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TRACK REVIEW: SHEA ROSE – “D​.​T​.​M​.​A. (B-52’S COVER)”

Written by Chala Tshitundu Posted February 4, 2017 Filed Under: MUSIC, Reviews

It takes exceptional artistry to turn an '80s groove track into an R&B social justice anthem. Luckily for us, we have Shea Rose.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Reviews Tagged With: '80s, 2017, B-52s, Boston, Cover, Cover song, Dig, DigBoston, Dirty Dancing, local music, Music, R&B, Reviews, shea rose, social justice, soul, track review

MODERN LOVE: THE BELOVED CHARM AND BOWIE COVERS OF BRAZILIAN MUSICIAN SEU JORGE

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted February 12, 2016 Filed Under: MUSIC, Notes from the Scene

Remember The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou? Say hello to Seu Jorge, the secret weapon of that film and the overt musical star of Brazil.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Notes from the Scene Tagged With: 2016, Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Brazil, City of God, Cover song, david bowie, Dig, DigBoston, Farofa Carioca, Music, Notes From the Scene, portuguese, Seu Jorge

RUN FOR COVER: BOB DYLAN VS. THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH: “I WANT YOU”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted May 8, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

Swedish singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth turns Dylan's rich love song into a speedy banjo howl.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 1960s, 2009, 2015, Banjo, Blonde on Blonde, Bob Dylan, Boston, Cover, Cover song, Dark Bird Is Home, Daytrotter, Dig, DigBoston, Folk, I Want You, Indie Rock, Nina Corcoran, Run for Cover, Shallow Grave, singer songwriter, Sweden, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wild Hunt

RUN FOR COVER: THE ZOMBIES VS. DINOSAUR JR.: “WHENEVER YOU’RE READY”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted April 24, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

This is what the '60s could have sounded like if The Zombies tripled up on the guitar amps.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 1960s, alt-rock, amherst, Boston, Britain, British, Classic Rock, Column, Columnist, Cover song, Dig, DigBoston, Dinosaur Jr. 1990s, English, Farm, grunge, J Mascis, Music, Nina Corcoran, rock, Run for Cover, The Zombies, Whenever You're Ready

RUN FOR COVER: SILVER JEWS VS. THE MOUNTAIN GOATS: “PET POLITICS”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted April 17, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

It's Friday, so it's time for our weekly cover track vs cover track mashup featuring Silver Jews vs The Mountain Goats.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 2005, Acoustic, Column, Cover song, Indie Rock, Music, Nina Corcoran, Pet Politics, Run for Cover, Silver Jews, The Mountain Goats, The Natural Bridge

RUN FOR COVER: FUGAZI VS. RUBBLEBUCKET: “WAITING ROOM”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted April 3, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 13 Songs, 1980s, 1989, 2015, Boston, Column, Columnist, Cover, Cover song, Dance, Dig, Fugazi, Hardcore, Indie Rock, Music, Nina Corcoran, Post-Hardcore, Rubblebucket, Run for Cover, UVM, Vermont, Waiting Room, Washington DC

RUN FOR COVER: ALVVAYS VS. BEN GIBBARD: “ARCHIE, MARRY ME”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted March 27, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

There's something about sunny '60s pop that never gets old.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 1997, 2012, 2015, Alvvays, Archie Marry Me, Ben Gibbard, Boston, Chris Walla, Column, Columnist, Cover, Cover song, Death Cab For Cutie, Dig, DigBoston, Kintsugi, Music, Nina Corcoran, Oregon, Run for Cover, Seattle, Zooey Deschanel

RUN FOR COVER: JIMI HENDRIX VS. CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG: “HEY JOE”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted March 13, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version. In this case, Charlotte Gainsbourg makes magic out of Jimi Hendrix's classic rock staple.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 1966, 1986, Boston, Charlotte for Ever, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Classic Rock, Column, Cover, Cover 2014, Cover song, Dig, DigBoston, Hey Joe, Jimi Hendrix, Lars Von Trier, Nina Corcoran, Nymphomaniac, rock, Run for Cover, Serge Gainsbourg, Soundtrack

RUN FOR COVER: DIANE CLUCK VS. DM STITH: “EASY TO BE AROUND”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted February 27, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

The most casual, out-of-touch listener can find comfort in the soft tones and easy strumming that make folk the most accessible backdrop music.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 2000, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, Boneset, Boston, Chamber, chamber pop, Column, Columnist, Cover song, Dark, Diane Cluck, Dig, DigBoston, DM Stith, Easy to Be Around, Folk, Freak-Folk, Grizzly Bear, Heavy Ghost, Heavy Ghost Appendices, Jeffrey Lewis, Kimya Dawson, Music, My Brightest Diamond, New York City, Nina Corcoran, Oh Vanille, Regina Spektor, Run for Cover, singer songwriter, Sufjan Stevens

RUN FOR COVER: VAMPIRE WEEKEND VS. MUMFORD & SONS: “COUSINS”

Written by NINA CORCORAN Posted February 13, 2015 Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover

Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version. Prepare for a major bending of rules as we hear musicians throw around genres, tempos, style, and intent. Whether they’re picking up another’s song out of respect or boredom, the results have impressed us.

Filed Under: MUSIC, Run For Cover Tagged With: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, Afro-Rhythms, Banjo, Boston, British, Columbia University, Column, Columnist, Contra, Cousins, Cover song, Covers, Dig, DigBoston, Ezra Koenig, Folk, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, London, Modern Vampires of the City, Music, Nina Corcoran, Paul Simon, rock, Run for Cover, Saturday Night Live, Sigh No More, SNL, Vampire Weekend, West London

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