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Florence + the Machine covers Drake’s "Take Care"

I was in on Florence + the Machine pretty early. I downloaded their “Lungs” album from iTunes mid-2009. I liked it, but I buy a lot of music and it got lost in the shuffle (literally). I didn’t think about them again until I heard “Dog Days Are Over” playing at a bar. That album went on to be a worldwide success and put them on the map.

I was searching YouTube for new cover songs to showcase during our ‘Cover Song Month‘ and I ran across Florence + the Machine’s cover of Drake’s “Take Care”. I am not a big Drake fan, but Florence and the crew made the song their own. I didn’t even recognize the track when they first started playing.

The video of Florence + the Machine’s live performance of “Take Care” is after the jump…

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Mumford & Sons covers The National’s "England"

There are only a few more songs left in ‘Cover Song Month‘ and I wanted to post a song that relates to two of my favorite bands…Mumford & Sons and The National.

“England” is off of The National’s last album “High Violet”. The entire album is great and you can find nearly every song covered all over YouTube. Mumford & Sons did a great job with it and really made it their own.

I expect both of these bands to release something later this year.

The YouTube video of “England” is after the jump…

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Usher covers Foster The People’s "Pumped Up Kicks"

We are approaching the last leg of ‘Cover Song Month‘. Usher must have known that we were doing this because he came out and performed a cover of Foster The People’s “Pumped Up Kicks” on Radio 1 in England.

It’s an interesting choice by Usher, but I like it. The video of the live performance is after the jump…

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Katy Perry covers Jay-Z & Kanye West’s "Ni**as In Paris"

I am very hard to surprise, but when I was searching for today’s addition to ‘Cover Song Month‘, I found something disturbing/intriguing…Katy Perry covering a song from “Watch The Throne”.

I guess the most surprising thing wasn’t the fact that her cover of Jay-Z & Kanye West was decent, but the fact that she would even attempt the track.

The video of her live performance is after the jump…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcmvwWRqOn4

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Regina Spektor covers Radiohead’s "No Surprises"

It’s probably not very manly to like Regina Spektor, but I’ve been a fan since she collaborated with Ben Folds on a track. Her new album is called “What We Saw From The Cheap Seats” and it’s a good one.

Here’s a video of her cover of Radiohead’s “No Surprises” that she performed on Triple J.

The ‘Cover Song Month‘ video of the day is after the jump…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05OpUIN5qcc

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Bad Rabbits covers The Smashing Pumpkins’ "1979"

I have been aware of Bad Rabbits since I researched bands that would be appearing at SXSW Festival this year. I was very impressed with their track “Neverland” and knew that I would like more of their music. I ran across their cover of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” while I was finding songs to feature during ‘Cover Song Month’.

The Pumpkins’ “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” double-album was in my CD player for most of my middle school and high school years. I would credit that album along with Live’s “Throwing Copper” and Weezer’s “Blue Album” as inspiring me to start a music journalism career at an early age.

I think you’ll enjoy Bad Rabbits’ cover of “1979”…the video of their live recording is after the jump..

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Weekly Crush: 10 Videos of Kate Upton + Photo Gallery

It’s Father’s Day weekend and it seems appropriate to give our dad readers a treat. After you open your gifts (probably ties and golf balls), relax and watch some Kate Upton videos.

The Sports Illustrated cover model has appeared in movies “Tower Heist” and “The Three Stooges” and even made a small cameo in an episode of “Saturday Night Live” last season. I assume that she will soon host an episode herself.

Upton is the current ‘it’ girl in modeling. She has been connected to New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander, and she will probably be connected to a few more before she settles down.

Here are 10 of the best YouTube videos of Kate Upton… Continue reading →

Julia Stone covers The National’s "Bloodbuzz Ohio"

Julia Stone + The National…this a no-brainer inclusion in our ‘Cover Song Month‘.

It turns out that The National’s keyboardist produced this track on her new album “By The Horns” I’m not familiar with Julia Stone’s solo work, but I’m a fan of her work with her brother Angus.

The National’s past few albums have been amazing and seem to be getting better with each release. I have yet to see them live, but have caught a few concerts streaming online. I am looking forward to their next album.

Here is the video for Julia Stone’s cover of The National’s “Bloodbuzz Ohio”…after the jump.

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Ingrid Michaelson covers Gotye’s "Somebody That I Used to Know"

“Somebody That I Used to Know” was the ‘it’ song to cover for a few months. If it wasn’t for Carley Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” to come along, it would still be covered incessantly. I have heard a lot of bad attempts, but then I watched/listened to Ingrid Michaelson’s version in which she plays all of the instruments and sings all of the vocals.

I wasn’t a big fan of Michaelson’s until a girl opened my ears to her music. She’s a talented songwriter and performs honest songs. I would even recommend picking up her latest album “Human Again“. This is a huge endorsement since I haven’t had too many female singer/songwriters that have impressed me.

Here is the 14th video I have posted during our ‘Cover Song Month”

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Reel Big Fish covers Aha’s "Take On Me"

Ska music was an early musical influence in my life. I played the trombone for eight years and had aspirations of starting a ska band at one time. Back at the beginning of my music journalism career, I had the opportunity to interview Reel Big Fish. I didn’t have an issue of being starstruck when meeting a band up to that point, but because “Turn the Radio Off” was one of my first CDs I ever purchased, it happened.

I booked an interview with the band at a Warped Tour stop and it was over 100 degrees in Chicago that day. They wanted to go inside their tour bus to do the interview. It was one of the first times I went on a band’s tour bus, but certainly not the last (I’m sure I will write a future post about some of my concert adventures with bands).

Aha’s “Take On Me” was one of the first music videos I remember watching on MTV. They are one of the first one-hit wonders people think of when hearing that term. When I heard Reel Big Fish cover the song for the first time, I saw Heaven. The cover has been released for over 15 years and I’m sure you have heard it before, but I had to post this song during ‘Cover Song Month‘.

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Go Radio covers Adele’s "Rolling In The Deep"

If you search ‘Rolling In The Deep cover’ on YouTube you get 34,300 results. Go Radio’s cover of the Adele song was one of the most original results. I really enjoyed John Legend’s rendition, probably one of the best, but it was a bit mellow.

Go Radio is fronted by Mayday Parade‘s former vocalist Jason Lancaster. His voice is unique and reminds of Alkaline Trio‘s Dan Andriano. This track was on ‘Punk Goes Pop Vol. 4’, a series that has punk bands cover everything from 80’s music to the latest pop tracks.

‘Cover Song Month‘ is turning into one of my favorite ideas. Watch the video after the jump…

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Deftones covers Sadé’s "Ordinary Love"

We are in the second week of ‘Cover Song Month‘

I have spent the first 10 days posting some of my all-time favorite cover songs. I went on an expedition in search of some forgotten favorites. I rediscovered Deftones’ cover of Sadé’s “Ordinary Love”.

I have been a fan of Deftones since I met Chino back in 2003. He was such a nice guy and the experience made me a fan forever.

Here’s the video of their cover of “Ordinary Love”, after the jump…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1hwitltOQ4

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