town, South Carolina group The Willow Swampers cover "Here Without You," a 2002 post-grunge single from Escatawpa, Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down.
Bolen Town appears so small on maps that if you're there and go 3 Doors Down, you'll likely end up in Orangeburg.
For another 3 Doors Down cover, the Kill the Director version of "Kryptonite" can be found here.
