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Darwin Deez Shows His “Scar Tissue” on Triple J

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Oct 192010

Darwin Deez, the man and the band, started making waves in the UK in late 2009 and embarked on a world tour this year. During an interview on Australia’s Triple J radio, Deez described his music as “alternative, homemade indie pop.” He then launched into a bit praising the perks of his first tour, many of which are a little too spicy for a family publication like Cover Me (so listen here).

The group originally planned to cover “Stronger” by Kanye West, but scrapped it (a bummer, since it’s always interesting to see how artists interpret Mr. West’s songs). Deez offered no reason for the change, choosing “Scar Tissue” as the replacement simply because he’s “in a Red Hot Chili Peppers phase.” The band’s cover was faithful to the original other than a lyrical change to reference the Anthony Kiedis-Dave Navarro kiss in the Peppers’ “Warped” video. Continue reading »

Watch Wisp’s Spellbinding Cover of Green Day’s “Last Night on Earth”

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Feb 182026

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 »

Nessa Barrett Covers Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”

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Jan 282026

Nessa Barrett delivered a beautiful cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” during her recent appearance on Triple J’s “Like a Version,” stripping the country classic down to its emotional core. Paired only with an acoustic guitar, Barrett’s husky and sweet vocals are the star of the performance. The self-proclaimed Dolly fan said the decision to cover “Jolene” was in part because it is one of her favorite Parton tracks. Continue reading »

Watch Dominic Fike’s Unexpected Cover of the South Park Theme for ‘Like a Version’

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Jan 262026

Dominic Fike has won the title of shortest-ever cover on Triple J’s ‘Like a Version.’ The song in question is Primus’ theme song to South Park and lasted a whopping 26 seconds. The cover remained true to the original, with Fike even putting on a voice for the character of Kenny’s lines in the third verse of the song. The Florida-born singer-songwriter told Triple J he always admired the adventurous aspect of South Park. “It feels optimistic when the episode starts,” Fike said. “And it’s funny throughout, which is how I prefer life, and then it ends abruptly, and Primus starts.” Continue reading »

Thornhill’s “Paparazzi” Cover Turns Pop Fame into a Heavy Metal Fever Dream

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Aug 112025

Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” is a pop classic, equal parts glamour and gloom, and a sharp commentary on the obsession and isolation that come with fame. Released in 2009, the track quickly became a cultural touchstone, blending theatrical vocals with glossy synth-pop production. When Australian post-hardcore band Thornhill took it on for Triple J’s Like A Version series, the pairing was as unexpected as it was electrifying. Continue reading »

Ball Park Music Makes Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek” Go Heartland-Indie

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Apr 142025

Ball Park Music, an independent rock band, recently took to the Like a Version stage with one of Imogen Heap’s most famous tunes: “Hide and Seek.” The group has performed for the radio station Triple J many times and it’s no wonder. To quote Triple J, “The way this cover unfolded is truly gorgeous, and proves why we just keep asking Ball Park Music to come back to the Like A Version studio again and again.”

“I’ve cherished this song most of my life now,” the band’s Sam Cromack said. “Even though it presents as this really mysterious song, it actually pretty much just has four simple chords underneath it.”

The beginning of this rendition bears little similarity to the original acapella indie-folktronica hit. However, the solo guitar seamlessly fills the space the vocoder had once filled, giving it more of a melancholic indie-rock feeling. As we reach the second verse, the band adds vocal harmonies, a heartbeat-like beat, gentle keys, and bass. At this point, it blossoms into full-on, enriched heartland indie. In the hands of Ball Park Music, we have a lush ballad which ebbs and flows.