Pensacola, Florida steel drum party band The Calypsonuts cover "Sweat (A La La La La Long)," a 1992 reggae fusion song from Jamaican artists Inner Circle.
If you can't sweat no more, that's a condition called hypohidrosis, and WebMD makes it sound less than pleasant, with the dizziness and nausea and potential heat stroke and what have you.
San Francisco, California tribute band Zepparella show the fellas how it's done on their remake of "Kashmir," a 1975 progressive epic from London, UK rock band Led Zeppelin.
For more Zeppelin covers, the Nine Inch Nails/Karen O version of "Immigrant Song" can be found here, and Sublime Reggae Kings' version of "Stairway to Heaven" can be found here.
Finnish rockabilly band Nine Lives cover "Walk Like an Egyptian," the1986 novelty pop rock song from Los Angeles, California power pop outfit The Bangles.
According to this article, the phrase "walk like an Egyptian" was coined in the 1962 Gregory Peck legal drama "To Kill a Mockingbird."
For another Bangles cover, Saint Sister's version of "Eternal Flame" can be found here.
For a cover by The Bangles, their version of "Hazy Shade of Winter" can be found here.
Brazilian pop vocalist Claudia Rezende bossas the ever lovin' nova out of "I Love Your Smile," a 1991 R &B single from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania artist Shanice.
San Diego, California ska/band Buck-O-Nine cover "Pass the Dutchie," the 1982 single from Birmingham, UK pop reggae act Musical Youth,
Buck-O-Nine are best remembered for costing 4 cents more than freedom.
From Antalya, Turkey come Check Mate, a pop cover band featuring more accordion than you'd ever dreamed would be present in a Turkish pop cover band.
Here, they cover "No Roots," the 2016 debut single from synth pop artist Alice Merton.
With citizenship in Germany, UK, Canada, and Ireland, Merton's song title checks out.
Omaha, Nebraska hard rock band The Impulsive burn through their rendition of Hannover, Germany metal band Scorpions' 1984 glam anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" like a shot of corn whiskey searing the throat.
Asheville, North Carolina ukulele and randomness band Mad Tea Party cover "Brand New Key," a 1971 hit for New York City pop folk artist Melanie, and the backdrop for one of the more memorable scenes from 1997 Paul Thomas Anderson drama "Boogie Nights."
The song reminds me of one Christmas when my sisters were each given a pair of roller skates, and I was given a key. Not a lock and key. Just a key.
You may think I'd be jealous of their gift... but, no. I tried opening every lock that I came across. Never opened one, but just the thought that I might be able to unlock something super cool kept me occupied for most of that winter.
Probably the best 47 cents that my parents ever spent.
Italian blues band Hot Shots cover the 2007 single "New Shoes," a favorite of my mother-in-law.
Sometimes, she'll ask Alexa to play it.
"Alexa.... play "New Shoes" by..... Paulie Neutrino.
"Alexa.... play "New Shoes" by..... Paulo Nutrition.
It's actually by Scottish blue eyed soul singer Paul Nutella. Er,,,, Paolo Nutini.
The line "When I get your call I'm all choked up, can't believe you called my home" had to be explained to them, as the concept of a landline was COMPLETELY foreign.
Jacksonville, Florida grunge throwbacks Farewell To Fear shine bright like a diamond (oh, oh, oh), shine bright like a diamond on their remake of "Diamonds," the unapologetic and super repetitive 2012 hit electropop single from Saint Michael, Barbados singer/songwriter Rihanna.
For another Rihanna cover, Manic Street Preachers' version of "Umbrella" can be found here.
Austin, Texas based sibling Afro punk band We Don't Ride Llamas cover "Missing," a 1994 single for British sophisti pop band Everything but the Girl.
Deserts, like the Sahara, do indeed miss the rain. There, the annual rainfall averages less than five inches.
By contrast, Austin's dryest year on record appears to be 1954, when they received just under a foot of precipitation.
Brazilian group Audio Prime rock out in Rio on this cover of "Tarzan Boy," a 1985 hit for Milan, Italy based disco revival band Baltimora.
Toronto, Canada vocal trio Willows add harmonies to the 1975 Orleans soft rock hit "Dance with Me" that are sweeter than maple syrup, dontcha know?
Melodic punk band Red Atlanta cover "Molly (Sixteen Candles)," a 1995 single from Detroit, Michigan post grungers Sponge.
You'd think that Red Atlanta are from Atlanta, Georgia, right?
But, they tricked ya! They're out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
For a cover by Sponge, their version of "Cherry Pie" can be found here.
French band Blue Sharp cover "Ruby," a 2007 power pop hit for Leeds, UK indie group Kaiser Chiefs.
If you combine ruby with a blue sharp, it should make a purple sharp.
Antwerp, Belgium metal punkabilly band Hellsonics cover the 1996 goth country (yup.... goth country) single "Black Soul Choir" from Denver, Colorado based 16 Horsepower.
My wife, who is like a breathing encyclopedia of every song ever recorded ever, had never heard of 16 Horsepower. When she listened to the original, she asked if it was Rusted Root covering David Byrne.
That's pretty accurate.... if David Byrne was weaned on sermons by Jonathan Edwards.
The sun is out, and I want some.
Here's London, UK speed metal gurus Motorhead with their rendition of "Rockaway Beach," a 1977 surf punk song from Queens, New York group Ramones.
For more Ramones covers, The Hawkbirds' version of "Rock and Roll High School" can be found here, and The Beautiful South's version of "Blitzkrieg Bop" can be found here.
For a cover of Motorhead, Schroeder's version of "Ace of Spades" can be found here.
English pop dance singer Harriet performs a mournful version of "Just Another Day," the 1992 soul ballad from Cuban born singer Jon Secada.
I shouldn't say that I like the cover better that the original, but I..... I-I-I-I-I-I.......I can't resist.
Finnish neoclassical metal band Warmen cover "Black Cat," the 1989 dance rock single from Gary, Indiana singer and dancer Janet Jackson.
"Black Cat" is also the title of an Edgar Allan Poe short story written in the 1840's, and it's sort of like the Janet Jackson song, except that it's COMPLETELY unhinged.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based cover band Steal the Sky pop some tags on this version of "Thrift Shop," the 2012 comedic pop rap single from Seattle, Washington hip hop artist Macklemore.
Waldorf. Maryland punk emo band Good Charlotte had their 2002 alternative radio hit "The Anthem" covered by Pollyanna.
The band's social media links are all defunct, but they all directed to "pollyannafl," which leads me to believe that they're a Florida based group.
But, there's always a chance that they're actually from French Lick, Indiana or Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
San Francisco, California uke duo Something for No One cover "S.O.B.," the 2015 catchy ode to Delirium Tremens from Denver, Colorado soul/gospel/cowpunk band Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.
Ontario, Canada four-piece Cardinal Chase cover "Savior," a 2008 melodic hardcore song from Chicago, Illinois punk band Rise Against.
Nashville, Tennessee revolving female singer/songwriter showcase Song Suffragettes let the girls play on this rendition of "This Kiss," the 1998 country pop crossover hit from Ridgeland, Mississippi artist Faith Hill.
High energy Arlington, VA party band Back to Zero cover the 1988 funk single "Da Butt," from Washington, DC area go-go band Experience Unlimited (E.U.)
Not to be overly contrarian, but I think that there is something wrong if you wanna do Da Butt all night long.
There's, like, a four-hour window that doing Da Butt is acceptable, and, if that gets exceeded.... it's weird.
Happy Independence Day!
Here's British indie folk artist Laura Marling with her version of Duluth, Minnesota songwriting phenomenon and performance mediocrenon Bob Dylan's 1963 single "A Hard Rain's A Gonna Fall," a different cover of which appeared on the soundtrack of 1989 Tom Cruise war drama "Born on the Fourth of July."
The irony of featuring a UK artist on the anniversary of the US separation FROM the UK isn't lost on me.... but, this rendition is everything.
For another Dylan cover, PJ Harvey's version of "Highway 61 Revisited" can be found here.
Boston, Massachusetts grunge influenced hard rock band Parts Per Million perform a fierce rendition of "Show Me How to Live," a 2003 modern rock hit from Glendale, California supergroup Audioslave.
For another Audioslave cover, Lena Hall's version of "Like a Stone" can be found here.
Calgary, Alberta pop singer Jann Arden had her 1994 signature ballad "Insensitive" covered by 5VOLTS, a quintet from the Philippines.
According to this article from Healthline, you could become insensitive with 5 Volts, as numbness and tingling are one of the major signs of electric shock. Though this voltage isn't overwhelmingly powerful, it is still not recommended to chew on the battery of your heated vest.
From Barrique in Norway come Still Messin', a Scandanavian tribute band with their take on "July Morning," a 1971 single from London, UK prog rock band Uriah Heep.
