Nicole Cork

Recently graduating from The University of Western Ontario, in the Media, Information, and Technoculture program, Nicole now considers herself well versed in any and all media related matters in the 21st century. Currently living in Toronto, Nicole spends her time working at a music agency and attending any and all concerts in the city. There's no better way to spend some time than listening to good ol' fashioned live music. Her love of cover music isn't genre-biased, it's quite the opposite actually - there's nothing greater than listening to a guy with a guitar cover some dirty rap lyrics. You can follow her musical obsessions and city adventures on Twitter: @nicolecork.

Joss Stone Hits the Road in her Soulful Broken Bells Cover Video

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Jul 242012
 

Regrettably, Joss Stone isn’t an artist we have seen a lot of thus far on Cover Me. This changes with her recent cover of the Broken Bells hit “The High Road,” which she covered for her soon-to-be released album The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2. Stone did more than just cover the song, she released a scenic lyric video that chronicles life on the open road. While Stone herself doesn’t appear in the video, it remains extremely entrancing in its ability to ad an honest and soulful vibe to the song that Stone set out to create. Continue reading »

Faith No More Rock Out Live to Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Niggas in Paris”

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Jul 232012
 

Alt rockers Faith No More took on the amazingly successful Watch The Throne single “Niggas in Paris” at one of their recent live shows. While it might be challenging to turn a Jay-Z and Kanye West hit into a rock tune, especially at a live show, the audience seems to really enjoy how much fun lead singer Mike Patton seems to have giving the song a darker edge. Continue reading »

Ellie Goulding Gets Some Help from Tinie Tempah on Active Child Cover

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Jul 172012
 

UK Singer/Songwriter Ellie Goulding is no stranger to the cover song. We’ve brought you numerous of her covers before, and she is finally back with an all new cover of pop singer Active Child’s “Hanging On.” She is joined on the track by fellow UK rapper Tinie Tempah who ads an entirely new verse to the Active Child song. It might be Tempah’s refreshing verse or the electronic club feel Ellie added to the song, either way there is something about this cover that really, really works. Continue reading »

Pixie Lott Dedicates Llyod’s Breakup Anthem in the Live Lounge

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Feb 132012
 

Last time we covered Pixie Lott in the Live Lounge, she was turning Cee-Lo’s soulful breakup anthem “Fuck You” into an acoustic pop hit. Her recent trip back to BBC Radio 1 proves that she may have a bit of a knack for covering the soulful breakup songs of our generation. This time the British pop star took on Lloyd’s “Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)” which also originally featured Lil Wayne and Andre 3000. What this version lacks in hip-hop interludes, it makes up for with fun instrumentals and bang on vocals from Lott. Continue reading »

Band of Skulls Strip Down Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers”

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Feb 072012
 

If you listen to Lykke Li’s music there is probably a couple things you might expect from it. It’s usually got a great tune that will probably make you want to dance, and the instrumentals are pretty unique in their choice and composition. So, listening to an acoustic cover of Lykke Li’s funky indie-alternative tune “I Follow Rivers” is a pretty rare treat. That’s exactly what Band of Skulls’ version is, a treat to Lykke Li and Skulls fans everywhere. Continue reading »

Antony & the Johnsons Turn Jay-Z and Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love” Into an Orchestra Hit

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Jan 312012
 

When you listen to Jay-Z and Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love” it doesn’t exactly scream acoustic orchestra performance, so be prepared to be a little surprised by this one. Last week, experimental band Antony & the Johnsons took the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York, with Symphony Orchestra, and delivered a live performance of the hit, which they’ve covered in the past. Lead singer English singer-songwriter Antony Hegarty sang while a 60-piece orchestra played along with pianos, violins and even some saxophone. While this version doesn’t feature Jay-Z, or a rap interlude of any kind, it doesn’t seem to leave the live audience disappointed. Continue reading »

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