Saturday, November 22, 2025

"Flavor of the Weak" by Nice Things

 


Toronto, Canada ska punk band Nice Things cover "Flavor of the Weak," a power pop tune released in 2000 by Boston, Massachusetts band American Hi-Fi.

Vancouver, BC ice cream shop La Casa Gelato has featured 588 different flavors since its inception 40 years ago, so if you tried a flavor a week, it would take over 11 years to try each one.  

For a cover by American Hi-Fi, their version of "Steppin' Out" can be found here.

Friday, November 21, 2025

"Little Sister" by Big Fat Snake

 


Happy Birthday to my little sister!

Here's Odense, Denmark pop rock band Big Fat Snake with their version of "Little Sister," a 1961 rockabilly single from Tupelo, Mississippi king of rock and roll Elvis Presley.

For more Elvis covers, the Horror Business version of "Suspicious Minds" can be found here, Erasure's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" can be found here, and, for the brave and/or foolish, Eilert Pilarm's version of "In the Ghetto" can be found here

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

"In the Aeroplane over the Sea" by Eisley


 

Tyler, Texas indie pop band Eisley cover "In the Aeroplane over the Sea," a 1998 release from Ruston, Louisiana low-fi folk group Neutral Milk Hotel.

Speaking of aeroplanes over the sea, the most incompetent and corrupt administration in the history of this country has begun releasing classified materials from the Earhart files.

Cool, cool.... but not the file under "E" that we're collectively waiting for.

Release the full, unredacted files, jackholes.

Monday, November 17, 2025

"Bette Davis Eyes" by Crash Test Dummies

 


Winnipeg, Canada alternative folk band Crash Test Dummies perform a live acoustic rendition of "Bette Davis Eyes," the definitive version of which was released in 1981 by Los Angeles, California pop artist Kim Carnes.

This essay from film critic and historian Farran Nehme starts with a quote from Hertfordshire, UK journalist and novelist Graham Greene regarding Bette's fabled peepers.

For a cover of Crash Test Dummies, the Papik version of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" can be found here.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

"Devil in Disguise" by Aeseaes

 


Austin, Texas dream folk duo Aeseaes cover "Devil in Disguise," a 2025 release from anonymous internet sensation Marino.

I suspect that Marino operates out of New York City, as the official video for the song stars Miranda Neuhaus and Devin Bonomo, two actors who hail from the Big Apple.

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025

"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.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

"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.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

"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.

Monday, November 10, 2025

"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.


Sunday, November 9, 2025

"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.  

Saturday, November 8, 2025

"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.

Friday, November 7, 2025

"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.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

"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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

"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.