I have always loved cover songs, most specifically cover songs that I end up liking even better than their original. During many of my my interviews with bands, one of my favorite questions I ask is if they could take a song from any other genre and turn it into their own, what would it be? I have had some great responses, like Jettblack rockers doing a cover of Tina Turner’s “We Don’t Need Another Hero“, or Wratchchild doing a cover of the Beach Boys, “California Girls” or A Story Beneath doing a cover of the Mamas and the Papas, “California Dreamin“. Those are all remakes that I hope get made. What I really like is when an artists takes the original song and completely makes it their own, truly owns it and not just imitates. Haven’t you ever heard a remake where you are singing the lyrics and then it comes to you, that this is a remake of an old familiar song, just made completely different. Well here is my list of my Favorite Cover Songs: (We will continue to keep adding!
Let me know if there are any of your favorite cover songs too.
After recently discovering Jody Glenham and instantly connecting with her new song Overtime, I knew I wanted to dig a little deeper. That track hit me in such an immediate, emotional way that it felt only right to learn more about the person behind the music. Following our recent coverage of Overtime and the excitement surrounding her upcoming EP Still Here, we had the chance to interview Jody and talk about her songwriting process, the stories behind the music, and where she’s at creatively as she prepares for this next chapter. * * * INTERVIEW * * * “Overtime” feels incredibly honest and emotionally grounded. Can you take us back to the moment this song first came together and what inspired it? I wrote this song two years ago, when I was asking myself a lot of big questions. It was January in Vancouver, BC which is a very cold and dark time of year. I was feeling isolated and alone, and wasn’t connecting with the people in my life. But when I started to explore the “what’s [Read More]
One of our BottleRock Napa highlights was singer – songwriter Sophia Zamani performing on the Prudential stage. We wanted to bring you an interview with Sophia. * * * * * MJP: “First we wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your set at BottleRock. It was great to see the crowds coming in and gravitating to your stage. How was it for you performing at the festival? Sophia: Thank you so much! It was a really exciting experience, especially because I grew up going to the festival and have now played it! It’s such a magical feeling to connect with an audience through my music, and I feel so grateful to have had a good turnout Saturday and Sunday. I had a ton of fun. MJP: BottleRock brought so many different genres together, who were you most excited to see? Sophia: I was most excited to see Cold War Kids! I love their music and actually got the chance to meet them and connect with one of their members! MJP: So [Read More]
Singer, songwriter, guitarist extraordinaire and Gibson brand ambassador, Jared James Nichols released his self titled album on January 13th and it is one that is a DO-NOT-MISS! The album which was produced, engineered, and mixed by Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Slash, Rival Sons) and recorded live in the studio at Blackbird Studios and Sienna Studios, truly captures the energy of Nichols live performances. We had the chance to chat a bit with Jared about his new album. * * * * * Thank you so much Jared for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. From the first time interviewing you at NAMM 2016, we knew you were on to such a bright future. With your self-titled album set to release on January 13th, what can you share with your fans about what to expect with this new album? I am SO excited for fans to hear this new record! It is raw, high energy, and undeniably ME. I feel like I have finally captured my sound [Read More]
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Dr. Beardface & the Spaceman’s cover of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”, originally by Dramarama, is killer, and they have a female singer so it’s got a different sound than the original. I actually like it more than the original, which is saying alot cause the original song rocks!
I’ve really enjoyed your cover music pics! Well done! But it’s old, now is 2018. Is there updated version of this list for the recent year or at least 2017?
Yes, we had an updated version but when we lost the business and home in the Oct. 17 fire, a lot of our content is gone. We will work on getting a newer one up soon.
DevilDriver does an awesome remake of ‘Sail’ by AWOLnation….they also do ‘Ghost Riders in The Sky’ which is just outta this world…..Dez Fafara has a talent for putting a unique metal spin on the covers they do.
Okay, I’m pretty sure no one is reading these comments anymore since the last one was July of 2019. But what the hell. I’d like to share Carry-On Bands version of the 1969 Ronettes single Be My Baby. https://youtu.be/gJJfk3PYx8k
Nice
Soft Cell’s version was also a cover of Tainted Love by Gloria Jones.
http://youtu.be/TjC-EMqct34
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Good job of picking some remakes that sound better with more Rock & Roll to them!
Disturbed – The Sound of Silence
Egyptian central white rabbit
Attila- Moshpit (king Martinez Vocal Cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lgm2lmdCpI Please Comment Like And Subscribe Thanks All
Dr. Beardface & the Spaceman’s cover of “Anything, Anything (I’ll Give You)”, originally by Dramarama, is killer, and they have a female singer so it’s got a different sound than the original. I actually like it more than the original, which is saying alot cause the original song rocks!
Where is Distribed ‘s Sound of Silence!
I’ve really enjoyed your cover music pics! Well done! But it’s old, now is 2018. Is there updated version of this list for the recent year or at least 2017?
Yes, we had an updated version but when we lost the business and home in the Oct. 17 fire, a lot of our content is gone. We will work on getting a newer one up soon.
DevilDriver does an awesome remake of ‘Sail’ by AWOLnation….they also do ‘Ghost Riders in The Sky’ which is just outta this world…..Dez Fafara has a talent for putting a unique metal spin on the covers they do.
Our cover of an Elvis Costello’s song from Imperial Bedroom, The long honey moon
https://soundcloud.com/lucy-racquel-and-me/the-long-honeymoon-elvis-costello-cover
Man. This rocked
Soft Cell’s version was also a cover of Tainted Love, originally by Gloria Jones.
Have you heard a song remade recently from ‘Angel in the Morning’ by Juice Newton?
limp bizkit’s behind blue eyes
Okay, I’m pretty sure no one is reading these comments anymore since the last one was July of 2019. But what the hell. I’d like to share Carry-On Bands version of the 1969 Ronettes single Be My Baby.
https://youtu.be/gJJfk3PYx8k
Hell yeah , over and under is great too . 💯😎. And cruel summer by bannarama