After Beyonce unveiled a nearly perfect visual album a few weeks ago out of thin air, it is surprising that not many artists have attempted to cover some of the new bumpin’ tracks. Maybe artists are afraid to touch something so immaculate. Or maybe they just have to build their way up, starting first with some oldschool Beyonce and then working up to songs like “Blow” and “Partition.” For Brighton duo IYES, this seems to be the case with their take on “Crazy In Love.”
IYES’s rendition is highly atmospheric and sparse, more likely to be found in a swanky lounge than a energetic dance floor like the 2003 original. Even though this duo has only been active for around a year with a couple of demos, if this cover is any indication, they should be on your radar for 2014.
To listen to more IYES, check out the duo’s Soundcloud.
[…] >> MORRISMCCLYMONT Gets Straight Up Scary with “Nothing Compares 2 U” >>Mø is your new favorite artist. Trust me. Check out her stellar cover of Spice Girls “Say You’ll Be There.“ >>An interesting early 2000s-esque dance club take on The Police’s Roxanne by Nadia Ali. >>Angel Haze straight up killing it with Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love.” >>Jagwar Ma (also one of your new favorite bands, didn’t you know?) rocks board shorts and the Arctic Monkeys “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” >>A stripped down but lovely rendition of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” >>ASTR is this lovely Brooklyn duo and their take on Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” is dreamy. >>CHVRCHES does Janelle Monae’s “Tightrope” and Ms. Monae digs it. >>Because there can never be too many Beyonce covers, here is IYES take on the queen’s “Crazy in Love.” […]