Friday, May 31, 2024

"Death Bed" by This Wild Life

 


Long Beach, California acoustic rock duo This Wild Life cover "Death Bed," the 2020 lo-fi hip hop single from British Columbia, Canada rapper Powfu.

If you don't want to stay awake for too long, it might be best to avoid that cup of coffee for your head.  According to The Sleep Foundation, caffeine can block the sleep-inducing chemical adenosine, which would bring about insomnia and poorer sleep quality.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Patty Gurdy

 


German dark folk artist Patty Gurdy covers London, UK new wave duo Eurythmics' 1983 synth pop hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" using just her voice and a hurdy gurdy, and it is BY FAR the most metal thing I've heard in decades.  

If this version doesn't make you want to head into Westeros and do battle against White Walkers, nothing will.  

For more Eurythmics covers, Minerve's version of "Here Comes the Rain Again" can be found here, and Bubble Scum's version of "Missionary Man" can be found here.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

"Candle on the Water" by Okkervil River


 

Austin, Texas indie folk band Okkervil River tackled Australian singer and actress Helen Reddy's1977 torch song "Candle on the Water" for inclusion on the soundtrack of the 2016 remake of Disney action adventure film "Pete's Dragon"

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

"Shake It" by Headless Cabbage

 


Headless Cabbage are a group of gals from the East Lansing, Michigan area who uploaded a veritable gigaton of web covers between 2007 and 2016.

Here is their version of "Shake It," a 2008 single from Los Angeles, California neon pop band Metro Station.

This video was uploaded fifteen years ago, and I wondered how it was possible to record a cover of a song released in 2008 fifteen years ago without time travel.

Then I did the mental math, and if anyone needs me, I'll be curled up in the fetal position behind the laundry room door sobbing and eating Cheetos.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Sunday, May 26, 2024

"Honesty" by Global Kryner

 


Austrian folk band Global Kryner cover New York City piano man Billy Joel's 1979 soft rock single "Honesty" on accordion, clarinet, and trombone.

No lies.

Global Kryner also featured a yodeler, who, unfortunately (?) didn't find his way onto this track.

Saturday, May 25, 2024