Because it’s Saturday, you’re probably thinking “I need a polka version of ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine”
July 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Admit it. Your life is empty without this. I’m happy to oblige. (Blame Danny for the link.)
Browsing the "Cover Version" Tag
What if Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher” was sung by a woman?
July 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One of the more popular videos of the DLR era of Van Halen was “Hot for Teacher” from the 1984
Meanwhile, at Glastonbury, Wu-Tang Clan covered Nirvana
June 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Solid. Righteous. The @WuTangClan ain’t nuttin’ to fuck with, especially when they pay tribute to @Nirvana at Glastonbury. 👐🏻 pic.twitter.com/pslEteg59c
Friday music video insanity: Celine’s “My Heart Will Go On” played on a bicycle pump.
June 28th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Hey, it’s the Friday of a summer long weekend, F**ck it, huh? Embrace the craziness,
This version of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey” is WAY too happy. And probably very, very wrong.
June 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
We listen to System of a Down because we need music that’s aggressive, loud, delivers shut-the-F*CK-UP levels of anger. Then
What if the cast of Star Trek performed Pulp’s “Common People?”
June 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
About 15 years ago, William Shatner (with help from Ben Folds), had something of a hit with his version of
Slipknot’s Psychosocial covered by a guy using nothing but guns. God bless ‘Murica.
June 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
A dude by the name of Gun Drummer has made a name for himself by covering various metal songs by
With apologies to (and thanks to) Jane’s Addiction, this song is called “Trump Says”
June 15th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Norman shot me an email from Orange County about a new Donald Trump-themed protest song based on “Jane Says” from
Miley Cyrus has released a happy cover of NIN’s “Head Like a Hole.” No, really.
June 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If you’re a fan of Black Mirror, you might have seen the episode featuring Miley Cyrus. In it, Miley, playing
Someone thought we needed a hand fart version of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.”
May 12th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I love me a good cover version but sometimes, you just gotta know where to draw the line. Witness this
Can Mumford & Sons cover NIN? Yes. Yes, they can.
March 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
In this week’s weird juxtaposition of artist and material, I present Mumford & Sons performing “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails
Weezer has released a video for their cover of a-ha’s “Take on Me”–and it’s pretty retro.
February 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Let’s go back to the bedroom of a young Rivers Cuomo in 1985 when… And yes, that is Finn Wolfhard,
What might Metallica fans think of these 20 different versions of “Enter Sandman?”
February 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
There’s no question that Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” is a great song. But can it sand up to 20 different stylistic
Just in case you need a heavy metal cover of Toto’s “Africa” on your Monday
February 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Why not? Everyone else seems to be covering the song. (Via Brian)
What would possess this choir to cover Outkast’s “Hey Ya?”
February 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This could be the whitest video ever recording ever made. (Thanks–I guess–to Tom for point this out.)
Jäh Division: Reggae Joy Division
January 20th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Back in 2004, a reggae project called Jäh Division emerged with an EP called Dub Will Tear Us Apart. Behind
Weirdest. Box Set. Ever(?)
January 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
In 1952, composer John Cage starting thinking about creating a truly different musical piece. The result was “4’33“” (pronounced “four
Watch this guy cover Michael Jackson by playing two guitars at once
January 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Okay, wow. Luca Stricagnoli seems to know what he’s doing. (Via Boing Boing)
Iron Maiden + a Cat + the Internet = This
December 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
What are they smoking in Italy? Won’t someone think of the kitties? (Via Danny)
I like this: PIG covers that Wham Christmas song
December 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
One of the happiest sounding Christmas songs you’ll hear on those radio stations that go all-holiday music is “Last Christmas,”
And now, a version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” that’s not quite so rapey
December 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Elsewhere on these pages, you’ll read how I think the whole “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” controversy is a little silly.
Fun with covers: Muse takes on Duran Duran
December 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There’s a French music show called Taratata. When Muse was promoting the release of Simulation Theory, they made an appearance
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