When last we encountered Neo-Magics, an Aussie garage rock revival act supposedly birthed in the mid ’80s but not recording until the present, they were covering Chic’s “Le Freak” in such a strange way we couldn’t ignore it. Well, they’re back with another bizarre ’60s style cover of a dance song. This time they’ve taken on Technotronic‘s “Pump Up the Jam,” the first ever Eurodance hit in the US. Continue reading »
We last checked in with the Levi’s Pioneer Sessions a few weeks ago, but it’s kept on rolling along since. We’ve heard She & Him go ‘30s, the Swell Season go disco, Nas go rap royalty, and the Dirty Projectors go Dylan. Well it’s about time to update that list. Four new artists, four new covers. Video and audio for each below.
Jason Mraz offers the most recent submission. He brings a full gospel choir to “Spirit in the Sky,” chosen apparently for its ability to make a friend dance. As good a reason as any I suppose. Before then Columbian electro-pop band brought some south-of-the-border rhythms in a bilingual cover of “Pump Up the Jam,” which fans of a certain will remember from Space Jam. The Shins go all moody-pop on Squeeze’s “Goodbye Girl” while Colbie Caillat belts out Blondie’s “Maria.”
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