"I Will Survive" by Dizzy Lizard

 

Chatham Township adolescent cover band Dizzy Lizard perform "I Will Survive," a 1978 disco single from fellow Jerseyan soul artist Gloria Gaynor.

For a cover by Gaynor, her version of "Eye of the Tiger" can be found here.

"Thunderstruck" by Selo i Ludy

 

Using an accordion, balalaika, bass drum, and wicked sense of humor, Kharkiv, Ukraine collective farm rock band Selo i Ludy cover "Thunderstruck," a 1990 release from Sydney, Australia metal group AC/DC.

For another AC/DC cover, Living Colour's version of "Back in Black" can be found here.

"Walk the Dinosaur" by PlumDingo

 

Fort Wayne, Indiana group PlumDingo cover "Walk the Dinosaur," a 1987 funk single from Detroit, Michigan post-disco college band Was (Not Was), at the 2015 Rock the Plaza in front of the Allen County Library.

"I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" by Dr. Helicopter

 

Washington, DC four-piece Dr. Helicopter cover "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor," a 2005 dance rock single from Sheffield, UK indie band Arctic Monkeys.  

I'm willing to take that bet, Arctic Monkeys.  You've obviously never seen me on a dancefloor.

For another Arctic Monkeys cover, the Groove Da Praia version of "Do I Wanna Know?" can be found here.

"You're the Best" by Twisted F8

 

Artificial intelligence generated videos are a double-edged sword.

Some are incredibly bad, like the one of a so-called world leader dumping excrement on the populace of his own country from a fighter jet, because the pathetic little bitch imagines himself as a warrior.

Then there's.... THIS!

Twisted F8 are a "band" that uses AI assistance to produce a goth nu metal sound on their version of "You're the Best," the 1984 theme from the original "Karate Kid," originally by New York City synth pop artist Joe Esposito.

"Say Hello to the Angels" by Public Pervert

 

Los Angeles, California tribute band Public Pervert cover "Say Hello to the Angels," a 2003 post-punk revival tune from New York City indie rockers Interpol.

Speaking of public perverts, speaker Mike Johnson and the entire Republican Party have refused to swear in Arizona representative elect Adelita Grijalva, the deciding vote on releasing the Epstein Files.

Get your Grindr crashing ass back to work, you cowardly turd, and do your job so that we can get this party started.  

"All Right Now" by Red Delicious

 

Omaha, Nebraska party band Red Delicious cover "All Right Now," a 1970 single from London, UK hard rock band Free.

According to the AI powered plant care application Greg, Red Delicious trees are not often to be found in Nebraska.  The states and regions with optimal temperature ranges, humidity levels, and soil conditions for producing Red Delicious apples are: Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California.

"Fade to Grey" by Orbital

 

"Fade to Grey," a 1980 synth pop hit from London, UK new wave artists Visage was remade by Lima, Peru tribute band Orbital.

Manchester Laundromat provides several tips on keeping black clothing from fading to grey, including washing in colder temperatures, flipping the clothing inside out prior to washing, and adding white vinegar into the washer before the rinse cycle.

"Mississippi Queen" by Ants in the Kitchen

 

New York City early psychedelic rock band Mountain had their 1970 hit "Mississippi Queen" covered by Ants in the Kitchen.

More than likely, Ants in the Kitchen are this party band based out of the Portland, Oregon area. with a couple of personnel changes.

"Alison" by Mazarine

 

Reading, UK band Slowdive had their 1993 ambient pop song "Alison" covered by Mazarine, a shoegaze duo based out of Richmond, Virginia.

"Breakout" by Bird

 

One silver lining from the pandemic years... the emergence of video conferencing platforms made it MUCH easier for artists to collaborate.

Here's British singer Bird, joined by musicians from Germany and Luxembourg, covering "Breakout," a 1986 single from Manchester, UK sophistopop band Swing Out Sister.

Happy birthday to my sister, who is, hopefully, swinging out somewhere.  You know, if she's into that sort of thing.

"Can't Get Enough" by Topshelf

 

Rewa, New Zealand high school septet Topshelf perform their slick rendition of "Can't Get Enough," a 1994 funk rock single from Auckland band Supergroove.

"Temptation" by Cradle of Filth

 Suffolk, UK symphonic black metal band Cradle of Filth cover "Temptation," a 1983 synth pop hit for Sheffield new wave band Heaven 17.

"Gone Till November" by Antonia Barton

 Los Angeles, California multi-instrumentalist Antonia Barton croons "Gone Till November," a 1997 single from Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti rapper and singer Wyclef Jean, before bustin' out that trumpet.

"Ghostbusters" by Walk the Moon

 

Happy Halloween!

Here's Cincinnati, Ohio synth pop band Walk the Moon with their reboot of "Ghostbusters," a 1984 tune from Detroit, Michigan artist Ray Parker, Jr. that served as the theme song for the like-titled quirky comedy and supernatural fantasy film.

Busting makes me feel good!

For a cover of Walk the Moon, Anchor + Bell's version of "Shut Up and Dance" can be found here.

"All I Want" by Silver Peak

 

Ontario, Canada trio Silver Peak cover "All I Want," a 2013 alternative rock single from Dublin, Ireland indie folk band Kodaline.

Silver Peak seems to be a REALLY popular business name.

While trying to verify via social media rabbit holes that the Spotify single "Hold Me" is, in fact, theirs (it is!), I had to sift through a metric ton of other Silver Peaks.  Here are just a smattering of the twenty gazillion Silver Peaks out there:

• A Library in Nevada
• A Financial Services Group in New York
• A Personal Care and Wellness Store in India
• A Hospitality Service in California
• A Sports League in New Zealand
• A Cannabis Dispensary in Colorado
• A Fire Protection company near Vancouver
• A Jewelry Maker in Wyoming
• A Concert Venue in Idaho
• An Educational Consultant in Kuwait

"The First Cut is the Deepest" by Coia

 

Greensboro, North Carolina artist Coia covers "The First Cut is the Deepest," a 1967 single originally recorded by Los Angeles, California soul singer P P Arnold.

If I'm not mistaken, this was the wedding song for Manassas, Virginia couple John and Lorena Bobbitt.

"Bad Light" by Great Grandpa

 

Seattle, Washington fuzzy grunge pop band Great Grandpa cover "Bad Light," a 1999 release from Boise, Idaho slacker rockers Built to Spill.  

In somewhat, but barely somewhat, related news.... North Carolina heating/cooling/electrical/plumbing outfit Thermo Direct posted these ten signs that you have a bad light switch.  

"Get Rhythm" by Brothers in Black

 

Teenage Nashville, Tennessee tribute band Brothers in Black entertain the folks of Leiper's Fork with their version of "Get Rhythm," a 1956 rockabilly single from Kingsland, Arkansas country artist Johnny Cash.

For another Cash cover, the Folkadelics version of "Folsom Prison Blues" can be found here.

"Heavenly Father" by Highasakite

 

Norwegian indie group Highasakite cover "Heavenly Father," a 2014 song from Eau Claire, Wisconsin folk electronica band Bon Iver for the soundtrack of Zach Braff's comedy drama "Wish I Was Here."

For a cover by Bon Iver, their version of "Come Talk to Me" can be found here.

"Take Me Home Tonight (Be My Baby)" by Every Avenue

 

Marysville, Michigan pop punk group Every Avenue cover "Take Me Home Tonight (Be My Baby)," a 1986 power pop song from New York City working-class rocker Eddie Money.

If you need somebody to take you home tonight, there's always Uber.

"Rosalie" by Yee Loi

 

Liverpool, UK sibling band Yee Loi cover "Rosalie," a tribute to Canadian music director Rosalie Trombley, originally performed by Detroit, Michigan heartland rocker Bob Seger in 1973. 

For another Seger cover, The Hold Steady version of "Against the Wind" can be found here.

"Whip My Hair" by Pulled Apart by Horses

 

Leeds, UK stoner rock band Pulled Apart by Horses cover "Whip My Hair," a 2010 single for ten-year-old Los Angeles, California artist Willow Smith.

The British reserved cases of high treason for the punishment of drawing and quartering.

"Art School" by Cat Crash

 

Connecticut based riot grrrrl band Cat Crash cover "Art School," a 2017 single from Bloomington, Minnesota emo band Remo Drive.

In somber news, ABC reports that there was a crash on interstate 85 about 60 miles North of Atlanta, Georgia earlier this week involving 37 cats.

"Backwater" by Waiting for Waffles

 

Oddball group Waiting for Waffles cover "Backwater," a 1994 release from fellow Phoenix, Arizona alt rockers Meat Puppets.

According to this article from MSN, waiting for waffles may be a thing of the past with Waffle House announcing that they will begin offering an all-night delivery service in select cities.  

Hopefully, Phoenix made the cut.

"Earfquake" by Juliana Chahayed

 

Los Angeles, California musician Juliana Chahayed gets some assistance from Andrea Chahayed on this harmonious version of "Earfquake," a 2019 release from Hawthorne. California hip hop artist Tyler, the Creator.

In an ingenious way of silencing critics, the siblings display the two skulls of animals that wrote a scathing Pitchfork review of one of their original tunes.

"On a Rope" by Lostprophets

 

San Diego, California hardcore punk band Rocket from the Crypt have their 1995 single "On a Rope" covered by Welsh lads Lostprophets.

I first heard of the band Lostprophets a week ago today, through this article.

Now would be as good a time as any to remind you that the vast majority of congressional Republicans have repeatedly voted to block or delay measures to release the Epstein Files.

"Going Up the Country" by A Nyughatatlan

 

Los Angeles, California boogie rock band Canned Heat have their 1968 flute-solo-single "Going Up the Country" covered by A Nyughatatlan, the most Texan band to come out of Budapest, Hungary.

On a side note, I would probably rank dead last if I participated in a Hungarian spelling bee.

"Fast Car" by Black Pumas

 

Austin, Texas psychedelic soul band Black Pumas perform their version of "Fast Car," the heartbreaking 1988 song about the gentle resignation from trying to escape the poverty cycle by Cleveland, Ohio singer songwriter Tracy Chapman.

Because the song's nearly 40 years old, it could not have been written about the Bugatti Chiron, as they were first produced in 2016.

The Chiron is most certainly a fast car, with recorded speeds eclipsing 300 miles per hour.

"Two Princes" by Concrete Knives

 

Caen, France indie group Concrete Knives sort of bungle the lyrics of "Two Princes," a song from New York City jam band Spin Doctors' 1991 album "Pocket Full of Kryptonite."

Ce n’est pas grave, we all do.

For another Spin Doctors cover, The Jagged Edges version of "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" can be found here.

"Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" by Kants

 

Among my favorite pop songs is the crazy infectious "Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games" by Athens, Georgia psychedelic indie weirdos Of Montreal.

Found a decent cover of it by Kants, a band from Rome, Italy.

The tambourine and drums are a bit high in the mix, the bass a tad low, but you can still hear how very, very hard this song slaps.

For a cover by Of Montreal, their version of "Jimmy" can be found here.

"Got To Be Real" by Dwayne Gretzky

 

Toronto, Canada cover band Dwayne Gretzky play a version of "Got To Be Real," a 1978 disco single from Los Angeles, California soul artist Cheryl Lynn.

"For What It's Worth" by Jaguar Sun

 

Toronto, Canada solo dream pop/folk artist Jaguar Sun covers "For What It's Worth," a 1966 song from Los Angeles, California psychedelic country band Buffalo Springfield.  

It's a staple tune at protests, so, naturally, it's getting a big ol' resurgence with.... some things happening here.

"My God is the Sun" by Grandma's Ashes

 

Paris, France experimental rockers with the brilliantly offensive moniker Grandma's Ashes cover "My God is the Sun," a 2013 existential reflection from Seattle, Washington stoner rock outfit Queens of the Stone Age.

For another QOTSA cover, The Vaccines version of "No One Knows" can be found here.

"Electric Relaxation" by Little Stranger

 

Charleston, South Carolina by way of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania eclectic duo Little Stranger cover "Electric Relaxation," a 1993 psychedelic rap single from Queens, New York alternative hip hop ensemble A Tribe Called Quest.

"No Vacation" by Fridays in the Fall

 Happy Friday!

Here's a band called Fridays in the Fall that I know absolutely zip about.  

This is one of two videos that they uploaded to their YouTube channel -- a cover of "Yam Yam," the infectious 2017 single from San Francisco, California indie dream pop band No Vacation.

"She Blinded Me with Science" by Hyperchicken

 

Chicago, Illinois studio musician Hyperchicken covers "She Blinded Me with Science," a 1982 new wave smash from London, UK synth pop artist Thomas Dolby.

According to this abstract from the National Library of Medicine, there are several ocular medicines that can cause retinal damage, including a few which could result in progressive or permanent vision loss.

"500 Miles" by Lang Station

 

Santa Clarita, California acoustic group Lang Station perform "500 Miles."

Though their YouTube video attributes New York City vocal folk band Peter, Paul and Mary as the originators, the 1962 PPM release came after the 1961 version from The Journeymen, and a live release from The Kingston Trio.

"Mouth of Fire" by The Old Crone

 

Central Poland rock group The Old Crone cover "Mouth of Fire," a sultry and spooky 2011 song originally performed by Atlanta, Georgia sludge metal band Royal Thunder before a crowd of synchronized headbangers at the Plock venue Rock 69.

"I Shall Be Released" by Clammbon

 

In May of 1968, progressive London, UK band King Crimson's singer Boz was the first to drop the single "I Shall Be Released," though it was written and recorded by Duluth, Minnesota legend Bob Dylan the year before, and, ironically, it was not released.  

Here's a version by Tokyo, Japan indie pop band Clammbon.

The song is about the Epstein Files.

C'mon, Kash.  Release them in full, you bootlicking toady.

"Rock of Ages" by Leaving Eden

 

Gunter Glieben Glauchen Globen!

Boston, Massachusetts band Leaving Eden keep rolling through "Rock of Ages," a 1983 hard rock anthem from Sheffield, UK group Def Leppard.

For a cover by Def Leppard, their version of "Personal Jesus" can be found here.

"Whipping Post" by Bonerama

 

New Orleans, Louisiana brass funk band Bonerama take Macon, Georgia Southern rock group The Allman Brothers' 1969 roots single "Whipping Post" and grab it by the horns. 

"Kiss Off" by Tilly and the Wall

 

My wife gets to cross an item off of the bucket list later tonight, as she visits the Grand Opera House for an evening with Milwaukee, Wisconsin folk punk band Violent Femmes.

I also get to cross an item off the bucket list, as I'll get to toggle incessantly between playoff baseball and preseason hockey without annoying anyone.

My bucket list is, admittedly, lame.

Here's a cover of "Kiss Off," a tune from the Femmes' 1983 self-titled debut album, from Omaha, Nebraska indie pop group Tilly and the Wall.

For another Femmes cover, Alkaline Trio's version of "I Held Her in My Arms" can be found here.

For a cover by Violent Femmes, their take on "Crazy" can be found here.

"Release" by My Pet Dragon

 

New York City based rock band My Pet Dragon cover "Release," originally a nine-minute long epic from Seattle, Washington grunge gurus Pearl Jam.

The song is, of course, about the Epstein Files.

For another Pearl Jam cover, the Mixed Up Everything version of "Even Flow" can be found here.

"Secret Oktober" by Verdigirls

 

Happy first day of October!

Brooklyn, New York self-described misanthropic synth pop siblings Verdigirls cover "Secret Oktober," a 1983 new wave single from Birmingham, UK band Duran Duran.

For more double Duran covers, the J Church version of "Planet Earth" can be found here, and the Twizted + Jimmy Urine version of "Hungry Like the Wolf" can be found here.

"A Little Respect" by Wheatus

 

Northport, New York post-teenaged dirtbags Wheatus cover "A Little Respect," a 1988 Eurodisco single from London, UK synth pop band Erasure.

For a cover by Erasure, their version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" can be found here.

For a cover of Wheatus, Eleventyseven's version of "Teenage Dirtbag" can be found here.

"The Great Escape" by Hamsung

 

Seoul, South Korea band Hamsung cover "The Great Escape," a 2007 pop punk single from Andover, Massachusetts emo kids Boys Like Girls.

"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" by Holy Moses

 

Aachen, West Germany thrash metal band Holy Moses cover "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)," the multi-parenthetical 1986 rap rock offering from New York City trio Beastie Boys.

For more Beasties covers, Look Mexico's version of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" can be found here, the Asylum Street Spankers version of "Paul Revere" can be found here, and the Steve 'N' Seagulls version of "Sabotage" can be found here.

"Dakota" by Duck Sale

 

Fresh-faced Chesterfield, UK alternative band Duck Sale bid adieu to the social media site Facebook in January of 2017 with their enigmatic post "Quack."

Here they are at the Ark Tavern a couple of years prior covering "Dakota," a 2004 single for Welsh rock group Stereophonics.

"All the Small Things" by LickSquid

 

For those who don't think there's a perfect band name.... Exhibit A.

This is a video of Derbyshire, UK event band LickSquid, with their cover of 1999 power pop single "All the Small Things" from Poway, California punk group Blink- 182.

For another Blink cover, Dreamhouse's version of "Dammit" can be found here.

"River Deep, Mountain High" by Katrina and the Waves

 

Cambridge, UK new wave group Katrina and the Waves belt out "River Deep, Mountain High," a 1966 soul single from St. Louis, Missouri duo Ike and Tina Turner.

For a cover of Tina Turner, the Black Stone Cherry version of "What's Love Got to Do with It" can be found here.

For a cover of the Waves, the Jazz Pops version of "Walking on Sunshine" can be found here.

"Caught Up in You" by Liquid Velvet

 

Jacksonville, Florida Southern rock band .38 Special have their 1982 hit single "Caught Up in You" covered by Friendsville, Tennessee group Liquid Velvet in the courtyard of the historic Loudon Theater.

"Anxiety" by Nova Twins

 

"Anxiety," a 2025 release from Tampa, Florida rapper Doechii, was awarded the 2025 social single of the year because of its all-pervasiveness on TikTok, though... c'mon... that song sucks.

Once it got into the hands of London, UK alternative rap rockers Nova Twins?  

Banger. 

"Right Down the Line" by Imaginary Future

 

Los Angeles, California artist Imaginary Future covers "Right Down the Line," a 1978 soft rock single from Scottish singer/songwriter Gerry Rafferty.

"Black Betty" by Metal Church

 

Originally a prison field holler recorded in 1933 by Dallas, Texas repeat offender James "Iron Head" Baker and popularized in 1977 by New York City boogie rock band Ram Jam, "Black Betty" gets remade here by San Francisco, California speed metal group Metal Church.

According to the BS Historian, Black Betty may refer to the whip that drivers used in Southern prisons, and the bam-ba-lam line may be a reference to the floggings that took place within up until the early 20th century.

"Secret Lovers" by True Soul

 

White Plains, New York R&B band Atlantic Starr had their 1985 breakthrough hit "Secret Lovers" covered by Fredericksburg, Virginia group True Soul.

Speaking of the greater Washington, DC area and secret lovers, getting the full unredacted Epstein files released would be really nice. 

"I Don't Want to Be" by Mr. Grumpy

 

Tampa, Florida group Mr. Grumpy perform a live version of "I Don't Want to Be," the 2004 single that kickstarted the career of South Fallsburg, New York singer songwriter Gavin DeGraw. 

"Thank Heaven for Little Girls" by Ed McMahon

 

Hi-yo!

Long time "Tonight Show" announcer Ed McMahon recorded a version of "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," originally the opening number from the 1958 musical comedy "Gigi," performed by Paris, France entertainer Maurice Chevalier.

It's also the theme song (presumably) on Epstein Island.

Where them files at?

"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by FunTheMental

 

Goa, India band FunTheMental bring the good vibes and magical melodies on their remake of "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," a 2015 soul ballad from Nantucket, Massachusetts singer songwriter Meghan Trainor, featuring Springfield, Ohio vocalist John Legend.

For another Trainor cover, the Koi Boys version of "All About That Bass" can be found here.

For a John Legend cover, Pharita's version of "All of Me" can be found here.

"Love Will Lead You Back" by Wayne Wonder

 

Kingston, Jamaica reggae fusion artist Wayne Wonder brings island dance hall vibes on his remake of "Love Will Lead You Back," a 1990 adult contemporary single from New York City artist Taylor Dayne.

"Cruel to be Kind" by Dizaster Horse

 

New Jersey quintet Dizaster Horse cover Surrey, UK pub rock soloist Nick Lowe's 1979 hit "Cruel to be Kind" on stage at Asbury watering hole Pattenburg House... which has been serving up the libations for over 150 years.

"When the Angels Sing" by Harlan County Kings

 

Baltimore, Maryland band Harlan County Kings cover "When the Angels Sing," a 1996 single from Fullerton, California cowpunks Social Distortion.

The video uploaded on YouTube gives the song title as "When the Angles Sing," which is like when angels sing, but it sounds more..... uh.....cute.

Of course I meant acute.  Don't be obtuse.  Am I right?

"Don't Shed a Tear" by Lisa Donahey

 

Los Angeles, California artist Lisa Donahey has an impressive resume, including work on such films as "Sing 2," "Cruel Intentions," "Tangled," and television shows "The Middle" and "The Simpsons."

She also recorded an album of covers, including her version of "Don't Shed a Tear," the 1987 single that was the most commercially successful solo offering from Squeeze, Roxy Music, and Mike and the Mechanics alum Paul Carrack.

"Today" by Saturn's Grace

 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota band Saturn's Grace cover "Today," the 1993 breakout single for Chicago, Illinois group The Smashing Pumpkins.

I'm sure that budget constraints were the primary reason that Saturn's Grace failed to dress up as ice cream salesmen for this performance

For more Pumpkins covers, the Fruit Bats version of "Cherub Rock" can be found here, and Taking Back Sunday's version of "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" can be found here.

"The 12th Day" by Two of Spades

 

Orange County, New York melodic hardcore band Autopilot Off wrote their song "The 12th Day" in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City.

And the 12th day showed that the sun still rose
As we tried to find our way
Through the steel and smoke, though it smoldered
We were cold and blanketed by grey

The song is covered by Pisa, Italy band Two of Spades.

"Release Me" by Nora Aunor

 

The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema Nora Aunor covers "Release Me," a tune originally performed by Camargo, Oklahoma country singer Eddie Miller in 1950, the definitive version of which was crooned by British balladeer Englebert Humperdinck in 1967.

It's a song about the Epstein Files.

"Ride Captain Ride" by JB's Extraterrestrial Orchestra

 

It took FOREVER to track down the name of this band, and I'm still not 100% sure that I'm not way off base.

But, I THINK that this is JB's Extraterrestrial Orchestra based out of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania covering "Ride Captain Ride," a 1970 release from Miami, Florida swamp rock band Blues Image.

"Kilby Girl" by Florence Road

 

Wicklow, Ireland quartet Florence Road cover "Kilby Girl," a 2019 release from Provo, Utah indie folk rockers The Backseat Lovers.

"Sex Type Thing" by Vicious Angel

 

Here is Oneonta, New York band Vicious Angel, with their remake of "Sex Type Thing," the 1993 debut single for San Diego, California grungies Stone Temple Pilots.

Pretty straightforward cover, but tell me I'm wrong... at the 3:16 mark, it sounds EXACTLY like Dr. Teeth from Muppets fame has taken over on vocal.

For more STP covers, Groove Machine's version of "Vasoline" can be found here, and the Celsius version of "Plush" can be found here.

"Breezeblocks" by Poppy

 

Delightfully eccentric Boston, Massachusetts entertainer Poppy covers Leeds, UK art rock band Alt-J's 2012 single "Breezeblocks," incorporating a toy piano, a dancing anthropomorphic television, and thirty zillion copies of The New York Post in the process.

"Moondance" by Get Steady

 

Baltimore, Maryland bar band Get Steady grace the stage at The Ugly Mug with their Old Bay infused version of "Moondance," a jazzy 1970 number from Belfast musician Van Morrison.

For another Van Morrison cover, the Reel Big Fish version of "Brown Eyed Girl" can be found here.

"Huddle Formation" by Asian Glow

 

Tonight's the night!

Go, Birds!

To mark the official start of the NFL season, here's Seoul, South Korea artist Asian Glow with their remake of "Huddle Formation," a 2004 alternative dance track from Brighton, UK indie pep band The Go! Team.

"Friends in Low Places" by EZ Band

 

EZ Band out of Houston, Texas specialize in the traditional Mexican sound.

Here's their Spanglish remake of "Friends in Low Places," popularized in 1990 by Tulsa, Oklahoma cowpoke Garth Brooks.

For more Garth covers, Overscene's version of "The Thunder Rolls" can be found here, and Larkin Poe's version of "The Dance" can be found here.

"Cars" by Fear Factory

 

Los Angeles, California industrial band Fear Factory revamp the 1979 single "Cars," originally by London, UK new wave artist Gary Numan.

"Cry for You" by Sofi Tukker

 

Believe it or not, we're into September already!

So, here's New York City electric dance duo Sofi Tukker with their acoustic rendering of "Cry for You," originally a 2006 Europop single from Stockholm, Sweden house artist September.  

"You're a God" by Night Like This

 

Washington, DC post-grunge group Vertical Horizon have their 1999 single "You're a God" covered by Des Moines, Iowa band Night Like This.

"Cough Syrup" by Pure Atoma

 

Orange County, California teen band Pure Atoma cover "Cough Syrup," a 2011 single from Irvine, California alternative group Young the Giant.

According to the Well Wisp website, even giants should try to stay within the maximum daily dosage of cough syrup, which is around 120 milliliters in 24 hours.

"Need You Now" by Sparks the Rescue

 

Portland, Maine hardcore screamies turned melodic pop punkos Sparks the Rescue cover "Need You Now," a 2009 country single from Nashville, Tennessee group Lady Antebellum.  

The word "antebellum" refers to a time preceding the American Civil War.

Soon to be referred to as "the first one."

"Back Foot" by Sir Echo

 

Albany, New York area band Sir Echo get subterranean with their basement prom rendition of "Back Foot," the 2019 single from Leeds, UK grunge group Dinosaur Pile-Up's album "Celebrity Mansions."

Celebrity mansions generally have large basements, which are perfect for hosting basement proms.

"Mama Tried" by Rusty Shovel

 

Finnish outlaw country band Rusty Shovel cover "Mama Tried," a 1968 single from Oildale, California artist Merle Haggard.

Though Finland seems an unlikely place for the traditional cattle herding cowboys, an article from Atlas Obscura indicates that there exists a documentary film featuring the Aatsinki brothers, who wrangle reindeer north of the Arctic circle.

"Still Into You" by Flailing Idiot

 

San Diego, California teens Flailing Idiot rock the hills on their cover of "Still Into You," a 2013 pop punk single from Franklin, Tennessee alternative band Paramore.

"Summer in the City" by Tim Curry

 

If you want to feel super old, Regal Cinemas (at least the one in Newark, Delaware) is showing "Clue" on the silver screen to mark its...... (starts sobbing uncontrollably) fortieth anniversary.

Here's "Clue" star Tim Curry with his version of "Summer in the City," a 1964 release from New York City folk pop band The Lovin' Spoonful.

"Love Buzz" by Adonis

 

From Yalova, Turkey come Adonis, with their cover of "Love Buzz."

The video description says that this is a cover of Seattle, Washington grungemeisters Nirvana.

Nirvana did release this song on their 1989 EP "Bleach," but the original was recorded a couple of decades earlier by Netherlands garage rock band Shocking Blue.

For another Nirvana cover, The Polyphonic Spree's version of "Lithium" can be found here.

"Blue Orchid" by Satellite Citi

 

Los Angeles, California hard rockers Satellite Citi cover "Blue Orchid," the 2005 single from Detroit, Michigan garage band The White Stripes.

According to this article from The Spruce, most blue orchids on the market today are white orchids that have been artificially dyed.  There are a few naturally occurring blue orchid flowers, but they are extremely rare and difficult to care for.

The White Stripes' video for the song cracked Yahoo's list of the 25 spookiest ever produced.

For another White Stripes cover, "Seven Nation Army" by The Oak Ridge Boys can be found here.

"Torn" by Gogol Bordello

 

New York City gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello take "Torn," a 1995 single from Los Angeles, California noise rock band Ednaswap that was popularized by Sydney, Australia singer Natalie Imbruglia in 1997, and transform it into something... different.

For an Imbruglia cover, her version of "Let My Love Open the Door" can be found here.

"ILY2" by NewDad

 

Galway, Ireland trio NewDad cover "ILY2," a 2017 avant pop single from Cambridge, UK artist Charli XCX.

For another Charli XCX cover, Lime Garden's version of "Von Dutch" can be found here.

"Eye in the Sky" by Corneille

 

Rwanda born recording artist Corneille adds some modern elements to "Eye in the Sky," the 1982 gentle yet paranoid tale of pervasive surveillance by London, UK prog rockers The Alan Parsons Project.

"Zombie" by Maverick Smith

 

Weirton, West Virginia band Maverick Smith perform their version of "Zombie," the 1994 protest song from Limerick, Ireland post punk band The Cranberries.

For a cover by The Cranberries, their version of "Go Your Own Way" can be found here.