Wednesday, April 22, 2026

"Friends of P" by Yawn Mower



Asbury Park, New Jersey indie duo Yawn Mower cover "Friends of P," an oft forgotten gem released by Santa Monica, California power pop band The Rentals in 1995.

I like it, but I miss the male/female harmonies of the original.  After all, this is a good song for a gal (Ooh Woo Hoo Hoo.....)

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.