Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026

"Club Can't Handle Me" by Flipper

 


Buenos Aires, Argentina band Flipper cover "Club Can't Handle Me," a 2010 hip house release from Miami Gardens, Florida rapper Flo Rida.

For another (MUCH different) Flo Rida cover, the Cleverly's version of "Low" can be found here.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

"My Mom" by Donna Lewis


 

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's Welsh singer Donna Lewis with her cover of "My Mom," a 1998 neo-soul single from New York City musical collective Chocolate Genius.

For a cover of Donna Lewis, the Jukebox the Ghost version of "I Love You Always Forever" can be found here.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

"Scooby Snacks" by Quantum Squeeze

 


Edinburgh, Scotland band Quantum Squeeze cover "Scooby Snacks," a 1996 ode to valium from New York City alt hip hop artists Fun Lovin' Criminals.

According to their listing of past events, five of the final six Quantum Squeeze shows were played at a bar called Whistlebinkies.

I'm EXTREMELY jealous, having never played a bar with a name half as cool as THAT!

For a cover by FLC, their version of "Shining Star" can be found here.

Friday, May 8, 2026

"I Gotta Feeling" by Rabbit!

 


Unconventional Mt Dora, Florida group Rabbit! cover "I Gotta Feeling," a 2009 dance pop single from Los Angeles, California alternative hip hop band Black Eyed Peas.

After watching their makeshift video, Rabbit! have skyrocketed to the top of bands that I wish I had the opportunity to hang out with back in their heyday.  They seem like they'd be ridiculous amounts of fun. 

Thursday, May 7, 2026

"Buck Rogers" by Pilgrim

 


Montpelier, France noise pop duo Pilgrim cover "Buck Rogers," a 2001 single from Gwent, Wales indie rockers Feeder.

The NBC app has every episode of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" available for streaming.  You know, if you had nothing else going on tonight.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

"Some Like It Hot" by Drive Belt



 Drive Belt cover "Some Like It Hot," a 1985 dance rock single from London, UK supergroup The Power Station.

Based off of appearances at Vert and 0g, according to their video captions, my guess is that the covering band hails from Tokyo, Japan.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

"The Fate of Ophelia" by Ark Angels

 


Dubai, UAE band Ark Angels cover "The Fate of Ophelia," a 2025 dance pop single from West Reading, Pennsylvania artist Taylor Swift.

For an in-depth analysis of the fate of Ophelia, here is an article from Folger Shakespeare Library.

For more Swift covers, the Equiz version of "Blank Space" can be found here, The Sweet Apes version of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" can be found here, and the Against the Current version of "Shake it Off" can be found here.

For a cover by Taylor Swift, her version of "Riptide" can be found here.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

"Rolling in the Deep" by Maple Season

 


Georgia-based band Maple Season cover "Rolling in the Deep," the bluesy 2010 single from London, UK artist Adele.

All of the articles I found about maple trees growing in Georgia were referencing the US State. I'm assuming that the nation of Georgia offers 5 or 6 varieties of maple trees, based on this article about vegetation in Azerbaijan.

For another Adele cover, the Echosmith version of "Set Fire to the Rain" can be found here.

Friday, May 1, 2026

"If I Could Turn Back Time" by Lianie May

 


Happy first day of May!

Here's Pretoria, South Africa singer and actress Lianie May with her version of "If I Could Turn Back Time," a 1989 soft rock single for El Centro, California mononymous artist Cher.

For another Cher cover, the Dollar Store version of "Believe" can be found here.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

"We're An American Band" by Aftershock

 


Denver, Colorado group Aftershock cover "We're An American Band," a 1973 hit for Flint, Michigan arena rockers Grand Funk Railroad.

On select nights, Aftershock up the entertainment factor by allowing children seated near the stage to pop balloons on their guitarist's hair.


Wednesday, April 29, 2026

"Happy Birthday" by The Ting Tings

 


This may seem like sacrilege, but the 1981 hit single "Happy Birthday" from Glasgow, Scotland new wavers Altered Images.... is kind of stinky cheese.

The lyrics blow.  

It's.... catchy enough, I guess?

But, this.... THIS.... is awesome.

A veritable army of young kids wearing Brobee t-shirts and dancing semi-rhythmically?

A cotton candy drumstick?

Quirkus McGirkus DJ Lance Rock being himself?

Manchester, UK indie pop duo The TING TINGS?

In less than three minutes, this video takes a regular old birthday and cranks it up a full two notches on the happy-o-meter.

The only thing that could make a birthday happier than this here video would be the Philadelphia Flyers clinching it on home ice tonight.  C'mon, Flyers!

For a cover of The Ting Tings, the Sunscreen version of "That's Not My Name" can be found here.



Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026

"These Dreams" by MYMP


 

Quezon City, Philippines acoustic artists MYMP cover "These Dreams," a 1985 single from Seattle, Washington hard rock band Heart.

According to the website My Sleep Advisor, these dreams about hearts could symbolize love and affection, or could be a warning sign of unresolved emotional issues and a need for self-care.

For more Heart covers, the Oceans of Slumber version of "Alone" can be found here, and the Blitzen Trapper version of "Crazy on You" can be found here.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

"The Luckiest" by Dragonfly Sky

 


Hittin' different this year, as the youngsters would say, is the Surrey, UK duo Dragonfly Sky with their cover of the 2001 sobfest "The Luckiest" from Winston-Salem, North Carolina pianist and suburb rocker Ben Folds.

For past versions of "The Luckiest," check out:




Saturday, April 25, 2026

"Breaking Us in Two" by Mandy Moore

 


Nashua, New Hampshire singer/actress Mandy Moore covers "Breaking Us in Two," a 1982 sophisto-pop single from Staffordshire, UK artist Joe Jackson.

A short list of Mandy Moore's couplings that were broken in two:

For another Joe Jackson cover, the American Hi-Fi version of "Steppin' Out" can be found here.

Friday, April 24, 2026

"Birds of a Feather" by Lake Rana


 

Emo dudes Lake Rana cover "Birds of a Feather," a 2024 baroque pop release from fellow Los Angeles, California artist Billie Eilish.

If you're looking for an emo bird of a feather, here you go.

For more Eilish covers, the Carver Commodore version of "Bad Guy" can be found here, and the Rain Paris version of "Therefore I Am" can be found here.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

"Friends of P" by Yawn Mower



Asbury Park, New Jersey indie duo Yawn Mower cover "Friends of P," an oft forgotten gem released by Santa Monica, California power pop band The Rentals in 1995.

I like it, but I miss the male/female harmonies of the original.  After all, this is a good song for a gal (Ooh Woo Hoo Hoo.....)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

"Maps" by Serenity Now

 


Minneapolis, Minnesota dream rockers Serenity Now cover "Maps," a 2003 single from New York City indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

In a bowling alley.

Though bowling alleys don't have maps, per se, they do have floor plans.... which is close.... I guess.

Monday, April 20, 2026

"Back in the High Life Again" by Warren Zevon

 


It's 4/20.

So, here's Chicago, Illinois singer/songwriter/excitable boy Warren Zevon with his version of "Back in the High Life Again," a 1986 single from Birmingham, UK blue-eyed soul artist Steve Winwood.

For another Winwood cover, the Ra Ra Riot version of "Valerie" can be found here.

For a cover of Warren Zevon, the Alixandrea Corvyn version of "Werewolves of London" can be found here.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

"Guilty" by Lucid Node

 


Lucid Node cover "Guilty," a 1996 track from St Louis, Missouri industrial band Gravity Kills.

While I was unable to find a bio for Lucid Node, their collaboration with Echelon Sound Collective leads me to believe that they're based in or around New York City.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

"I Put a Spell on You" by Molecule

 


Flensburg, Germany band Molecule cover "I Put a Spell on You," a 1956 shock rock single from Cleveland, Ohio artist Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

If folk aren't as upfront about their hexing as Screamin' Jay, this article from Witches Lore gives you indicators on whether or not you've been cursed.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Milwaukee Wildmen

 


Dutch psychobilly band Milwaukee Wildmen cover "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)," a 1984 new wave single from Liverpool, UK Eurodisco outfit Dead or Alive.

According to this article, the amusement park ride Gravitron can spin right round like a record at 24 revolutions per minute.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

"Lola" by 12 Cents for Marvin

 


Fort Collins, Colorado ska/reggae band 12 Cents for Marvin cover "Lola," a 1970 mixed up, muddled up, shook up tune from London, UK rockers The Kinks.

For more Kinks covers, the Good Riddance version of "Come Dancing" can be found here, and the Oingo Boingo version of "You Really Got Me" can be found here.

Monday, April 13, 2026

"I Am the Cosmos" by Gigolo Aunts


 

Potsdam, New York power pop band Gigolo Aunts cover "I Am the Cosmos," a song that was recorded in 1978 by Memphis, Tennessee artist Chris Bell of Big Star fame, posthumously released in 1992.

For a Big Star cover, the Snakes in Exile version of "Thirteen" can be found here.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

"Mr Blobby" by Falling Gods

 


My friends across the pond have been keeping Mr Blobby a closely guarded secret for over three decades.

I recently discovered the pure joy that is Mr Blobby.  

Inexplicably, Blobby had a hit single on UK radio back in 1993.

Here's a cover version by Norwich metal band Falling Gods.

Friday, April 10, 2026

"I Can Hear the Grass Grow" by The Lemon Twigs

 


Long Island, New York sibling band The Lemon Twigs cover "I Can Hear the Grass Grow," a 1967 psychedelic rock hit from Buckingham, UK progressive rock group The Move.

According to this article from Hearing Health, you can hear plants grow! 

Maybe not grass specifically, but "I Can Hear the Grass Grow" is a much better song title than "I Can Hear the Rhubarbs Grow."

Thursday, April 9, 2026

"Dirty Little Secret" by My Own Accord

 


My Own Accord cover "Dirty Little Secret," a 2005 power pop single from Stillwater, Oklahoma punks The All-American Rejects.

According to their Facebook profile and Bandcamp, My Own Accord are based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

Myspace profiles, though, show that the band (or, at least 66% of the band) hail from Fayetteville, North Carolina.

For another AAR cover, the Andie Case version of "Swing, Swing" can be found here.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

"Sweet Child O' Mine" by 1.21 Gigawatts

 



Ogden, Utah party band 1.21 Gigawatts cover "Sweet Child O' Mine," a 1988 hard rock ballad from Los Angeles, California group Guns N' Roses.

For more GNR covers, Woman's version of "Paradise City" can be found here, and the Prom Queen version of "November Rain" can be found here.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Saturday, April 4, 2026

"All Out of Love" by Mercury4

 




Pop quartet Mercury4 cover "All Out of Love," a 1980 single from fellow Melbourne, Australia natives Air Supply.

According to NASA, Mercury has no air supply, as the planet is too small and hot to retain an atmosphere.  Instead, it has a thin exosphere made up of atoms blasted off of the planet by extreme solar winds and meteor strikes.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

"Big Yellow Taxi" by The Hot Hats

 


Bristol, UK acoustic wedding duo The Hot Hats cover "Big Yellow Taxi," a 1970 folk song from Fort Macleod, Canada songstress Joni Mitchell.

If you drove a big yellow taxi and wanted a hot hat, it looks like Target's got you covered.

For another Joni cover, the Baskery version of "River" can be found here.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

"Foolish Games" by Viking Barbie

 


It's April Fool's Day!

So, here's San Antonio, Texas internet celebrity Viking Barbie with her rendition of "Foolish Games," a melancholy 1994 number from Homer, Alaska singer Jewel.

For more Jewel covers, the Emerson Parris version of "Standing Still" can be found here, and the Patchwork Road version of "Who Will Save Your Soul" can be found here.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" by Wedge

 


Valley City, North Dakota band Wedge cover "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," a 2002 single from Waldorf, Maryland emo rockers Good Charlotte.

Speaking of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," an article about host Robin Leach can be found here.

For another Good Charlotte cover, Pollyanna's version of "The Anthem" can be found here.

Monday, March 30, 2026

"Shakedown Street" by Lone Tree

 


Lone Tree, a multinational conglomeration of teen ex-pats based in Nairobi, Kenya perform "Shakedown Street," a 1978 disco-tinged roots rock single from Palo Alto, California band Grateful Dead.

For another Dead cover, "Touch of Grey" by The War on Drugs can be found here.

Sunday, March 29, 2026

"Heart and Soul" by Braid

 


Shropshire, UK group T'Pau have their 1987 hit single "Heart and Soul" covered by Champaign, Illinois emo kids Braid.  

Were it not for the brief interview before Braid's performance, it would have taken me a full two minutes to recognize the tune.  

Saturday, March 28, 2026

"Dreaming" by Polaroid Fade

 


Vineland, New Jersey dream pop band Polaroid Fade cover "Dreaming," a 1979 release from New York City new wavers Blondie.

According to the dream dictionary, a faded Polaroid could represent unclear memories, confusion about the past, or repressed trauma.

For more Blondie covers, the Hillbilly Moon Explosion version of "Call Me" can be found here, the Underclass version of "Maria" can be found here, the My Robot Friend version of "Rapture" can be found here, and the Heartworms version of "Sunday Girl" can be found here.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

"Here Without You" by The Willow Swampers

 


Bolen Town, South Carolina group The Willow Swampers cover "Here Without You," a 2002 post-grunge single from Escatawpa, Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down

Bolen Town appears so small on maps that if you're there and go 3 Doors Down, you'll likely end up in Orangeburg.

For another 3 Doors Down cover, the Kill the Director version of "Kryptonite" can be found here.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

"Butterfly Kisses" by Charlotte Ave

 


Nashville, Tennessee trio Charlotte Ave cover "Butterfly Kisses," a 1996 single from Santa Ana, California adult contemporary artist Bob Carlisle.

According to Butterfly-kit.com, the term "butterfly kiss" is a poetic notion of the reproductive behavior of butterflies.  

Is that weird?  Pretty weird.

Monday, March 23, 2026

"With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Main Squeeze


 

In contention for the greatest Zoom video of all time is this entry from Bloomington, Indiana funk rockers The Main Squeeze.... with a little help from their friends, on their version of The Fab Four's 1967 hit "With a Little Help from My Friends."

I imagine that the conversation that took place the evening before this shoot went something like this:

Corey: Ilio, we're recording the Zoom thing at 9:00 AM sharp.

Ilio: Yup.

Corey: So, could you set your alarm, like, five minutes earlier, so you can brush your teeth beforehand?

Ilio: I got you, fam.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

"For Your Eyes Only" by Edenbridge


 

Linz, Austria symphonic metal band Edenbridge get their collective Bond on with their remake of "For Your Eyes Only," a 1981 soft rock single from Lanarkshire, Scotland singer Sheena Easton.  

For another Sheena E cover, the Darlington version of "9 to 5 (Morning Train)" can be found here.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

"Redbone" by Feelds

 


Melbourne, Australia artist Feelds covers "Redbone," a 2016 psychedelic funk single from Stone Mountain, Georgia musician Childish Gambino.  

For another Gambino cover, the Notions version of "Algorhythm" can be found here.

For a cover by Childish Gambino, his version of "Candy Rain" can be found here.

Friday, March 20, 2026

"Obsession" by The Azoic

 


Columbus, Ohio electronic dance duo The Azoic cover "Obsession," a 1983 synth pop release from Los Angeles, California new wave band Animotion.

Are you obsessive? You can find out with this quiz from ProProfs.

If you get a positive response, here are some healthy ways to break that obsession.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

"Hangar 18" by EndCore

 


EndCore, a band of teenagers from.... Mexico City?  I think?  (not to be confused with Endcore based out of Bolivia) cover "Hangar 18," a 1990 thrash metal song from Los Angeles, California group Megadeth.

For another Megadeth cover, the Tengger Cavalry version of "Symphony of Destruction" can be found here.

Monday, March 16, 2026

"These Are Days" by Melic

 


Long Island, New York acoustic duo Melic cover "These Are Days," a 1992 single from Jamestown, New York jangle pop artists 10,000 Maniacs.

I apologize for posting the official music video.  For such a great song, the accompanying visuals are butt cheese.  Sorry, Maniacs.  It's true.

For another 10K Maniacs cover, the Peppermint Jam version of "Like the Weather" can be found here.

For a cover by 10,000 Maniacs, their version of "Peace Train" can be found here.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

"Cottleston Pie" by Tales from Woodhaven

 


Happy pi day!

Here's a cover of "Cottleston Pie," originally a 1926 poem from Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne, first set to music by Teaneck, New Jersey big band vocalist Anne Lloyd in 1961.

I'm crediting Tales from Woodhaven as the artist, though I'm unsure if that's the chosen name of the husband/wife duo who gave WTP some BPM.

I was unable to locate bio information, either.... though, my guess is that the artists hail from Grayson, Georgia.

Friday, March 13, 2026

"Officer" by Sushi Roll

 


Gillette, Wyoming group Sushi Roll cover "Officer," a 2003 release from San Diego, California reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid.

If you're looking for a sushi roll in Gillette, Wyoming, Sapporo Steak House may very well be your only option.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

"Down" by ZEDsDEAD

 


It's 3/11, so here's a cover of Omaha, Nebraska alternative funk metal band 311's 1996 single "Down," covered by Humble, Texas group ZEDsDEAD.

For another 311 cover, the Kuerdas version of "Amber" can be found here.

For a cover by 311, their version of "Self Esteem" can be found here.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

"I'd Rather Go Blind" by Groovy Folks

 


Grenoble, France musiques funk et pop band Groovy Folks cover "I'd Rather Go Blind," a 1967 deep soul single from Los Angeles, California gospel singer Etta James.

Rosalie Rendu was a nun who continued to overcome fatigue and illness -- including progressive loss of eyesight -- to serve the poor alongside the Daughters of Charity in post-Revolution France.  

Sunday, March 8, 2026

"How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" by Spectacular Spectacular

 


San Francisco, California dream pop band Spectacular Spectacular cover "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," a 1971 single from Isle of Man disco bros Bee Gees

For more Bee Gees covers, The Jigsaw Seen version of "First of May" can be found here, "Stayin' Alive" by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang can be found here, and Pink Turtle's version of "How Deep is Your Love?" can be found here.


Saturday, March 7, 2026

"Silent Running" by Praise the Fallen

 



South Bend, Indiana rock band Praise the Fallen cover "Silent Running," a 1985 hit for Kent, UK supergroup Mike and the Mechanics.

The Survival Journal has published an article about the quietest footwear.... so you, too, can run silently.

For another Mike and the Mechanics cover, the Lava Jade Sky version of "All I Need is a Miracle" can be found here.

Friday, March 6, 2026

"Car Wash" by The Nines

 


Seattle, Washington area party band The Nines cover "Car Wash," a 1976 funk disco single from Los Angeles, California group Rose Royce.

According to the Classic Chassis website, automatic car washes are not recommended for protecting the exterior of a Rolls Royce, as they can cause microscratches and damages to the paint.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

"Closer to Free" by Blue Onyx

 


Chicago, Illinois '90s throwbacks Blue Onyx cover "Closer to Free," a 1993 single from Waukesha, Wisconsin heartland rockers BoDeans.

And, like a weird Pavlovian response, hearing this cover made me... for the first time in 30 years.... think of Neve Campbell.

I hope she's doing well.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

"Duality" by ClownUs

 


Busan, South Korea quartet ClownUs cover "Duality," a 2004 nu metal single from Des Moines, Iowa alternative group Slipknot.

The seamless transition from regular vocals to guttural growls is pretty impressive.... and this gal TERRIFIES me.

For another Slipknot cover, Hello Noon's version of "Snuff" can be found here.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

"Peng! 33" by Iron and Wine

 


On this third day of the third month, here's Chapin, South Carolina indiefolkie Iron and Wine with his rendition of "Peng! 33," a 1992 single from London, UK avant garde group Stereolab.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

"March of the Pigs" by Inter Arma

 


It's the first day of March!

So here's Richmond, Virginia extreme metal band Inter Arma with their version of "March of the Pigs," a 1994 release from Cleveland, Ohio industrial rocker Nine Inch Nails.

Now, doesn't it make you feel better?

For another NIN cover, the Miley Cyrus version of "Head Like a Hole" can be found here.

For a cover (partially) by Nine Inch Nails, their version of "Immigrant Song" can be found here.

Saturday, February 28, 2026

"Fire Woman" by Grafenburg

 


Elizabethtown, Kentucky six-piece Grafenburg cover "Fire Woman," a 1989 single from Bradford, UK goth rockers The Cult.

Based on this photo of the Elizabethtown Fire Department, the city doesn't have all that many fire women.

Friday, February 27, 2026

"Being with You" by Toner


 

Detroit, Michigan R&B artist Smokey Robinson had his single "Being with You" covered by lo-fi Black River Falls, Wisconsin band Toner.

The original was released in 1981.... which is crazy, as I could have sworn it was a 60's Motown jam.  

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

"Stop This Flame" by Across

 


Brighton, UK artist Celeste had her 2020 jazzy R&B single "Stop This Flame" covered by Rennes, France duo Across.

If you'd like to learn how to stop a flame correctly, AAA Club Alliance has you covered.

Monday, February 23, 2026

"Little Things" by Lavish Lucy

 


New York City band Lavish Lucy cover "Little Things," a 1995 grunge single from London, UK hard rock group Bush

Lucy is the name of a character appearing in the second season of ABC feel-good romance series "A Million Little Things." 

Jury's out on whether or not she's lavish.

For another Bush cover, the Mayday Parade version of "Come Down" can be found here.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

"It's Tricky" by The Bloodhound Gang

 


King of Prussia, Pennsylvania comedy rap rock band The Bloodhound Gang cover "It's Tricky," a 1986 hip hop single from Queens group Run DMC.

The Riddlester website features 50 tricky riddles for adults.

For a cover of Bloodhound Gang, the Farsh version of "The Bad Touch" can be found here.

Friday, February 20, 2026

"Blackout" by Jinx

 


Lake Worth, Florida band Jinx cover "Blackout," a 2021 release from Baltimore, Maryland melodic hardcore band Turnstile.

To track blackouts in the Lake Worth area, you can visit their utilities department webpage here.

Looks like Palm Beach is experiencing some blackouts currently.

Sucks to be you, Palm Beach....

Thursday, February 19, 2026

"Between Something and Nothing" by Waverider

 


Singapore based new wave band Waverider cover "Between Something and Nothing," a 1989 release from Hershey, Pennsylvania jangle pop youngsters The Ocean Blue.

For those not in the know, waveriders on the ocean blue have their own professional surfing league, with the current world champions Yago Dora of Brazil, and Molly Picklum of Australia.