The Best Cover Songs of April 2024

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Apr 302024
 
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The Dirty Nil — Total Eclipse of the Heart (Bonnie Tyler cover)

I’m honestly surprised there weren’t more “Total Eclipse” covers during this month’s total eclipse. Perhaps because our total eclipse was of the sun, rather than the heart. Or, more likely, because this song is hard as hell to sing. Best of the bunch came this garage-rocking version from Ontario trio The Dirty Nil. Gritty and raw, and singer Luke Bentham sells the hell out of it. Continue reading »

Hear a Cool New Tears For Fears Cover by – of All People – Hoobastank

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May 302018
 
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If you’re not deeply familiar with the full catalog of the unfortunately-named Hoobastank (it hurts just to type it), you would not be in the minority. Six years removed from their last album, and many more from the early-2000s hits, the band is mostly known for their bombastic, over-the-top, head-banging, nondescript rawk. In other words, there was never any real reason to devote any ear time towards checking these guys out. Until now, that is. Continue reading »