The Ramones weren’t a political band at all–with this exception of this anti-Ronald Reagan song which somehow managed to get past Johnny Ramones’ staunch Republican views. If here were a live today, I
Read MoreCall it a “reverse ska cover.” “Superman” by Goldfinger is a solid ska-punk tune. But as this video proves, it can be interpreted in many different ways. And the musicianship required to do
Read MoreLast October, the Sick Kids Foundation of Toronto commissioned this ad featuring a haunting cover of “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails. The arranger of that version, Mark Rajaković, was once again called upon
Read MoreQueen’s 1975 masterpiece, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” has proven to be quite adaptable when it comes to covers and parodies. It’s been covered in Klingon, adapted to the COVID-19 crisis, used to poke Donald Trump,
Read MoreWhen it comes to music listens, most kids have to slog through scales and rudiments. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the O’Keefe Music Foundation have a slightly different spin on
Read MoreWhen Muse’s Black Holes and Revelations came into the radio station on a summer day in 2006, none of us could wrap our heads around the song “Knights of Cydonia.” Were they serious?
Read MoreHey, summer’s over. We need all the amusement we can get today. Qapla’!
Read MoreAnd so we shall have it. “WAP,” the sexy/dirty song by Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion that’s been the subject of much controversy this summer, is now getting memed to death. Uh,
Read MoreFew songs have created as much buzz/hype/controversy this summer as “WAP” from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion so it was just a matter of time before the covers started appearing. Scotland’s Biffy
Read MorePlaying Rush’s “YYZ” is challenging under normal conditions. But Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Alex Skolnick from Testament and Roberto “Ra” Diaz of Suicidal Tendencies managed to get it together online from each of
Read MoreEveryone loves a good cover. It’s a way for artists to pay homage to some of their inspirations while still getting a chance to express their own style. Here’s a list of 5
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