Long Beach, California acoustic rock duo This Wild Life cover "Death Bed," the 2020 lo-fi hip hop single from British Columbia, Canada rapper Powfu.
If you don't want to stay awake for too long, it might be best to avoid that cup of coffee for your head. According to The Sleep Foundation, caffeine can block the sleep-inducing chemical adenosine, which would bring about insomnia and poorer sleep quality.
German dark folk artist Patty Gurdy covers London, UK new wave duo Eurythmics' 1983 synth pop hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" using just her voice and a hurdy gurdy, and it is BY FAR the most metal thing I've heard in decades.
If this version doesn't make you want to head into Westeros and do battle against White Walkers, nothing will.
For more Eurythmics covers, Minerve's version of "Here Comes the Rain Again" can be found here, and Bubble Scum's version of "Missionary Man" can be found here.
Austin, Texas indie folk band Okkervil River tackled Australian singer and actress Helen Reddy's1977 torch song "Candle on the Water" for inclusion on the soundtrack of the 2016 remake of Disney action adventure film "Pete's Dragon"
Headless Cabbage are a group of gals from the East Lansing, Michigan area who uploaded a veritable gigaton of web covers between 2007 and 2016.
Here is their version of "Shake It," a 2008 single from Los Angeles, California neon pop band Metro Station.
This video was uploaded fifteen years ago, and I wondered how it was possible to record a cover of a song released in 2008 fifteen years ago without time travel.
Then I did the mental math, and if anyone needs me, I'll be curled up in the fetal position behind the laundry room door sobbing and eating Cheetos.
Buffalo, New York psychedelic jam band Moe. cover "In a Big Country," a 1983 Celtic new wave single from Scottish band Big Country.
Scotland is just over 30,000 square miles in area.
So, it is slightly smaller than South Carolina.
In fact, the entire United Kingdom sits at 94,217 square miles in total land area.
Michigan is 96,713 square miles in area.... and it's only ranked 11th in size among US states.
Austrian folk band Global Kryner cover New York City piano man Billy Joel's 1979 soft rock single "Honesty" on accordion, clarinet, and trombone.
No lies.
Global Kryner also featured a yodeler, who, unfortunately (?) didn't find his way onto this track.
Don't put the blame on Bristol, UK prog alternative band Valis Ablaze... they're only covering fellow Brit Rag N Bone Man's 2016 neo soul hit "Human."
Tokyo, Japan band Nemophila cover "The Trooper," a 1983 single from London, UK speed metal trailblazers Iron Maiden.
Their band name roughly translates to "Love of Nemo," and who doesn't love Nemo?
For another Iron Maiden cover, Sinergy's version of "The Number of the Beast" can be found here.
Chattanooga, Tennessee band Boombox Revival pay homage to Phoenix, Arizona new wave band Mr. Mister on their remake of "Kyrie," a 1985 pop rock single with splashes of Liturgical Greek Prayer.
For fellow Delaware natives who are looking for a literal boombox revival, check out Grooves and Tubes in Wilmington, who specialize in repairing vintage stereos and electronics.
Eugene, Oregon singer/songwriter Andie Case performs a decidedly non-emo version of "Swing, Swing," a 2002 power pop single from Stillwater, Oklahoma band The All-American Rejects.
Swing, Swing is also the apparent mantra of Philadelphia Phillies left fielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who led the league in strikeouts over the past two seasons, and is well on his way to earning the dubious title for the third straight year.
But, when he gets hold of one? Woah, Nellie....
St Joseph, Missouri band of brothers Radkey get garage rocky on their version of "Ain't No Sunshine," a 1971 soul single from West Virginia artist Bill Withers.
In the city of Utquiagvik, Alaska (previously known as Barrow), there ain't no sunshine for 65 consecutive days.
Hindley Street Country Club spinoff Pina and the Coladas perform "Somewhere Only We Know," a 2004 hit for East Sussex, UK Britpop band Keane.
Every pina colada recipe in the known universe calls for pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and white rum.
For added freshness, several recipes suggest adding lime.
They sound like they know what they're doing, but, even if the musicianship wasn't there, Los Angeles, California wannabe mariners Yachtley Crew earn massive brownie points for their wordplay and unadulterated schtick.
Here, they cover another soft rock hit of the '70s -- The 1977 ballad "Just Remember I Love You" by Boulder, Colorado quintet Firefall.
Either the lead vocalist is learning lyrics on the fly, or she's proving her multitasking skills by singing while simultaneously beating level 67 of Candy Crush Saga.
For more Britney covers, Fountains of Wayne's version of "...Baby, One More Time" can be found here, and Big Fat Meanies' version of "Toxic" can be found here.
Shropshire, UK wedding band Lazy Marmalade perform their version of "Castle on the Hill," a 2017 release from Yorkshire folk pop artist Ed Sheeran.
Congrats to Andy and Alice!
For another Ed Sheeran cover, Conquer Divide's version of "Bad Habits" can be found here.
Umea, Sweden band Spring Lane cover "Denim and Rhinestones," a 2022 offering from Muskogee, Oklahoma country pop star Carrie Underwood.
Not sure where the band's namesake thoroughfare is located, but it definitely isn't in Umea. Streets there have names like:
Signalvagen
Storgatan
Repslagargatan
According to the Babbel website, "Spring" in Swedish translates to "Var" or "Varen..." but couldn't find any streets that started or ended in Varen. Ot Var.
London, UK country folk group America had their 1971 single "A Horse with No Name" covered by San Francisco, California swamptronica band Dirtwire.
There's also an accompanying video for folks who like their pizza topped with pepperoni and psilocybin.
French EDM musician (and kickboxer) Cyn Gillet's upbeat take on Australian duo Savage Garden's 1996 synth pop single "I Want You" is a fantastic piece of work. Truly. Madly. Deeply.
Cresskill, New Jersey soft rocker Gary Wright had his 1975 hit "Dream Weaver" intertwined into a tapestry of ephialtes by New Orleans, Louisianan Cajun sludge metal pioneers Crowbar.
Nightmare inducing as their remake may be, I believe it can get you through the ni-iiiiiiiiiiiight.
Here's San Francisco, California singer/songwriter Lily Holbrook with her version of "Mama, I'm Coming Home," a 1991 power ballad from UK heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne.
For another Ozzy cover, The Barefoot Movement's version of "Crazy Train" can be found here.
Indonesian duo Long Weekend cover "Heartbreak Anniversary," a 2020 electro soul single from Long Beach, California R&B artist Giveon.
I'm trying to figure out if the keyboard player doubles as the right winger for Indonesia's U-19 soccer team.
La, la, la, la, la-la-la-la....
London, UK alternagoths Siouxsie and the Banshees go along for the ride on their remake of "The Passenger," a 1977 post punk single from Ann Arbor, Michigan garage rocker Iggy Pop.
Iggy had the highest praise for this version during an interview broadcast on MTV's 120 Minutes, saying "the horn thing is good."
Cavite, Philippines quartet Plethora cover "Superman (It's Not Easy)," a 2001 adult contemporary single from Los Angeles, California songwriter and pianist Five for Fighting.
Former Toronto Maple Leaf right winger Tie Domi holds the NHL record with 333 five-minute majors for fighting, which equates to nearly 28 entire games over the course of his career that he spent in the sin bin for fighting alone.
Switching gears completely.... when I had a hard week recently, a friend called me and said "Plethora."
That meant a lot to me.
Lipetsk, Russia alternative band Loudslay make your leg shake and make you go crazy on their remake of "Butterfly," a 1999 rap rock single from Los Angeles, California nu metal group Crazy Town.
South Australia mononymous singer/guitarist Orianthi sprinkles in a dash of blues on her remake of "Missing You," the 1984 epitome of soft rocking denial from Lancashire, UK pop artist John Waite.
Wexford, Ireland wedding band Blue Moose perform a studio version of Los Angeles, California duo The Rembrandts' 1994 jangle pop sitcom theme song "I'll Be There for You."
Wilmington, Delaware is home of the REAL Blue Moose, though... Sorry, guys.
Tijuana, Mexico '60s rock band Los Rockin Devils swap their predominantly Spanish lyrics for some in Xhosa on their cover of Johannesburg, South Africa singer Miriam Makeba's 1967 Afro-pop hit "Pata Pata."
"Pata Pata" translates to "touch, touch," and couples dancing to the song would essentially frisk each other.
Hawt.
The tune was later used in an ad for a Honda Accord Crosstour in 2010.
Also hawt.
Here's a cover of 1982 rock song "White Wedding" from Middlesex, UK new wave artist Billy Idol by Stromstad, Sweden industrial goth band Deathstars.
You see Chicago, Illinois genre-bending band The Greater London City Council rollin'. You're hatin'....patrollin'... on their cover of Houston, Texas hip hop artist Chamillionaire's 2005 rap hit "Ridin'."
Toronto, Canada trip hop band Len settle themselves on this remake of "Cool It Now," a 1984 single from Boston, Massachusetts teen new jack swingers New Edition.
For a cover of Len, Lenka's version of "Steal My Sunshine" can be found here.
Los Angeles, California garage rock band The Jigsaw Seen released a live cover of "First of May," a 1969 single from Australian disco act Bee Gees.
Contrary to the song's lyrics, now that the Bee Gees are tall does not mean that Christmas trees are suddenly small. Take, for instance, the 79-foot-tall Norway Spruce that was displayed in Rockefeller Center during the winter of 2021.
THAT'S a big ol' tree.
For other Bee Gees covers, Les Claypool's Duo De Twang's version of "Stayin' Alive" can be found here, and Pink Turtle's version of "How Deep is Your Love" can be found here.
