Feb 16, 2026

An influential band’s signature song that found its place for multiple generations, and a cover by an artist who seems to look into our world through her own special lens. Rasputin, originally by Boney M, covered by AURORA. 

Outro music is In The Dark Of The Night, which is Rasputin’s villain song in Anastasia. Even...

Feb 9, 2026

A modern and compelling take on protest songs that doesn’t lean on outrage so much as “there but for the grace of God”, and a cover by an artist who redefined what this kind of song can do in the world. Beautiful Strangers, originally by Kevin Morby, covered by Mavis Staples. 

Outro music is I Ain’t Got No Home...

Feb 2, 2026

We look at one of the best songs from one of the best debut albums ever, and follow with a pair of covers that teach us a lot about how music works and what it really means in the world. Honestly, we didn’t see this one coming. Baby Can I Hold You, originally by Tracy Chapman, covered by Luciano Pavarotti, and...