Ally McAlpine

Ally spends her free time curating the perfect playlist for every occasion. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and a M.A. in Creative Writing. She works as a freelance writer and editor, combining her love for storytelling with a passion for the arts. Whether traveling to new places or discovering the latest cover songs and indie films, she finds joy in exploring fresh creative perspectives.

Oct 012025
 
Biffy Clyro

This week, Scottish rock veterans Biffy Clyro covered “Golden,” from the soundtrack of the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters for Radio One’s Live Lounge. The cover is definitely in the running for the most surprising crossover of this year. Their performance arrives as Biffy Clyro releases their tenth studio album, Futique. Continue reading »

Sep 232025
 
Dua Lipa Covers Aerosmith

On her Radical Optimism Tour, Dua Lipa continues to cover local artists from each city she performs. In Boston, she surprised fans with a cover of Aerosmith’s 1998 hit “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.” The pop star, known for hits like “Levitating” and “Houdini,” strips back her usual disco-pop production, leaning into a rock-inspired arrangement while spotlighting her incredible voice. Continue reading »

Sep 222025
 
Hinds

Madrid‐based duo Hinds released a studio cover of “Girl, So Confusing” by Charli XCX with a feature from Lorde. The cover is already a staple at Hinds’ live shows, so a streamable version was the next natural step for the band. This release marks the one-year anniversary of Hinds’ fourth album Viva Hinds, a special album because it contained the band’s first Spanish single, “En Forma.” Continue reading »

Sep 102025
 
Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge last week, where they performed a cover of Olivia Dean’s single “Nice To Each Other.” The track, released in May 2025 as the lead single from Dean’s album The Art of Loving, has quickly become one of the English singer’s most-streamed songs. Continue reading »

Sep 092025
 
HAUSER

Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as HAUSER, created a beautiful instrumental cover of Billie Eilish’s Oscar-winning ballad “What Was I Made For?” The original pop version of the song appeared in the 2023 movie Barbie. Now the Croatian cellist strips the song back to its emotional core. A conversation between the piano and cello articulates the song’s intimacy through rich harmonies. Continue reading »