Legendary rock band, Fall Out Boy have treated fans to a modernized take on the Billy Joel classic, “We Didn’t Start The Fire” today. The original was a smash hit in 1989, spitting out a rapid-fire mixture of historical references to the boomer era. It was a lengthy montage of all relevant things, good and bad. Everything from pop culture to political references were strewn throughout the verses and broken up with an explosive chorus. It’s been nearly 35 years since Billy Joel’s version. Fall Out Boy deemed it necessary to give the track an up-to-date resurrection in true millennial… Read more »
The Regrettes have unveiled their intoxicating cover of Robyn‘s hit song “Dancing On My Own.” While the group has not directly stated that the cover was recorded and filmed for Pride Month, Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” has become a queer anthem since its release in 2010. At the forefront of The Regrettes‘ rendition is lead singer Lydia Night, whose vocals bring a raw and gritty edge to the performance. Her powerful delivery resonates with an authenticity that perfectly captures the longing and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics of “Dancing On My Own.” Night’s voice effortlessly conveys the emotions behind… Read more »
In anticipation of their highly anticipated fall co-headlining tour, Black Veil Brides and former HIM frontman Ville Valo (VV) have unveiled their epic, collaborative cover of Sisters Of Mercy’s “Temple Of Love.” The collaboration captures the essence of the original while infusing it with fresh energy that only Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack and VV could bring to the table. The haunting melodies and atmospheric instrumentals create a mesmerizing backdrop for Biersack and Valo‘s distinctive, dark vocals and the dynamic presence of Black Veil Brides. Their combined efforts bring a unique interpretation to the song, adding a modern twist while… Read more »
Just last week Black Veil Brides (BVB) and Ville Vallo (VV) announced a lengthy co-headlining tour igniting across North America this fall. The tour will kick off on September 10th in Louisville, KY, and hit 31 cities throughout the US and Canada before concluding in Riverside, CA on October 20th. Today they shared a teaser announcing a collaborative cover track of “Temple Of Love” originally by Sisters Of Mercy. Black Veil Brides posted a pre-save link for the new song this morning. Check it out: Read More: corook Announces “serious person” Tour Black Veil Bride’s frontman Andy Biersack spoke about teaming… Read more »
CLIFFDIVER are back with an explosive cover of X-Ray Spex classic tune “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” via SideOneDummy Records. The band teamed up with Descendents‘ very own Stephen Egerton to bring fans a new rendition of this iconic song. CLIFFDIVER certainly do the original justice, exerting the same high-energy approach to the track. It is fast, aggressive, and over-the-top in the best way. Lead singer Briana Wright shares on the cover: “I’ve had the dream of reinventing the song for so long…. and not only is it happening, but we did it alongside another musical hero of ours???? It’s the… Read more »
Few songs in the modern alt canon are as instantly recognizable—or as frequently reimagined—as “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” by Panic! At The Disco. With its cabaret flair, Brendon Urie’s theatrical vocals, and that unforgettable “closing the goddamn door” hook, the track has inspired countless reinterpretations across genres. Don’t close the god damn door… on missing When We Were Young 2025! Enter to win FREE tickets to the sold-out Saturday show from idobi Radio. Download the always-free idobi app to enter—and score bonus entries by posting your best “closing the god damn door” video. Tag a friend and @idobiRadio, follow… Read more »
In a surprising move during the trio’s Detroit, MI performance last night (May 9), blink-182 played a snippet of Taylor Swift‘s 6x platinum song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” following a performance of their own hit single, “Dammit.” The unexpected mashup is quite a tongue-in-cheek moment for the group considering guitarist Tom DeLonge’s return to the band in 2022 following his initial departure in 2015. The band’s playful rendition of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” showed off their willingness to poke fun at the whole situation. While vocalist Mark Hoppus takes the lead on belting out,… Read more »
Get up, get out! Could we be getting a blast from the past with a cover of “Take Me Away” pulled from the Blockbuster hit film ‘Freaky Friday?’ It seems this could be possible as Meet Me @ The Altar has launched an extended video on their Instagram Reels of the group in the studio covering “Take Me Away.” The short clip shows the band members, Edith Johnson, Téa Campbell, and Ada Juarez, jamming to the song with the caption, “Y’all have been asking for this one!” The trio has performed the track on tour in the past to an… Read more »
Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »
Last week, Cameron Hurley—who found fame with We Are The In Crowd in 2009 and became a staple on Warped Tour—released the first three installments to his complete cover album of blink-182’s 1997 album Dude Ranch. Under the recording name new.wav, Hurley first issued “Pathetic,” “Voyour,” and “Dammit” covers, which exude the same high energy performance level as blink-182’s 2000 live album, The Mark, Tom, and Travis Show. To date, Hurley has released two of the five installments that will eventually make up a full cover album of blink-182’s Dude Ranch. The 1997 album, which includes tracks such as “Dammit”… Read more »
