Tuesday, April 21, 2026

"Maps" by Serenity Now

 


Minneapolis, Minnesota dream rockers Serenity Now cover "Maps," a 2003 single from New York City indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

In a bowling alley.

Though bowling alleys don't have maps, per se, they do have floor plans.... which is close.... I guess.

Monday, April 20, 2026

"Back in the High Life Again" by Warren Zevon

 


It's 4/20.

So, here's Chicago, Illinois singer/songwriter/excitable boy Warren Zevon with his version of "Back in the High Life Again," a 1986 single from Birmingham, UK blue-eyed soul artist Steve Winwood.

For another Winwood cover, the Ra Ra Riot version of "Valerie" can be found here.

For a cover of Warren Zevon, the Alixandrea Corvyn version of "Werewolves of London" can be found here.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

"Guilty" by Lucid Node

 


Lucid Node cover "Guilty," a 1996 track from St Louis, Missouri industrial band Gravity Kills.

While I was unable to find a bio for Lucid Node, their collaboration with Echelon Sound Collective leads me to believe that they're based in or around New York City.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

"I Put a Spell on You" by Molecule

 


Flensburg, Germany band Molecule cover "I Put a Spell on You," a 1956 shock rock single from Cleveland, Ohio artist Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

If folk aren't as upfront about their hexing as Screamin' Jay, this article from Witches Lore gives you indicators on whether or not you've been cursed.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Milwaukee Wildmen

 


Dutch psychobilly band Milwaukee Wildmen cover "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)," a 1984 new wave single from Liverpool, UK Eurodisco outfit Dead or Alive.

According to this article, the amusement park ride Gravitron can spin right round like a record at 24 revolutions per minute.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

"Lola" by 12 Cents for Marvin

 


Fort Collins, Colorado ska/reggae band 12 Cents for Marvin cover "Lola," a 1970 mixed up, muddled up, shook up tune from London, UK rockers The Kinks.

For more Kinks covers, the Good Riddance version of "Come Dancing" can be found here, and the Oingo Boingo version of "You Really Got Me" can be found here.