The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio’s website says that they specialize in “the lost art of… Read the postWeek 704: “Can I Change My Mind” by Tyrone Davis (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio cover)
There’s a series of photos of Kurt Cobain taken at the 1993 VMAs that are… Read the postWeek 690: “All Apologies” by Nirvana (Sinéad O’Connor cover)
Unpopular opinion alert: Talking Heads are one of those bands that I’m supposed to like… Read the postWeek 687: “This Must Be the Place” by Talking Heads (Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell cover)
How clearly do you remember your childhood room? Since my childhood was spent entirely at… Read the postWeek 684: “In My Room” by The Beach Boys (Jacob Collier cover)
We’ve arrived at this blog’s 666th week. This got me thinking: of all the numbers,… Read the postWeek 666: “Friend of the Devil” by The Grateful Dead (Mumford & Sons cover)
Christian Sands’ 2020 record Be Water takes its title (and its central theme) from an… Read the postWeek 662: “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith (Christian Sands cover)
We’ve featured plenty of soundtracks on this blog over the years, and a healthy amount… Read the postWeek 610: “Mystery of Love” by Sufjan Stevens (Thibault Cauvin cover)
If you were under the impression that manufactured pop groups were an invention of the… Read the postWeek 598: “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” by bob Dylan (Peter, Paul, and Mary cover)
One of the best things about having an older sibling is that they can (if… Read the postWeek 591: “Alberto Balsalm” by Aphex Twin (Taylor Haskins cover)
Are there any musical acts who are generally considered geniuses but, try as you might,… Read the postWeek 563: “You Still Believe in Me” by The Beach Boys (M. Ward cover)
I’ve always felt a connection to the city of Chicago. It’s probably because I’ve lived… Read the postWeek 538: “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens (The Staves cover)
The original version of this song, in the context of Black Sabbath’s catalogue of guitar-driven… Read the postWeek 537: “Changes” by Black Sabbath (Charles Bradley cover)
Our journey through International Cover Song Month continues with a song that is one of… Read the postWeek 536: “Help” by The Beatles (The Carpenters cover)
Did you know that August is International Cover Song Month? You didn’t? Well, that’s because… Read the postWeek 534: “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden (Norah Jones cover)
Hello. I’m a white male whose life has been cushioned by virtually every privilege you… Read the postWeek 526: “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers (Jose James cover)
Given that today is Canadian Thanksgiving, I’m going to be thankful for Neil Young. He… Read the postWeek 492: “Harvest Moon” by Neil Young (SYML cover)
When “Cotton Eye Joe” was released in 1994 by Rednex, a Swedish techno-country crossover act… Read the postWeek 487: “Cotton Eyed Joe” by Terry Callier
Summing up Bach’s legacy and influence on following generations of composers, Mozart once said, “Bach… Read the postWeek 474: “Solfeggio in C Minor” by CPE Bach (Eugen Cicero cover)
With all due respect to Classics IV, their 1968 hit “Stormy” is a terrible song.… Read the postWeek 467: “Stormy” by Classics IV (The Meters Cover)
For a musician, it must be a mixed blessing to get a gig as a… Read the postWeek 453: “Chopinesque” by Jon Batiste