So, we’ve gone through all of our favorite original songs of 2010 already. Now, it’s time to pay attention to the non-originals: the covers we enjoyed most this year. Dagnabbit, cover songs are squirrely; they are very hard to do well. Even we four at Speakers in Code know that, and all we can do is … Read more
I’ve been unapologetic in my love, support and outright fandom of the new-ish Bieber song “What Do You Mean.” And while I’ve been ridiculed over and over and over again, this Chvrches cover somehow justifies my feelings. So, fuck all ya’ll. This song is dope.
Photo courtesy of Merge Records Having just read Ryan Adams: Losering, A Story of Whiskeytown, Raleigh News & Observer music David Menconi’s love letter to and history lesson about Ryan, Whiskeytown, and the Triangle music scene, I could write a thousand words on this cover of “Oh My Sweet Carolina”, one of Ryan’s greatest songs. But … Read more
I wouldn’t call myself a fan of covers – for the most part, I find them self-serving and boring. Much like those complaining rich girls at parties who are constantly checking their phones. But let’s not get off topic. This cover of Daft Punk’s new-ish and catchy-as-fuck jam “Get Lucky” is different though. London’s Daughter take … Read more
Could it be that we already have 2011’s Cover of the Year? A definite possibility if ever one did exist. It will be tough to top James Blake’s cover of “Limit to Your Love,” written and originally recorded by Feist on her 2007 record, The Reminder (check out a live version by Ms. Feist HERE). … Read more