Monday, September 30, 2024

"Broken" by Oligo Bom

 


Los Angeles, California based indie pop group Lovelytheband had their 2018 single "Broken" acoustically rocked out in three-part harmony by Oligo Bom.  

There's not a single piece of information that I could find regarding Oligo Bom, but based on one of their responses to a comment on this video, it can be assumed that they speak Korean.  Are they from Korea?  My guess is that yes, they more than likely are.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

"Always and Forever" by Silk


 

Atlanta, Georgia R&B group Silk cover "Always and Forever," a 1977 release from London, UK based funk disco band Heatwave.

When Silk sing "Every day/love me your own special way," they might be alluding to being licked up and down until they say stop.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024

"Jealous Again" by A Thousand Days

 


As of this morning, I've posted a cover song a day for a thousand days!

Believe it or not, there's a cover band from Riverside, New Jersey called A Thousand Days.

Here's their rendition of "Jealous Again," a 1990 blues rock single from Atlanta, Georgia roots rockers The Black Crowes.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

"Don't Go" by Slow Moving Millie

 




Merseyside, UK actress/singer/songwriter Slow Moving Millie covers "Don't Go," a 1982 synth pop single from Essex, UK new wave band Yazoo.

Having previously received the nod to star in the 2015 action film "Aeon Flux," I have my doubts that Slow Moving Millie is as slow moving as she claims to be.  

Monday, September 23, 2024

Sunday, September 22, 2024

"It's a Sin" by Ghost

 


Largely incognito Swedish disco metal band Ghost cover "It's a Sin," the 1987 hi-NRG confession from London, UK dance pop group Pet Shop Boys.

The original song peaked at #1 on the weekly music charts in 13 different countries.... including Zimbabwe.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

"Part Time Lover" by Fried Pride


 Japanese jazz and funk band Fried Pride add their unique styling to a cover of "Part Time Lover," a 1985 soul release from ultra prolific Saginaw, Michigan songwriter Stevie Wonder.

For another Stevie Wonder cover, The Lemon Beats' version of "Sir Duke" can be found here.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024

"Sing Out" by Ghost Mice

 


Bloomington, Indiana folk punk duo Ghost Mice offer a quirky remake of "Sing Out," a popular 1971 folk hit from Cat Stevens and the cornerstone of the soundtrack for the coming-of-age comedy "Harold and Maude."

For another Stevens cover, 10,000 Maniacs version of "Peace Train" can be found here.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

"Young Blood" by Super the Future

 


Based on their dormancy across social media platforms, Pasadena, California band Super the Future likely called it quits shortly after uploading this stripped down acoustic version of "Young Blood," a 2010 synth-pop gem for Auckland, New Zealand electropop group The Naked and Famous.

Monday, September 16, 2024

"Don't Speak" by Veridian

 


British rock band Veridian cover "Don't Speak," the 1995 breakup song from Anaheim, California ska punks No Doubt.

Don't tell them 'cause it hurts.

For more No Doubt covers, the Four Year Strong version of "Spiderwebs" can be found here, and Florence and the Machine's version of "Just a Girl" can be found here.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

"Ordinary Angels" by City.M

 


Seoul, South Korea electropop duo City.M cover "Ordinary Angels," the 1993 breakthrough single for Melbourne, Australia indie folk band Frente!

"Ordinary Angels" is also the title of a 2024 drama starring Hilary Swank.  

Of note: the song "Ordinary Angels" did not make the soundtrack for the movie "Ordinary Angels."

But, "Boot Scootin' Boogie" did.

What the actual?

Saturday, September 14, 2024

"Face Down" by Lil Lotus

 


Dallas, Texas emo rapper Lil Lotus covers "Face Down," a 2006 release from Middleburg, Florida pop punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

Speaking of faces, my theory regarding the seven slashes tattooed under Lotus's right eye may be representative of the number of times that his application for Crew Member at McDonald's was rejected, due in large part to his having facial tats.

Friday, September 13, 2024

"Lucky Man" by Circe Link

 



It's Friday the 13th!

Los Angeles, California cowboy jazz band Circe Link cover "Lucky Man," the 1970 folk-tinged prog rock song from London, UK group Emerson, Lake, and Palmer.

"Lucky Man" could be the theme song for back-to-back Australian lottery winner Bill Morgan.

Then, the coma paired with being clinically dead that preempted his scratch off purchase probably tipped the scales a bit in the other direction.

You win some, you lose some.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

"Party Hard!" by Ten Ton Duvet

 


British nu metal cover band Ten Ton Duvet tackle "Party Hard!," a 2001 pop metal release from Ann Arbor, Michigan hard rock artist Andrew WK.  

Now, for the math lesson that nobody asked for:

According to the Home Hacks DIY website, a Queen-sized duvet weighs approximately 5 pounds.

The Sleep Foundation website indicates that Queen-sized beds measure 60 inches by 80 inches.

Ten tons is equal to 20,000 pounds, or the equivalent of 4,000 Queen-sized duvets.

Assuming that a ten ton duvet has the same thickness as a regular duvet, it would be 4000 times the length and width.  

So, it would measure 20,000 feet long, by 26,667 feet wide.

That's 533,340,000 square feet.

This handy converter calculated that covers an area of 19 square miles.

Ergo, a ten ton duvet could completely cover the town of Belmont, Maine -- with room to spare.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Sunday, September 8, 2024

"Planet Earth" by J Church

 


San Francisco, California pop punk band J Church cover "Planet Earth," a 1981 mid-tempo post disco song from Birmingham, UK new wave group Duran Duran.

For another double Duran cover, the Twizted and Jimmu Urine version of "Hungry Like the Wolf" can be found here.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

"What I Got" by Continued Development

 


Western Washington state band Continued Development perform their version of "What I Got," a 1996 single by Sublime, a rock reggae band with a style straight from Long Beach.

"Continued Development" should also be the name of a FOX network sitcom starring Michael Cera.  

For another Sublime cover, Metalachi's version of "Santeria" can be found here.


Wednesday, September 4, 2024

"Alright" by Annie Hamilton

 


One of Sydney, Australia's rising stars in 2019 was young musician Annie Hamilton.  Here, the singer/songwriter covers "Alright," a 1995 release from Oxford, UK Britpop artists Supergrass.

According to Gaming Gorilla, the most super of the Grass Pokémon is third generation reptilian Sceptile.  

But, you probably already knew that..... Nerd.


Tuesday, September 3, 2024

"(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Tuff Guac

 


Today marks day 977 of covers!

977 The Bay is also the name of a radio station in Virginia and Southern Maryland.

So, a fitting cover would be Antwerp, Belgium garage rock band Tuff Guac's spin on "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," a 1968 whistle along from Dawson, Georgia king of Southern soul Otis Redding.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

"September" by Seven Handle Circus

 


Happy first day of September!

Here's Atlanta, Georgia grass and roll band Seven Handle Circus with their version of "September," a 1978 disco single from Chicago, Illinois group Earth, Wind and Fire

According to this bar measurement website, a seven handle circus would be a circus containing 12.25 liters of alcohol.  

Or, just over three gallons.