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.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026

"Jellyhead" by Cupid's Coroner

 


Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is the 1997 single "Jellyhead" by the band Crush, a fabricated British dance pop duo emerging from the teen drama "Byker Grove," as covered by Edmonton, Alberta nostalgia act Cupid's Coroner.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

"Black Sheep" by Dear Elise


 

Los Angeles, California alternative rock band Dear Elise cover "Black Sheep," a 2010 single from Toronto, Canada indie art punk group Metric, released as a single from the soundtrack of quirky 2010 coming-of-age comedy "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World."

For another Metric cover, the Wind and the Wave version of "Gold Guns Girls" can be found here.

For a cover by Metric, their version of "Under the Milky Way" can be found here.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

"Mr Blue Sky" by Dawson Hollow

 


Springfield, Missouri indie siblies Dawson Hollow cover the song that Dutch neuroscientists have declared to be the happiest song in the world, the upbeat 1978 symphonic rock single "Mr Blue Sky," from Birmingham, UK progressive band Electric Light Orchestra.

For another ELO cover, Juliana Hatfield's version of "Don't Bring Me Down" can be found here.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026

"Satellite" by RedRoom

 


RedRoom cover "Satellite," a 1987 offering from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania roots rockers The Hooters.

Great, albeit hooterless, version.

RedRoom are most likely from London, UK.... and possibly an offshoot of the group T'Pau.  

Though, the LinkedIn profile for the drummer indicates that he's from Florida, working stateside for the past 7 years.

So.... who knows?

For another Hooters cover, the Kilkenny Band's version of "Karla with a K" can be found here.




Sunday, February 8, 2026

"The Needle and the Damage Done" by Halo Circus

 


Los Angeles, California electronic duo Halo Circus cover "The Needle and the Damage Done," a powerful 1972 ballad from Toronto, Canada singer, songwriter, and crazy horse Neil Young.

For more Young covers, the Trousdale version of "Old Man" can be found here, and the Tanya Donelly version of "Heart of Gold" can be found here.


Saturday, February 7, 2026

"Electric Blue" by The Sundance Kids

 


Adelaide, South Australia indie band The Sundance Kids cover "Electric Blue," a 1987 synth pop single from Sydney group Icehouse.  

For all sorts of information about the color Rich Electric Blue, here's a page from the ColorHexa website.

Friday, February 6, 2026

"Flowers in the Window" by Modica


 

Bristol, UK acoustic duo Modica cover "Flowers in the Window," a 2002 post-Britpop single from Glasgow, Scotland alternative rockers Travis.

For another Travis cover, the Wurzels version of "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" can be found here.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

"Tear in My Heart" by Cardioqueen

 


Dallas, Texas rock band Cardioqueen cover "Tear in My Heart," a 2015 electropop release from Columbus, Ohio blurry faces Twenty One Pilots.

According to the Health Hype website, a tear in the heart is likely a myocardial rupture, and you should get that checked out immediately, because it's kind of serious.

For another Twenty One Pilots cover, the Blondfire version of "Heathens" can be found here.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026

"I Got You Babe" by Pesega Boe

 


Welp. It's Groundhog Day. Again.

This year's cover of Sonny and Cher's 1965 single "I Got You Babe" comes from Samoan artist and producer Pesega Boe.

For previous covers, the Night Bird version can be found here, the Praytell version can be found here, the Mudpie version can be found here, and the Toadsuck Symphony version can be found here.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

"Stop! In the Name of Love" by Mephisto Walz

 


Los Angeles, California Gothic art punk band Mephisto Walz cover "Stop! In the Name of Love," a 1965 hit for Detroit, Michigan doo-woppers The Supremes.  

For another Supremes cover, the Vanilla Fudge version of "You Keep Me Hanging On" can be found here.