Nme this week

Wolf turns to Lion

So I missed yesterdays 'Cover Sunday' so I thought I'd do it today and I've found a cover I really love.
Wolf Alice covers Katy Perry's pop hit 'Roar' at the legendary Dean St Studios.

I really like this cover because it's basically unrecognizable from the original. 
Lead singer Ellie Rowsell brings her different alternative sound to the track, making it sound more folk rock than top hit 40 pop. Not that Katy Perry's version isn't a guilty pleasure, I prefer this cover!
You can listen to the cover here!

Wolf Alice are on tour at the moment, and i'd recommend to see them! To get tickets and check the date check here.

British post punk goes for a ride

When you thought that no one could ever cover Lana Del Rey and have the same passion and emotions that she has, well the White Lies have come along and done that and produced an amazing cover of her hit 'Ride'.

What i love about this cover is the distinctiveness of the lead singer Harry McVeigh voice and how he managed to keep the Del Rey vibe without losing his unique sound. "First and foremost, 'Ride' has stood out as a thoroughly evocative and accomplished piece of songwriting against a lot less inventive contemporary efforts," says bassist Charles Cave, adding, "It's written using the Lydian mode which, consciously or not, is an unusual harmonic palette to draw on for pop music in 2013! That kind of thing gives us boys a real kick and tickle, so we were drawn to it from the get-go.

I've been a big fan of White Lies for a long time, and their live performances are always on point, and this cover really shows off their talent. I can say with no hesitation that i'll be listening to this cover on repeat.

Cover to cover

The HAIM sisters are on all magazine covers this week including LA Weekly and NME.

Generally so happy that these girls are getting recognised for being so talented, they are amazing and their songs are well made and well played.
Their new album 'Days Are Gone' and you can get it here.