Interscope Records artist Wisp (aka Natalie Lu) has been making waves in the music industry for several years now. She recently brought her nu-metal-meets-shoegaze sound to Green Day’s romantic ballad “Last Night on Earth.” “I chose this cover, it’s a very simple reason, I just think it’s a cute song,” she said. “I was curating a bunch of songs that I wanted to find inspiration in for the next album that I’m writing, and the Green Day song was one of those.” Continue reading »
The original “Somethin’ Stupid” by Nancy and Frank Sinatra was released in ’67, and is often described as pop-meets-bolero. Now, in 2026, two artists from completely different spheres have decided to join forces to recreate the amorous song. So what happens when Josh Homme, frontman of Queens of the Stone Age, pairs up with the jazzy-folky genre-bending vocals of Norah Jones? A quaint duet! Continue reading »
Meet Prince Royce (Geoffrey Royce Rojas), the American singer who blends the sounds of Latin music with R&B, bachata, and more, along with a sprinkle of pop. He went wildfire over a decade ago for his cover of “Stand By Me.” And now he’s a global sensation. One of his more recent covers, “I Want It That Way,” takes a tune from 1999 and turns it bachata.
So, what is bachata anyway? This unique Dominican genre often includes Spanish-style guitar, bolero, and dance-worthy rhythms. Traditionally, a bachata song has romantic lyrics, which makes this new cover of “I Want It That Way” even more fitting.
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What happens when you make The Beach Boys sound like D’Angelo’s genre-defying neo-soul? Meet Snacktime, the seven-piece Philadelphia-based band known for adding lush brass into their mix of funk, punk, R&B, and more. This version of “God Only Knows” is a tribute to not one, but two artists. As Snacktime announced their new release, they thoughtfully penned this in the description below their music video teaser:
Rest in Peace
Brian Wilson 6.20.42 – 06.11.25
Michael “D’Angelo” Archer 2.11.74 – 10.14.25
The lead line opens with analog static and a faraway horn… Then the vibe arrives. Syncopated keys, a bright-timbred snare, rock-solid guitars, and the icing on the cake…flowing, smooth vocals. As the song moves forward effortlessly, waves of brass ensembles rise, percussion breaks through, and grooving layered vocal harmonies coalesce into something truly nostalgic and fresh. Take a listen for yourself, watch below.
Tennessee-based country artist Jimmie Allen has been teasing Wild Dreams, The Cover Collection through the label Cleopatra Records. The new album is scheduled to be released early next year. As a teaser, this country artist has veered a bit from his regular fare. The end result? A heart-rending, yearning performance. Continue reading »
Florence + The Machine performed a mashup cover on SiriusXM. Their own “Which Witch” mixed with “Abracadabra” is a refreshing take on the eerie Lady Gaga hit. Somehow, by combining their original 2015 tune with the radio hit from this year, they made some serious sonic magic. Continue reading »