Wednesday, March 11, 2026

"Down" by ZEDsDEAD

 


It's 3/11, so here's a cover of Omaha, Nebraska alternative funk metal band 311's 1996 single "Down," covered by Humble, Texas group ZEDsDEAD.

For another 311 cover, the Kuerdas version of "Amber" can be found here.

For a cover by 311, their version of "Self Esteem" can be found here.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

"I'd Rather Go Blind" by Groovy Folks

 


Grenoble, France musiques funk et pop band Groovy Folks cover "I'd Rather Go Blind," a 1967 deep soul single from Los Angeles, California gospel singer Etta James.

Rosalie Rendu was a nun who continued to overcome fatigue and illness -- including progressive loss of eyesight -- to serve the poor alongside the Daughters of Charity in post-Revolution France.  

Sunday, March 8, 2026

"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Spectacular Spectacular

 


San Francisco, California dream pop band Spectacular Spectacular cover "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," a 1971 single from Isle of Man disco bros Bee Gees

For more Bee Gees covers, The Jigsaw Seen version of "First of May" can be found here, "Stayin' Alive" by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang can be found here, and Pink Turtle's version of "How Deep is Your Love?" can be found here.


Saturday, March 7, 2026

"Silent Running" by Praise the Fallen

 



South Bend, Indiana rock band Praise the Fallen cover "Silent Running," a 1985 hit for Kent, UK supergroup Mike and the Mechanics.

The Survival Journal has published an article about the quietest footwear.... so you, too, can run silently.

For another Mike and the Mechanics cover, the Lava Jade Sky version of "All I Need is a Miracle" can be found here.

Friday, March 6, 2026

"Car Wash" by The Nines

 


Seattle, Washington area party band The Nines cover "Car Wash," a 1976 funk disco single from Los Angeles, California group Rose Royce.

According to the Classic Chassis website, automatic car washes are not recommended for protecting the exterior of a Rolls Royce, as they can cause microscratches and damages to the paint.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

"Closer to Free" by Blue Onyx

 


Chicago, Illinois '90s throwbacks Blue Onyx cover "Closer to Free," a 1993 single from Waukesha, Wisconsin heartland rockers BoDeans.

And, like a weird Pavlovian response, hearing this cover made me... for the first time in 30 years.... think of Neve Campbell.

I hope she's doing well.