Lubbock, Texas independent group Hogg Maulies add some hickory smoked flavor to "Bad Reputation," a deceptively upbeat 1994 song of isolation and troubled relationships from Kinsley, Kansas Debbie Downer Freedy Johnston.
Speaking of hickory smoked and Hoggs, the band's electronic press kit confirms that they were a featured act on the bill for Brady's Hog Fest in 2015.
Short lived Sydney, Australia band of models turned singers Teen Queens give East Orange, New Jersey singer Dionne Warwick's 1963 single "Wishin' and Hopin'" the manufactured pop treatment.
For another Warwick cover, Blue Lagoon's version of "Heartbreaker" can be found here.
Los Angeles, California area youngsters Hello Noon cover "Snuff," a 2009 alternative track from Des Moines, Iowa nu metal band Slipknot.
Zurich, Switzerland rockabilly band The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are kept hanging by the telephone on their remake of "Call Me," the 1980 dance rock single from New York City new wave band Blondie.
For more Blondie covers, the Underclass version of "Maria" can be found here, My Robot Friend's version of "Rapture" can be found here, and Heartworms' version of "Sunday Girl" can be found here.
Seattle, Washington grunge band Mudhoney perform an improbable cover of "The Rose," a love ballad that Honolulu, Hawaii songbird Bette Midler warbled on the soundtrack of a like-named 1979 romance drama.
Technically speaking, Bette Midler's version was itself a cover, originally performed by Los Angeles, California songwriter Amanda McBroom on a talk show hosted by Jim Nabors.
Edmonton electropop band Purity Ring cover "Grammy," a 2010 hip hop single from Chicago, Illinois hip hop artist Soulja Boy.
Admittedly, I'm not all that familiar with Soulja Boy's discography. Found out that he has a single called "Booty Meat." And, that's pretty awesome.
Booty meat.
Sarasota, Florida band 81A cover the 2016 conflicted love ballad "Somebody Else," originally by Manchester, UK art pop band The 1975.
From what I can gather, the band is likely named for either a German working visa or a toner cartridge for a Hewlett-Packard printer.
Pakistani born singer Rumer covers "Sailing," a 1979 soft rock single from San Antonio, Texas singer songwriter Christopher Cross.
If you were in the market for a remake of a yacht rock staple with Karen Carpenter-esque vocals, Rumer has it!
For another Christopher Cross cover, Fitz and the Tantrum's version of "Arthur's Theme" can be found here.
Detroit, Michigan area metal influenced rock band Five Hundredth Year cover "Talking Body," a 2015 single from Swedish dance pop star Tove Lo.
The Woodgies, who, for whatever reason, passed up the band name "Swiss Sis," get some Alpine indie folk in on their web cover of "All I Have to Do Is Dream," a 1958 jangle pop number from Knoxville, Tennessee duo The Everly Brothers.
Immediately after filming the video, the sisters had a best of three "Rock-Paper-Scissors" tourny, with the loser having to schlep the guitar down the mountain on the back of a bicycle.
Salt Lake City, Utah scrap metal weirdos Charlatan cover "Sippy Cup," a 2015 electropop single from New York City artist Melanie Martinez.
I believe the original video slightly outpaces the Charlatan video in grotesquely disturbing imagery.
Slightly.
Hong Kong based teens Morosis cover ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch- "Cherry Bomb," the 1976 hard rock single from Los Angeles, California queens of noise The Runaways.
At least a couple of members of the band are in an upcoming production of "Heathers" in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Tickets will set you back $280 HKD, or roughly $36 USD.
Happy Sunday to all!
Santa Fe, New Mexico indie folk band Beirut had their 2007 waltz "A Sunday Smile" covered by Norfolk, Virginia psychedelic pop artist Kishi Bashi.
"Little Talks," the 2011 debut single from Icelandic chamber pop band Of Monsters and Men is covered by a 23-year-old Kentucky based singer with the handle MyTiredBones.
Tired bones? 23-year-old? Oh, girl.... If your bones are tired now, they'll be practically paralyzed in a couple of decades.
For a cover by Of Monstes and Men, their version of "Circles" can be found here.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Here's Charleston, South Carolina based The Vistas Band with their rendition of "Cupid Shuffle," a 2007 single from Lafayette, Louisiana R&B singer/songwriter Cupid.
Now, walk it by yourself.
Natick, Massachusetts and/or Providence, Rhode Island group DreamRyde perform "Another Night," a 1993 Eurodance single from Berlin, Germany house band Real McCoy.
It's like a steaming bowl of clam chowder for the ears.
Brighton, UK wonk pop band Lime Garden cover "Von Dutch," a 2024 electroclash single from Cambridge artist Charli XCX.
While you were kicking it to Atlanta, Georgia old-school hip-hop duo Tag Team's pop rap single "Whoomp! (There It Is)" back in 1992, you were probably wondering when a down tempo doom version of the song would come along.
Ladies and Gents..... from Birmingham, Alabama .... here's Black Death Wish.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania twins Lullanas cover "Tequila," a country pop tune from Nashville, Tennessee duo Dan and Shay.
The original song was released on January 11th, 2018.
Lullanas uploaded their remake on January 12th, 2018.
Lullanas wastes no time.
"Tequila" is not to be confused with "Tequila," which was covered by The Aqua Barons, and can be found here.
Faenza, Italy horror punks Drive Me Dead cover "Where Eagles Dare," a 1979 release from Lodi, New Jersey hardcore band The Misfits.
I ain't no goddamn son of a bitch.
Nashville, Tennessee newgrass band Thunder and Rain cover the 1985 uptempo song about sweet, sweet (probable) statutory "Your Love" by London, UK pop rock group The Outfield.
As the saying sort of goes, when the Josie's away, the pussycats will play.
Bournemouth, UK brothers We Are Robot do not play the best cover song in the world, no.... this is just a tribute.
Here's their version of "Tribute," a 2002 release from Los Angeles, California comedy metal duo Tenacious D.
The beast asked them, "Be you angels?"
And they said, "Nay! We are but robot."
The one brother, Paul, could EASILY place third in a Jack Black look-alike contest.
Berlin, Germany pair FraGILe put a uniquely sinister spin on "Urgent," a 1981 funk rock hit from New York City arena rock band Foreigner.
Germany? With a name like FraGILe, they must be Italian!
For another Foreigner cover, the Sunshine on Mars cover of "Cold as Ice" can be found here.
Los Angeles, California electrohop duo LMFAO have their 2011 party rock anthem "Sexy and I Know It" covered by West Lebanon, New Hampshire band The Conniption Fits.
Speaking of fits, you may want to go a little easier on the strobe effect, there, fellas....
Here's a cover of New York City electric glam pop band Scissor Sisters' 2004 coming out single "Take Your Mama" performed by Texas.
Texas is an alternative group from Glasgow.
No telling if there's a group from Amarillo calling themselves "Scotland."
San Diego, California vaudeville steampunk robot pantomime act Steam Powered Giraffe give us an.... intriguing..... cover of "Un-break My Heart," a 1996 R&B ballad from Severn, Maryland singer/songwriter Toni Braxton.
Welp. It's Groundhog Day. Again.
Here's Austin, Texas duo Praytell with their version of "I Got You Babe."
Toadsuck Symphony's version can be found here, Mudpie's version can be found here, and Night Bird's version can be found here.
Oakland, California electronic rock project The Luna Sequence cover "Rebel Girl," a 1993 punk single from Olympia, Washington riot grrrls Bikini Kill.
