Happy Halloween!
For our listening pleasure, Pennywise from "It," Jigsaw from the "Saw" franchise, and Chucky from "Child's Play" teamed up to record a cover version of "Monster Mash," a 1962 novelty single from Somerville, Massachusetts comedy songwriter Bobby Pickett.
Wait, wait.... those are just costumes.
It's actually performed by York, Pennsylvania band Small Town Titans.
Duesseldorf, Germany industrial band Die Krupps cover "Ich Bin Ein Auslander," a 1994 single from Stourbridge, UK grebo group Pop Will Eat Itself.
The title translates to "I am a foreigner" in German, so, why you lyin', Die Krupps? You aren't Auslanders.
New York City pop band The Lascivious Biddies jazz up "Head Over Heels," the 1984 new wave single from Los Angeles, California quintet Go-Go's.
Here's hoping that they remembered to disconnect the overhead lights from their Smart Clapper before recording this one, or the strobe effect would have been something else.
For another Go-Go's cover, Everclear's version of "Our Lips are Sealed" can be found here.
Flatwoods, Kentucky country singer Billy Ray Cyrus sounds like he's right fixin' to Achy Break your face on his remake of "Mama Said Knock You Out," the 1991 hip hop single from Islip, New York artist LL Cool J.
Aloha from Hell, a pop punk band from Aschaffenberg, Germany, cover "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," a song that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania artist Robert Hazard wrote and recorded in 1979, but.... c'mon.... it's a Cyndi Lauper tune.
I don't speak German, but that town name looks like it translates to "the town of chaffed asses," and I don't know 'bout you, but that sounds wholly unappealing.
Pretoria, South Africa metal band Chromium tackle "Gone Away," the 1997 sonic portrait of grief from Garden Grove, California alternative group The Offspring.
For another Offspring cover, 311's version of "Self Esteem" can be found here.
Buenos Aires, Argentina duo Pacifica cover "The Less I Know the Better," the trippy 2015 release from Perth, Australia psychedelic pop project Tame Impala.
New York City quartet Nicotine Dolls perform "In Your Eyes," a 1986 ballad from Surrey, UK artist Peter Gabriel.
This video shows that if you're having issues with finding an electrical outlet, you can plug your microphone directly into your colostomy bag.
For more covers of Peter Gabriel, Bon Iver's version of "Come Talk to Me" can be found here, Lowland Hum's version of "Sledgehammer" can be found here, Randy Newman's version of "Big Time" can be found here, and Reina Del Cid's version of "Solsbury Hill" can be found here.
Brooklyn, New York indie duo Daisy the Great cover "Scarborough Fair," a traditional English tune that was popularized in 1966 by Simon and Garfunkel.
For more Simon and Garfunkel covers, Vandaveer's version of "Homeward Bound" can be found here, Nini Music's version of "The Sound of Silence" can be found here, and The Bangles version of "Hazy Shade of Winter" can be found here.
Marseille, France cover band Dynamit perform a tres explosif rendition of "All That She Wants," a 1992 eurodisco single from Swedish dance pop group Ace of Base.
New Orleans, Louisiana by way of Hawaii R&B singer Deva Mahal performs a soulful rendition of "Dancing on My Own," a 2010 dance pop hit for Swedish singer Robyn.
Buenos Aires, Argentina duo Backfly wax on and wax off on this version of former Chicago bassist and vocalist Peter Cetera's 1986 Billboard topper "Glory of Love."
Erie, Pennsylvania band The Sweetest cover "Comatose," the 2020 debut single from Chattanooga, Tennessee emo rapper Jxdn.
Speaking of comatose and the sweetest, according to The Mayo Clinic, too much of the sweetness can lead to a diabetic coma. The threshold is a blood sugar level above 600 milligrams per deciliter. I don't know what that means in terms of fun-sized Baby Ruth candy bars, but I'll probably chance it and eat this whole bag.
I love Baby Ruths.
For a cover by Jxdn, his version of "Drivers License" can be found here.
Los Angeles, California soft adult contemporary afficionados Harbor Party cover "Steal Away," a 1980 yacht rock staple from New York hot rod heart Robbie Dupree.
Manchester, UK band 20 Years Too Late perform a single take cover of "Check Yes Juliet," a 2007 emo pop single from Bradenton, Florida quartet We the Kings.
Seeing as they released the video in 2020, I assume that their band moniker comes from being 20 years too late in purchasing a home for $134,150.
Greensboro, North Carolina punks The Nondenoms cover Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cowpunk comedians The Dead Milkmen's 1988 comedy rock single "Punk Rock Girl."
I don't think that the idea of naming a child "Minnie Pearl" caught on as well as the Milkmen would have liked, with Pearl listed as the 300th ranked girl's name as of September 2024, and Minnie as the 630th ranked girl's name as of September 2024.
Chicago, Illinois singer songwriter David Kushner had his 2023 gothic pop hit "Daylight" reimagined as a smoky jazz number by Nashville, Tennessee by way of Houston, Texas artist Stephcynie.
Unsure if Like a Pop Song is a band or a single guy from Orange County, California. Either way, he or they give the goods on this remake of "I Think I'm Paranoid," a 1998 lookin' over the shoulder single from Madison, Wisconsin electropop alternative darlings Garbage.
For another Garbage cover, the Amazonics' version of "Only Happy When It Rains" can be found here.
Long running Stockholm, Sweden hard rock band Crucified Barbara cover "Shout It Out Loud," a 1976 release from New York City shock rockers Kiss.
For another Kiss cover, The Han Solos' version of "I Was Made For Lovin' You" can be found here.
Los Angeles, California industrial band (and Limp Bizkit spinoff) Black Light Burns cover "So Alive," the 1989 gothic pop song from Northampton, England post-punk band Love and Rockets.
The day is finally here!
The day that I anxiously anticipate starting in mid-June, that Jess dreads in equal measure.
It's the start of the Philadelphia Flyers season!
So, to accompany the Greatest Show on Ice's end of hibernation, here's London, UK quasi-gangster rapper Honey G with her televised remake of "Ice, Ice Baby," a 1990 hip hop single from Miami, Florida rapper Vanilla Ice.
For another Vanilla Ice cover, Jimmy NaNa's version of "Ninja Rap" can be found here.
For a cover by Vanilla Ice, his version of "Jump Around" can be found here.
Conway, Arkansas rock band Stone the Crow cover "Paralyzer," a 2007 hard funk tune from Ontario, Canada group Finger Eleven.
If you're looking for a 2000s era cover band in Arkansas, they're willing to travel a couple of hours and charge as little as $400, according to GigSalad.
Luxembourgish cover band Impulse rock out Minneapolis, Minnesota purple one Prince's 1986 hit single "Kiss" during what appears to be an early morning session. Who records before 9:00 AM? Impulse, that's who.
You don't have to be rich to be their girl, but being from Luxembourg would help in that regard, according to this article from Forbes.
For more Prince covers, The Be Good Tanyas' version of "When Doves Cry" can be found here, Burn the Jukebox's version of "Let's Go Crazy" can be found here, and the Sons of Serendip version of "Purple Rain" can be found here.
Miami, Florida beautiful aliens Atom Smash cover "Kiss from a Rose," the 1994 bat slowdance from London, UK singer songwriter Seal.
I'm not sure how Seal's eyes would become enlarged when it snows. If anything, the bright light reflecting off of the snow should cause pupils to constrict, according to this Healthline article.
Barcelona, Spain trio Shamrock Vagabonds put a folky twist on "What You Know," a 2010 release from Northern Ireland indie band Two Door Cinema Club.
Colorado based group Guild of Ages cover "Save Yourself," a 1998 release from Macomb, Illinois industrial band Stabbing Westward.
What I find most incredible about the video is that Stabbing Westward were still being covered as of 2017.
Remarkable.
Sydney. Australia family band Uncle Jed cover "Don't Dream It's Over," the 1986 signature song from fellow Aussies Crowded House.
The song is a message of encouragement and unwavering hope, which should apply to everyone except for fans of the Dallas Cowboys.
For another Crowded House cover, Jimmy Buffett's version of "Weather with You" can be found here.
Today is the joyous day, for today, Rebecca and Brandon are getting married!
In their honor, today's cover song is Netherlands based duo The Young River covering "Perfectly Perfect," a 2016 ballad from Montreal, Canada power pop emo band Simple Plan.
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Urban Band, comprised of four young men from Tirana, Albania, cover "Dream On," a 1973 power ballad from Boston, Massachusetts blues rockers Aerosmith.
Is it just me, or if some Albanian film studio were to remake the 1980 superhero adventure movie "Superman II," the lead singer would be perfect for General Zod, and the guitarist would be even better as the sidekick Non.
For another Aerosmith cover, Eight to the Bar's version of "Rag Doll" can be found here.
Dallas, Texas metal music phenom Lyric Noel covers "River," a 2016 single from London, UK electropop artist Bishop Briggs.
According to this article on the Roaming Texas website, if Noel is singing about a local river, chances are good that it is either the Trinity River or the Brazos River, either of which is a fine choice for tubing.
Happy first day of October!
Here's solo German artist OctoberReflection with his acoustic rendering of "The Drug In Me Is You," a 2008 single from Las Vegas, Nevada post hardcore act Falling in Reverse.
