Watch Kelly Clarkson cover ‘Mad World’ by Tears For Fears

Kelly Clarkson has put her own spin on Tears For Fears’ hit ‘Mad World’, as part of The Kelly Clarkson Show. Backed by her band, Y’all, Clarkson covered the track for the ‘Kellyoke’ segment of her show’s March 26 episode. Where the original ‘Mad World’ is a synth-driven affair, Clarkson pares the song’s instrumentation back …

Pillows Opens Up About Industry Hurdles, Female Empowerment and New Music

Just six years ago, electronic musician Pillows was bouncing from couch to couch with nothing but a dream. Today, she’s penning official covers of globally celebrated tracks like Travis Scott‘s “Goosebumps” and TLC‘s “No Scrubs.” It’s a glow-up story in the truest sense, with a pathway that was anything but roses.  Born in Hungary, Pillows cut her …

Listen to Shamir’s new cover of Sharon Van Etten’s ‘Dsharpg’

Shamir has covered Sharon Van Etten‘s ‘Dsharpg’ – listen to the new version below. The tack will appear on ‘Epic Ten’, a special 10th anniversary edition of Van Etten’s second album ‘Epic’. The record has previously been previewed by cover of ‘A Crime’ by Big Red Machine (Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon and The National‘s Aaron …

Listen to Chloe x Halle’s new cover of Ray Charles’ ‘Georgia on My Mind’

Chloe x Halle have shared a new Ray Charles cover – listen to their version of ‘Georgia on My Mind’ below. The cover version was recorded for an ESPN commercial ahead of the Masters golf tournament, which is set to be held in Augusta, Georgia next month (April 5-11). In a statement discussing the new …

The Knocks and Foster The People cover The Verve’s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’

The Knocks and Foster The People have shared a new covers EP of huge ’90s hits including The Verve‘s ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’. The ‘Melody & Silence’ EP also sees the bands take on tracks by Beck, and Moby and Gwen Stefani – listen to it below. Production duo The Knocks and Foster The People’s Mark …

Listen to Lucinda Williams’ cover of Sharon Van Etten’s ‘Save Yourself’

Lucinda Williams has shared a cover of Sharon Van Etten‘s ‘Save Yourself’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Sharon Van Etten interview: “I don’t think I’d be a good wrestler, but I really love Glow” The country-rock artist’s rendition of the song will appear on ‘Epic Ten’, a special 10th anniversary edition of …

Listen to Future Islands cover Tina Turner’s ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)’

Future Islands have shared a cover of Tina Turner’s track ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)’, originally recorded for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Staying true to form, Future Islands have taken Turner’s pop-rock original and thrown in some synths to create an ’80s-style synthpop rendition. The cover was recorded for US broadcaster SiriusXM. Listen to …

Listen to Spoon cover Tom Petty’s ‘Breakdown’ and ‘A Face In The Crowd’

Spoon have shared covers of two Tom Petty classics on digital streaming platforms for the first time. The Austin band initially covered the 1976 song ‘Breakdown’ for the late rock star’s 70th Birthday Bash concert last year. The original track was the first single to be taken from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ self-titled debut …

Brittany Howard shares cover of ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher’

Brittany Howard has released a cover of Jackie Wilson’s ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher’. Howard’s cover remains fairly loyal to Wilson’s original version, which was released in the late ’60s. The new cover was recorded exclusively for Amazon Music and is only available through the streaming service. Listen to the cover below: …

Listen to Saxon’s roaring cover of The Beatles’ ‘Paperback Writer’

Saxon have shared a roaring cover of The Beatles‘ ‘Paperback Writer’ – listen to it below. The British heavy metal legends are gearing up to release a covers album called ‘Inspirations’, due out on March 19 via Silver Lining Music. Recorded at Brockfield Hall, near York, the album will hear Saxon cover songs by Jimi …