It's Friday, so it's time for our weekly cover track vs cover track mashup featuring Silver Jews vs The Mountain Goats.
Nina Corcoran
SOLE TRAIN: CONVERSE ANNOUNCES FREE FIVE-NIGHT TAKEOVER AT THE SINCLAIR
Because the names are so huge, let's re-state that this is 100% free.
BARGAIN BANDS: MAYFAIR LINEUP IS TOO GOOD TO BE FREE (BUT IT IS)
"We’re excited to showcase a variety of some of the best music in the city at this celebrated event that ushers in the fair weather season.”
RUN FOR COVER: FUGAZI VS. RUBBLEBUCKET: “WAITING ROOM”
Run For Cover is a weekly music column comparing cover songs to the original version.
RUN FOR COVER: ALVVAYS VS. BEN GIBBARD: “ARCHIE, MARRY ME”
There's something about sunny '60s pop that never gets old.
DECLARING PEACE ON WAR: PEACE WITH AN ELECTRONIC TWIST ON NEW BELLE AND SEBASTIAN EFFORT
On their new album, Belle and Sebastian have gone electronic.
RUN FOR COVER: SLAYER VS. SEAN BONNETTE OF ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD: “SOUTH OF HEAVEN”
Let's get one thing straight about Slayer: as easy as they are to make fun of, they're an important band.
RUN FOR COVER: JIMI HENDRIX VS. CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG: “HEY JOE”
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.
RUN FOR COVER: DIANE CLUCK VS. DM STITH: “EASY TO BE AROUND”
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.
‘RILLEX-N-EFFECT: HUNDRED WATERS TURN EDM INTO AN OASIS
Live, their shows elevate the music to impossible proportions.