Wednesday, July 23, 2025

"Kickstart My Heart" by Between the Buried and Me

 


Raleigh, North Carolina progressive metalcore band Between the Buried and Me cover "Kickstart My Heart," a 1989 glam single from Hollywood, California group Motley Crue.

For those who haven't seen a heart get kickstarted, here's a clip from the 1994 drug related dark comedy "Pulp Fiction."

For another Crue cut, Tuuli's version of "Girls, Girls, Girls" can be found here.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025

"I Stand Alone" by Cigars and Whiskey

 


Lawrence, Massachusetts rock band Godsmack had their 2002 nu metal single "I Stand Alone" covered by Cigars and Whiskey.

No in-depth bio information on the band, but as they have a member named Constantine and recorded this song in Thessaloniki, it's a pretty safe assumption that they're from Greece.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

"Sunday Morning" by Stutter Puppy

 


Happy Sunday Morning to you!

Here's Tulsa, Oklahoma band Stutter Puppy with their version of "Sunday Morning," a 1995 ska punk single from Anaheim, California group No Doubt

For more No Doubt covers, Izzy Reign's version of "Hella Good" can be found here, Veridian's version of "Don't Speak" can be found here, and Florence and the Machine's version of "Just a Girl" can be found here.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

"All Night Long" by A Loss for Words

 


Abington, Massachusetts pop punk band A Loss for Words cover "All Night Long," a 1983 single from Tuskegee, Alabama rogue Commodore Lionel Richie.

Thanks to this article from UK's independent voice of culture Far Out Magazine, I've finally discovered what the line "Tam bo li de se de moi ya" means....

For another Richie cover, Ekolu's version of "Stuck on You" can be found here.

Friday, July 18, 2025

"Girl Crush" by Knock Point

 


Mosinee, Wisconsin band Knock Point cover "Girl Crush," a 2014 country single from Homewood, Alabama artists Little Big Town.

Speaking of Knock Points, if you ever wanted to knock someone out using pressure points, here's a handy guide!

Thursday, July 17, 2025

"Thong Song" by Mister Kanish

 


Hampshire, UK wedding band Mister Kanish follow up a gig at Botleys Mansion in Surrey with an impromptu folk cover of "Thong Song," a 2000 pop rap hit for Baltimore, Maryland artist Sisqo.

Would have loved a full version, but I'll take what I can get.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

"Alone" by Oceans of Slumber

 


Houston, Texas doom metal band Oceans of Slumber perform a half-faithful, half-sludgy version of "Alone," a 1983 release from i-Ten, the definitive version of which was recorded several years later by Seattle, Washington hard rock band Heart

For another Heart cover, Blitzen Trapper's version of "Crazy On You" can be found here.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

"Oysters in My Pocket" by King Stingray

 


Sydney, Australia power pop duo Royel Otis Royelly messed up when they recorded their 2022 single "Oysters in My Pocket" without a didgeridoo solo.

Fear not!

Here are Arnhem Land aborig-indie surf rock group King Stingray with their tribal woodwind inclusionary remake.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025

"Feel Like Making Love" by The Hunger

 


Houston, Texas industrial group The Hunger cover "Feel Like Making Love," a 1975 single from London, UK supergroup Bad Company.

There's a link between hunger and feeling like making love, according to this article from The Psychology of Eating.



Saturday, July 12, 2025

"Youth Gone Wild" by Rolling Quartz

 






Siheung, South Korea K-rock quintet Rolling Quartz cover "Youth Gone Wild," the 1989 debut single from Toms River, New Jersey glam metal band Skid Row.

There's a three-part documentary currently airing on the Peacock network that delves into the early 2000's "Girls Gone Wild" phenomenon.

For more Skid Row covers, Hydrogyn's version of "18 and Life" can be found here, and "I Remember You" by The Ataris can be found here.

Friday, July 11, 2025

"Mood" by Fluorescents

 


Chicago, Illinois pop punk band Fluorescents cover "Mood," the 2020 genre bending hip hop single from San Francisco, California rap artist 24KGoldn.

This record by 24KGoldn went 7XPlatinm.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

"Mr. Sandman" by Medroy

 


Eger, Hungary acoustic duo Medroy cover "Mr. Sandman," the definitive version of which was recorded in 1954 by Sheboygan, Wisconsin barbershop chickadees The Chordettes.

Though it doesn't specify gender, The White Pages show 2,864 people with the surname Sandman, with most living in California and Ohio, and one lonely Sandman in Alaska.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

"Low" by The Stepbeats

 


Denver, Colorado reggae-tinged duo The Stepbeats go down like a junkie cosmonaut on their cover of "Low," a 1993 alt rock single from Richmond, Virginia group Cracker.

For more Cracker covers, Uncommon Core's version of "Happy Birthday to Me" can be found here, and The Legend of the Dogu's version of "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" can be found here.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

"Valerie" by Oh He Dead

 


Washington, DC funky poppy soul band Oh He Dead light up the stage at the Kennedy Center with their remake of "Valerie," a 2006 indie blues single from Liverpool, UK group The Zutons, made roughly ten times as popular by London artist Amy Winehouse the following year.

For another Amy Winehouse cover, Ministry's version of "Rehab" can be found here.

Monday, July 7, 2025

"Everything She Wants" by Alien Ant Farm

 


Venturing back into the music scene after a near decade-long hiatus, Riverside, California nu metal band Alien Ant Farm returned in 2024 with a cover of the 1984 baby-trapping lament "Everything She Wants," a hit for Hertfordshire, UK dance pop duo Wham.

For another Wham cover, CHAI's version of "Last Christmas" can be found here.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

"How to Love" by School of Seven Bells

 


New York City, New York shoegaze trio School of Seven Bells cover "How to Love," a 2011 progressive rap single from New Orleans, Louisiana tattface Lil' Wayne.

The Her Norm website has this article which provides 51 ways to love someone.

If you're short on time, though.... this song should hit most of the key points.


Saturday, July 5, 2025

"Rush" by Dead Letters

 


Long before owning one of the finest pizza joints in the Pocono region, Chris Maruzzelli fronted NEPA band Dead Letters.

Here they are at the now defunct Staircase Lounge in Pittston, Pennsylvania, covering "Rush," a 1991 alternative dance single from London, UK group Big Audio Dynamite.

Friday, July 4, 2025

"American Girl" by Total Zeros

 


I'd say happy Independence Day, but......meh.

Here's Total Zeros with their holiday float rendition of "American Girl," a 1977 classic rock staple from Gainesville, Florida heartland rocker Tom Petty.

Though Total Zeros hail from Jersey City, New Jersey, the footage of the parade is shot in Lebanon, New Jersey.... along Main Street between Cokesbury and Sutton Road, across from the Twin Goats Cafe.

Everybody in the borough is lined up along the streets, being all patriotic and shit.

Good times.

This footage was from (checks notes) LAST YEAR.

Oh, what a difference a year makes.

For more Petty covers, Echo Screen's version of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" can be found here, and "Free Fallin'" by the Red Stones can be found here.

Thursday, July 3, 2025

"Hunger Strike" by Rev Theory


 

Long Island, New York nu metal band Rev Theory cover "Hunger Strike," the most commercially successful song from Seattle, Washington grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog, released in 1992.

A form of non-violent protest often employed throughout history, hunger strikes are, at this moment, taking place among California prison populations.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

"Dandelion Seeds" by The Lemonheads


 

Happy first day of July!

Here's Boston, Massachusetts jangle pop band The Lemonheads with their rendition of "Dandelion Seeds," a 1968 psychedelic rock single from Ealing , UK group July.

For a cover of The Lemonheads, the Hutch version of "If I Could Talk I'd Tell You" can be found here.

Monday, June 30, 2025

"Iris" by Tangerine Dream

 


West Berlin, Germany new age ambient band Tangerine Dream cover "Iris," the 1996 soft rock ballad from Buffalo, New York post grunge group Goo Goo Dolls.

According to this article on the Wisdom of the Spirit website, fruits in dreams have varied meanings.  Though a tangerine isn't a common fruit to dream about, it's kind of similar to an orange, so could represent vitality or energy.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

"Harden My Heart" by Red Shack

 


Saint Johnsbury, Vermont wedding band Red Shack cover "Harden My Heart," a 1981 power ballad for Portland, Oregon group Quarterflash.

Speaking of hardening hearts, this article from Medicover Hospitals in India shows a correlation between old age, sedentary lifestyle, and questionable diet with coronary artery calcification.  

Saturday, June 28, 2025

"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" by Del Soul

 


Wilmington, Delaware band Del Soul cover "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."

The definitive version of the song was released by Highland Park, Michigan doo wop singer Jackie Wilson in 1967.

It was recorded several months prior by Harvey, Illinois vocal group The Dells.

The Dells version, though recorded in February of 1967, wasn't released as a single until May of 1968.

As they say regarding record release dates, you snooze, you lose.



Friday, June 27, 2025

"Cities in Dust" by Back to the Cover

 


Buenos Aires, Argentina cover band Back to the Cover bust out the catchiest tune about the destruction of Pompeii, "Cities in Dust," a 1986 dance pop number from London, UK post punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees.

For a cover by Siouxsie and the Banshees, their version of "The Passenger" can be found here.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

"Hitchin' a Ride" by Barbados

 


Gothenburg, Sweden dansband Barbados cover "Hitchin' a Ride," a 1969 release from Kent, UK pop rock group Vanity Fare.

Hitching a ride from Sweden to Barbados could save you over $1,400 round trip, according to this travel website.

Monday, June 23, 2025

"Collide" by Signals in Smoke

 


Despite over 2700 miles between them, the duo Signals in Smoke had a good run doing the long-distance collabo thing, getting one of their singles on the soundtrack of surgical intern drama "Grey's Anatomy" and releasing this cover of "Collide," a 2004 soft rock release from Bangor, Maine artist Howie Day

 

Sunday, June 22, 2025

"Listen to Your Heart" by Through Fire

 


Omaha, Nebraska post grunge band Through Fire cover "Listen to Your Heart," a 1989 big bad ballad from Halmstad, Sweden pop duo Roxette.  

For more Roxette covers, Candlelight Red's version of "The Look" can be found here, and Volturian's version of "Fading Like a Flower" can be found here.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

"It's My Party" by Flying Emus

 


Sydney, Australia bluegrass band Flying Emus cover "It's My Party," the 1963 musical melodrama from Tenafly, New Jersey high schooler Lesley Gore.

Because emus are flightless birds, the band name Flying Emus implies that somewhere in the Land of the Long Weekend, there's a dedicated avian trebuchet.

Friday, June 20, 2025

"Dream Warriors" by Crystal Viper

 


Katowice, Poland heavy metal group Crystal Viper cover "Dream Warriors," a 1987 single from Los Angeles, California glam rockers Dokken.  

The song was written for inclusion on the soundtrack of fantasy slasher film "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3."

A movie that I don't recall seeing.

One that I CERTAINLY didn't read and memorize the end credits of.

The credits of which I could never recall in the midst of a pub trivia round focusing on '80s hair bands.

Never.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

"Spanish Bombs" by Hinds

 


Madrid, Spain garage band Hinds cover "Spanish Bombs," a 1979 release from London, UK pop punk influencers The Clash.

For more Clash covers, Dwight Yoakam's version of "Train in Vain" can be found here, and "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by Swimming With Clothes On can be found here.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

"You Said Something" by Meadoworchid

 


Bruges, Belgium ethereal artist Meadoworchid covers the 2000 story from the city, story from the sea "You Said Something," originally by Bridport, UK alternative singer PJ Harvey.

For a cover by Harvey, her version of "Highway 61 Revisited" can be found here.

Monday, June 16, 2025

"Whatever You Like" by The Outer Vibe


 

It's 6/16!

And, 616 is the area code for Grand Rapids, Michigan.

So, here's Grand Rapids band The Outer Vibe giving Ann Arbor a taste of Southern hip hop, with their version of 2008 pop rap single "Whatever You Like" from Atlanta, Georgia artist T.I.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

"My Father" by Melanie

 




Happy Father's Day!

Queens, New York singer/songwriter Melanie covers "My Father," a 1968 daddy-ode by Denver, Colorado by way of Seattle, Washington Americana folk artist Judy Collins.

For a Melanie cover, Mad Tea Party's version of "Brand New Key" can be found here.

Saturday, June 14, 2025

"The Stroke" by XFactor1

 


Columbus, Ohio blue collar metal band XFactor1 cover "The Stroke," a 1981 arena rocker from Wellesley, Massachusetts crossover artist Billy Squier.

According to The Mayo Clinic, you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience one of these early signs of an ischemic stroke:

  • Trouble speaking or understanding what others are saying
  • Numbness or paralysis in the face, arm, or leg
  • Problems seeing in one or both eyes
  • Trouble walking
  • A sudden, severe headache

Friday, June 13, 2025

"Tick Tick Boom" by BWP


 


Happy Friday the Thirteenth!

Moscow, Russia's Vechernyaya School Rocco (or BWP) features the Grigorieva sisters on this version of "Tick Tick Boom," a 2007 release from Fagersta, Sweden garage punk revivalists The Hives.

The song is featured on the soundtrack of the 2009 reboot of the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

"Brian Wilson" by Risky Biscuit

 


Atlanta, Georgia based quintet Risky Biscuit cover "Brian Wilson," a 1992 alt rock tribute to the Beach Boys cofounder by Ontario, Canada quirksters Barenaked Ladies.

I didn't own a CD player until high school, and soon after scoring a part time job, music junkie me blew my first paycheck on four albums, one of which was a retrospective of Beach Boys songs.

Rest easy, sir.  Thank you for the music.

For more Barenaked Ladies covers, the Lounge-O-Leers version of "One Week" can be found here, and Cornbread Red's version of "The Old Apartment" can be found here.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

"Jet" by The White Swan

 


Doomy sludge metal band The White Swan cover "Jet," a 1973 power pop single from London, UK band on the run Wings.

The White Swan are from Ontario, Canada..... but their song choice would be better fitting a band from Winnipeg.

It's only an 18-hour drive away, if the traffic's light.


Tuesday, June 10, 2025

"Blind" by Suicide Silence

 


Riverside, California deathcore band Suicide Silence cover "Blind," a 1994 rap metal single from Bakersfield group Korn.

Speaking of Korn and seeing, seeing that you're going blind, according to the Oddly Cute Pets website:

Some albino corn snakes are blind, but most have very poor eyesight. They rely mostly on scent to take in the environment around them. The albinism of the snakes will likely reduce the already poor eyesight of corn snakes. 

For a cover by Korn, their version of "Word Up!" can be found here.

Monday, June 9, 2025

"True" by Flower Power

 


Milan, Italy nu jazz band Flower Power cover "True," a 1983 blue-eyed soul number from London, UK new wave band Spandau Ballet.

Unrelated to the band, here's an article about an Italian floricultural powerhouse, Ciccolella.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

"Buckingham Rabbit" by Holy Wave

 


Austin, Texas psych rock outfit Holy Wave cover "Buckingham Rabbit," a 1998 release from Hoboken, New Jersey lo-fi indie country band Silver Jews.

According to the Everbreed website, the Buckingham Rabbit may have come from a small backyard rabbitry located on the outskirts of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Friday, June 6, 2025

"Semi-Charmed Life" by Don't Call Me Surely

 


Levelland, Texas folk punk duo Don't Call Me Surely cover "Semi-Charmed Life," the cheerfully upbeat ditty about crystal meth addiction from San Francisco, California alternative rockers Third Eye Blind.

For another Third Eye Blind cover, "Jumper" by Aftrhours can be found here.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

"Suspicious Minds" by Horror Business

 


Seville, Spain punk band Horror Business cover "Suspicious Minds," the definitive version of which was performed in 1969 by peanut butter, banana, and bacon man himself Elvis Presley.

For more Elvis covers, Erasure's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" can be found here, and Eilert Pilarm's version of "In the Ghetto" can be found here.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

"The Boyz-n-the Hood" by Dynamite Hack


 

What better song for June 4th than one that mentions cruisin' down the street in your six-four?

Here's Austin, Texas alternative band Dynamite Hack with their tongue-in-cheek acoustic rendering of "The Boyz-n-the Hood," a 1987 gangsta single from Compton, California rap artist Eazy E.  

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025

"Closer to Fine" by The Smittens

 


Burlington, Vermont indie twee band The Smittens cover "Closer to Fine," the 1989 exploration for peace despite life's uncertainties, originally from Atlanta, Georgia folk duo Indigo Girls.

For more Indigo Girls covers, Off the Beat's version of "Kid Fears" can be found here, and Sarah Calderwood's version of "Galileo" can be found here.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

"Come Dancing" by Good Riddance


 

Santa Cruz, California skate punks Good Riddance cover "Come Dancing," a 1982 new wave single from long running London, UK pop rock band The Kinks.

I loved, loved, loved this song as a kid.  The musical element, with the horns and the ultra-catchy melody.

On hindsight, the lyrics hit harder.  Especially after reading the song's backstory.

Keep on dancing, Rene.

For another Kinks cover, Oingo Boingo's version of "You Really Got Me" can be found here.


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

"Blue Crystal Fire" by Tango With Lions

 


Berlin, Germany artist Tango With Lions covers "Blue Crystal Fire," a 1978 experimental folk single from Baltimore, Maryland singer/songwriter Robbie Basho.

Lion Dances date back to China's Han Dynasty in the first century.

Lion Tangos don't date back nearly as far, and may not even be a thing.  

There's this photo online of a lion with a rose in its mouth, though... so maybe they DO dance the tango.

Huh.


Monday, May 26, 2025

"Memory" by Jackie Evancho

 


Happy Memorial Day!

Here's nine-year-old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania classical crossover virtuoso Jackie Evancho with her version of "Memory," a song from the musical "Cats" that was first recorded in 1981 by Hertfordshire, UK musical theater actress Elaine Page.

Sunday, May 25, 2025

"Fly from Heaven" by Jason Andrew Brown

 


Indie Indianapolis, Indiana (say THAT five times fast...) artist Jason Andrew Brown and backup band The Marauders cover "Fly from Heaven," a 1994 single from Santa Barbara, California alternative folk band Toad the Wet Sprocket.

No telling if the band name The Marauders is a subtle nod to the mascot of Arisandha High School , a learning center located about ten miles from Indianapolis.

For another Toad cover, The Double Denim's version of "Walk on the Ocean" can be found here.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025

"Poison" by Powerwolf

 


Saarbrucken, Germany power metal band Powerwolf deliver a venomous remake of "Poison," a 1989 single from Phoenix, Arizona shock rocker Alice Cooper.

For another Alice Cooper cover, the Soul Asylum version of "School's Out" can be found here.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

"Born to Be Wild" by Dancing Waters


 

Westerngrund, Germany cover band Dancing Waters take an easy ride through "Born to Be Wild," a 1968 proto-metal single from Los Angeles, California acid rockers Steppenwolf.

If you're born to EAT wild, the place to go in Westerngrund is Gasthaus Zum Kuehlen Grund. You can check out the restaurant serving up those game meats on a Friday night, but they're Geschlossen from Montag through Mittwoch. 

For another Steppenwolf cover, The Chevelles' version of "Magic Carpet Ride" can be found here.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

"Senorita" by Dreadlight

 


Portland, Oregon hard rock duo Dreadlight recruit their friend Maiah Wynne to bash the skins on their remake of "Senorita," an oooh-la-la-la single released in 2019 by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello and Ontario, Canada artist Shawn Mendes.

For another Mendes cover, the Jaclyn Davies version of "Stitches" can be found here.

Monday, May 19, 2025

"Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" by Right Turn At 40

 


Mantua, New Jersey party band Right Turn At 40 cover "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)," a raucous 1973 jam about forbidden love from Long Branch, New Jersey singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

This cover version's so good, I could listen to it 8647 times.  

For more covers of The Boss, the Bat for Lashes version of "I'm On Fire" can be found here, the Cannons version of "Dancing in the Dark" can be found here, and Andra Day's version of "Glory Days" can be found here.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

"Under the Bridge" by All Saints


 

Los Angeles, California alternative band Red Hot Chili Peppers had their 1991 single "Under the Bridge" covered by London, UK R&B chickadees All Saints.

Because, when hearing the song about loneliness and depression and drug use, they thought that it could really use some Spice Girls-esque treatment.

For more Chili Peppers covers, The Crane Wives version of "Otherside" can be found here, and Funky Rhythm Affair's version of "Give it Away" can be found here.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

"If You Could Read My Mind" by The Franklin Electric

 


Montreal, Canada indie folk band The Franklin Electric cover "If You Could Read My Mind," a 1970 soft rocker from Toronto based singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.

I don't know any old-time movies about a ghost in a wishing well.  "The Ring" was released in 2002, which isn't super old timey. Plus, that was just a regular old well.  

"The Goonies," hitting theaters in 1985, did have a wishing well, but no ghosts.  

For a cover by Lightfoot, his version of "Me and Bobby McGee" can be found here.


Friday, May 16, 2025

"Daydreaming" by Rainbow Girls

 


Boulder, Colorado Americana group Rainbow Girls cover "Daydreaming," a 2011 indie folk single from Los Angeles, California roots rockers Middle Brother.

The video is recorded in a vast sea of daisies, and I've sneezed no less than thirty times just thinking about standing in close proximity to eleventybillion flowers. 

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

"Sister Golden Hair" by None of the Above

 


Yadkin County, North Carolina bluegrass band None of the Above cover the 1975 soft rock single "Sister Golden Hair" from London, UK group America.

Blonde Sister is also an innovative, easy to use, and vegan friendly Italian makeup brand.

For another America cover, Dirtwire's version of "Horse with No Name" can be found here.

Monday, May 12, 2025

"In Your Room" by Sick of Sarah


 

Minneapolis, Minnesota power punk band Sick of Sarah cover "In Your Room," a 1988 pop rock single from Los Angeles, California group The Bangles.

The footage was recorded at Frankie's Toledo 15 years ago.

And, like many concert videos uploaded 15 years ago, it includes a link to their Myspace profile.

For more Bangles covers, Saint Sister's version of "Eternal Flame" can be found here, and the Nine Lives version of "Walk Like and Egyptian" can be found here.

For a cover by The Bangles, their version of "Hazy Shade of Winter" can be found here.


Saturday, May 10, 2025

"American Boy" by The Royale

 


Five-piece Merseyside, UK wedding band The Royale cover "American Boy," a 2008 disco funk single from London grime artist Estelle.

The reason that the band is called "The Royale" and not "The Quarter Pounder" is because of the metric system.

Friday, May 9, 2025

"Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" by Audio in Motion

 



From Springfield, Missouri come a rotating band of musicians with a steady drummer calling themselves Audio in Motion.  

Here, they cover 2000 power pop gem "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)" from Long Island, New York alternative group Nine Days.

The duration of this cover version is three minutes and eight seconds, so, if it were played in a continuous loop for nine days, it would be heard just over 4,136 times.  

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

"Rock the Boat" by Freeze Dried


 

Chicago, Illinois polka band Freeze Dried put a little oompah into some classic songs, including "Rock the Boat," a 1973 disco tune from Santa Monica, California pop/soul trio The Hues Corporation.

Freeze Dried released multiple albums on their own label called "Chrome Pierogi Records," and THAT is a ridiculously awesome name.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

"Gasoline" by Wings For Armor

 


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania alternative band Wings For Armor cover "Gasoline," the brooding 2015 electropop single from Edison, New Jersey singer songwriter Halsey.

Speaking of Pittsburgh and Gasoline, there's a coffee shop in Pittsburgh, beneath the Liberty Bridge, called "Gasoline Street Coffee."

If you wanted to stop by for a cuppa joe, you can find their shop on Gasoline Street.

For a Halsey collabo cover, Crashing Atlas's version of "Eastside" can be found here.


Monday, May 5, 2025

"No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by Look Mexico

 


Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Here's Tallahassee, Florida math rock band Look Mexico with their cover of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," a 1987 rock hip hop hybrid from New York City rap group Beastie Boys.  

For more Beastie covers, Asylum Street Spankers' version of "Paul Revere" can be found here, and Steve 'N' Seagulls version of "Sabotage" can be found here.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

"Espresso" by Wallows

 


Los Angeles, California bedroom pop band Wallows perform a live version of "Espresso," a 2024 bubblegum pop hit from Quakertown, Pennsylvania singer Sabrina Carpenter.

Why is this cover so good?  I can probably think of 13 reasons why.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

"I'll Remember April" by Joe Pesci

 


It's the first day of May!

But, April didn't end all that long ago.

Here's Newark, New Jersey actor (and, I guess singer?) Joe Pesci with his version of "I'll Remember April," a 1942 standard first recorded by Milwaukee, Wisconsin big band leader Woody Herman.

The song was originally included in the Abbott and Costello western comedy "Ride 'Em, Cowboy."

It's a comedy? Is it funny? Funny how? I mean, funny like they're clowns? They amuse you? They make you laugh? They're here to ****ing amuse you? What do you mean funny? Funny how? How da **** are they funny? What da **** is so funny about them? Tell me. Tell me what's funny.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

"River" by Baskery

 


Stockholm, Sweden trio-sisses Baskery cover "River," a 1971 folk single from Alberta, Canada artist Joni Mitchell.

Their version was recorded inside of Bredsattra Kyrka, a church on the island of Oland, the foundation walls and gable of which are still intact after over 800 years.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

"Happy Birthday to Me" by Uncommon Core

 


Richmond, Virginia band Cracker's 1992 single "Happy Birthday to Me" was covered by Uncommon Core at Dolphinstock 2015.

I was somewhat amazed by the sheer number of places holding an event called "Dolphinstock."

There's one in Arkansas.

There's another in Lancaster, UK.

There's a Fishstock concert in Wisconsin, and that's almost the same thing.

Then, there's this one.  Took some digging, but found that this event was held on May 30th, 2015 at Leonardo da Vinci K-8 in Sacramento, California.

Here's the flyer!

For another Cracker cover, The Legend of the Dogu's version of "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)" can be found here.