Our second 70th birthday tribute to a musical legend this month! Tonight, the music of Carole King. Covers of the songs she released on Tapestry, as well as some great covers of hit songs she wrote for other musicians. (57 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist [...]
Several years ago, I launched a premium offering for Coverville, called Coverville Citizenship . I had been getting donations to the show (which then was a primary source of income for Coverville), and wanted to figure out a way to "give back" to listeners who helped support the show. Now, three years later, Coverville Citizenship is still going strong, and hundreds of listeners have completed their virtual passport and become citizens of the fictional town known as Coverville. Haven't joined yet, and wondering what all the hubbub is about? Here's what you get as a [...]
A hodgepodge of excellent covers by independent artists, featuring new renditions of tunes by Rihanna, Jimmy Eat World, Van Halen and more! (55 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Free Candy Unicorn Horn with $60+ purchase! Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
A musical 70th birthday card to a singer/songwriter who's put out so much incredible music, during his time with the Hollies, his time with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and in his solo career. Tonight, the music of Graham Nash on Coverville! (60 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album [...]
As we approach the anniversary of the crash that took the lives of The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly, let's honor their music ( again ) with a podcast of covers of their songs! (46 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
Live from Austin! An all-request show, capped off with some trivia! (67 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More 1 Just What I Needed Insyderz [...]
Thanks to Jean-Francois and crAsh for letting me know about this. This is likely the greatest thing you'll see today:
A tribute to a legendary singer, who we lost this last weekend. Covers of, and by the great Etta James on tonight's Coverville. (54 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
Featuring music you didn't hear in the following Coverville episodes, and set aside for your Coverville Citizen listening pleasure: Coverville 712: The Devo Cover Story Coverville 716: The Nick Cave Cover Story This episode of Coverville Bonus Tracks features: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
Just heard the sad news that Etta James passed away today at the age of 73. Look for an official Cover Story next week, but in the meantime, in honor of this legendary "At Last" voice, I present a song from The Dreamer , an album she released last year:
A post-birthday tribute to an amazing singer & songwriter who expertly melded that line between rock and country. If this show doesn't get your toe tapping, you'd better check your pulse. (54 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
Todays covertube has an acapella treat for you. The Viva Vox choir performed a Prodigy Mix. This performance is from 2011 and the conductor is Jasmina Lorin.
A post-birthday tribute to an amazing singer & songwriter who expertly melded that line between rock and country. If this show doesn't get your toe tapping, you'd better check your pulse. (54 minutes) This episode sponsored by: Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist More [...]
Pulling together 13 versions of the most-covered songs that contain the word "dance" (or any variation thereof) in the title. Just enough to keep you dancing all night long. 59 minutes | Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist [...]
This is amazing. Five people covering a song, using one guitar. I've gotten a lot of recommendations to check these folks out, and I encourage you to do the same. Make them rich and successful so they can afford additional instruments. Thanks to Dinah, MizfitGeek, Marcel in the Netherlands, and Thomas for letting me know about this.
Can you believe I hadn't done a Duran Duran cover story until tonight? Oh sure, I did the Album Cover: Rio episode , but are you counting that? 64 minutes | Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist [...]
They sent it, I'll play it, and you'll get to hear it, right here on another Indie Hodgepodge! 47 minutes | Featuring: Title Artist Album Original Artist 1 [...]
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One of the first gothic rock groups, and a well-deserved cover story to honor them and the solo artists and bands that came after! [Note: Reposted due to accidental switch of MP3 and AAC shownotes] 54 minutes | Featuring: Title Artist Album Original [...]
One of the first goth groups 54 minutes | Tracklist: 1. Spirit in the Sky - Bauhaus (orig. Norman Greenbaum) 2. Bela Lugosi's Dead - Nouvelle Vague (orig. Bauhaus) 3. Go! - Project Jenny, Project Jan (orig. Tones On Tail) 4. All Night Long - Night & Day (orig. Peter Murphy) 5. Me And My [...]
Coverville
The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video
M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video)
Miike Snow – Paddling Out (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
