Cover Me
We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Nothing's fine, we're talking about Ednaswap's "Torn." Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us discuss what concerts we're looking forward to attending in a post-vaccinated world.
Covers by: Lis Sørensen, Trine Rein, Natalie Imbruglia, Marco de Farao ft. Rosetta Bove, Campsite Dream, Hanna Ferm, Annett Louisan
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Join your favourite lonely boys this week as we discuss "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys. Stick around for the bonus segment and see if you can guess which honorific name belongs to which musician!
Covers by: Big Sam's Funky Nation, Garou, Iggy Pop, Assembly Required, Jason Owen, Taggy Matcher and Birdy Nixon, Flo's Jazz Casion ft. Clemens Ebenbichler, Sinfonico Honolulu
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
This week's episode is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves lonesome on the trail. We talk all about Thin Lizzy's signature song "Cowboy Song." In our bonus segment, we discuss the best tracks from the Donkey Kong Country series.
Covers by: Jingo De Lunch, Material Issue, Golden Smog, Anthrax, Steve Grimmett, Nitzinger
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Here we go again talking about songs from the 80s. Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" is the song of the week and there sure are some covers of it! Stick around for the bonus segment to hear our dissection of Katy Perry's new Pokemon 25 single "Electric."
Covers by: Mandaryna, Dań Maxwell & His Band, Audra Mae, The Old Ceremony, Dinah Eastwood, Metalachi
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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Find out what all the commotion is about in Kings of Leon's international hit "Sex on Fire" this week on Cover Me. Stick around for the brand new bonus segment: "Band of Kings: Brothers of Leon."
Covers by: Julian Velard, The Bon Bon Club, Tina Cousins ft. Karl Twigg, Mark Topham, The Bikini Beach Band, Paul Stone, Meg Birch, OVERSTREET, Scary Pockets ft. Arlissa, Sevenn
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Special guest and musician Ruby Swan (@rubyswanofficial on Instagram) comes out of her cage to talk "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers with us. Alex and Ruby struggle to name the most popular songs of 2004 in a brand new bonus segment!
Covers by: Paul Anka, PlayRadioPlay!, Amy Macdonald, ELEW, Mika Urbaniek and Victor Davies ft. Maria Sadowska, Doń Diablo, Skatune Network
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Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
We are joined once more by Stephen Reynolds (@stevvothetevo on Instagram) to shoot the breeze about Foster The People's sleeper hit "Pumped Up Kicks." In our bonus segment, Stephen tells you what the theme of this summer is going to be and it's not white boy summer!
Covers by: Oak and Gorski, The Kooks, Michael Wood Band, Usher, Danna Richards, Chilled Aqua, 3TEETH
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
The brains we have are going straight to your head this week and don't ask me what that means! We talk about Oasis' anthemic hit, "Don't Look Back in Anger" this week. Stick around for our bonus segment to discover our deepest thoughts on novelty bands.
Covers by: The Wurzels, Style Project, Portugal. The Man, Al-Pha-X ft. Sebastien Flynn-Goze, Yours Truly
Spotify playlist here
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Wait! Those podcasts don't love you like we love you! We talk about "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs this week. In our bonus segment, we talk about the artists that got us into hip hop.
Covers by: Duke Special, The New Standards, Keaton Henson, The Frey, Anderson .Paak, Freya Ridings, Camp Cope, 8-Bit Arcade
Playlist here
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Sorry in advance for the audio quality on this episode!
We talk about Lorde's breakout hit "Royals" this week. In the bonus segment, we discuss what nation we would like to rule over for a day. Also Prince Phillip died recently so I guess this is relevant? Hooray!
Covers by: Bruce Springsteen, PelleK, Natty Bong, Richard Cheese, Obadiah Parker, Otep, Badi Assad
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