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D’Angelo – “Black Hole Sun” (Soundgarden Cover)

by Stuart on January 4, 2012 |

The only thing more obscure than a brand new D’Angelo track is a “Black Hole Sun” cover by D’Angelo. The more than influential neo-soul artist has been absolutely silent since his 2000 classic Voodoo. No interviews were given, no new music was released, and no live performances were made. So ya, new material from this [...]

Destroyer – “Leave Me Alone” (New Order Cover)

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by Stuart on January 2, 2012 |

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Destroyer:

New Order:

New Order reunions are big news, so to celebrate, UK magazine MOJO decided to put together a tribute to the groundbreaking New Wave band’s most triumphant release Power, Corruption & Lies. Bassist Peter Hook, whose signature style was not only the backbone of this popular British outfit but also Joy Division, will not be joining [...]

Oh Land – “Bloodbuzz Ohio” (The National Cover)

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by Kenny on October 20, 2011 |

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Oh Land - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (The National Cover)
The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio"

As you get older, going back to the place you grew up starts to become a contradiction. It’s still the safest of safe havens but it’s also this remote place that feels separate from everything else; a place much smaller than all the things your life now contains, that almost seems to have existed solely [...]

James Vincent McMorrow – “Higher Love” (Winwood Cover)/ “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak Cover)

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by Bear on September 23, 2011 |

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James Vincet McMorrow- "Higher Love"
James Vincent McMorrow- "Wicked Game"

James Vincent McMorrow has the incredible ability to many any room you’re in feel small. Or, maybe not so much small as alone due to the state of introspection his voice inevitably leads one to. In any line he delivers there are equal amounts of solace and sadness, of weight and frailty. Even when revisiting [...]

Mr. Little Jeans – “The Suburbs” (Arcade Fire Cover)

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by Stuart on August 16, 2011 |

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“The Suburbs,” Arcade Fire’s title track to their Grammy winning 2010 album, keeps calm from start to finish. At times, it does seem like it might be bordering an emotional breakdown, but the strings, keys, and Win Butler’s reassuring voice keeps everything at ease. The song’s matches the tranquil, secure atmosphere suburban life is supposed [...]

Sonnymoon – “Yes” (Beyonce Cove) & “Houstatlantavegas” (Drake Cover)

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by Jimmy on August 3, 2011 |

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Damn, where to begin with this… Sonnymoon, a Boston-based duo consisting of Anna Wise (vocals) and Dane Orr (production), first popped onto my radar a little over a year ago when I was directed to their debut EP, Golden Age. On this wonderful debut, the two displayed the ability to combine sultry, jazz infused vocal [...]

Futurebirds | Washed Out | Widowspeak | How I Quit Crack – “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak Cover)

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by Bear on July 26, 2011 |

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The 1989 classic “Wicked Game” by the tall, dark, and handsome Chris Isaak is one of those songs that fits wonderfully on two polar spectrums – with and sans lover. And sure, having a such a brooding and sexy video to accompany it doesn’t hurt the cause. After it’s initial release, the song made a [...]

The Index – “You Keep Me” (The Supremes Cover)

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by Juan on June 16, 2011 |

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The Index - "You Keep Me"
The Supremes - "You Keep Me Hangin' On"

It is quite ironic that our feature is named Uncovered, as The Index are a band that have remained in relative obscurity since the late sixties. Disbanded after high school, the couple hundred pressings of The Index’s albums were distributed only to friends and family. Like John Cusack in Grosse Point Blank, today we to [...]

Cat Power – “I Found A Reason” (The Velvet Underground Cover)

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by Bear on June 7, 2011 |

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Cat Power - "I Found A Reason" (The Velvet Underground Cover)

For a band that defined the sound of the grimy New York street corner, The Velvet Underground’s “I Found A Reason” is about as warming and as selfless of a love song that you can write. Ah, but give Chan Marshall a.k.a. Cat Power a good stab at it, and she’ll make you feel about [...]

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