Mar 31, 2025

One of the all-time-great pop songs pushes an already substantial artist to new heights, and a cover that has surprising strengths (and weaknesses), while reminding us to tip the wait staff. Toxic, originally by Britney Spears, covered by Franz Ferdinand. 

Outro music is Take Me Out, also by Franz Ferdinand.

Mar 24, 2025

The undisputed godfather of brilliant hilarity goes his own way, and a band that couldn’t be more ridiculous on paper turns out to be the perfect band for what might be the best tribute ever. We’re not kidding. Dare To Be Stupid, originally by Weird Al Yankovic, covered by Cybertronic Spree. 

Outro music is Turbo...

Mar 17, 2025

A very old, less known, and wildly special song before the maximally meteoric rise, and a cover by a band that was — and still is — there through it all. Cry for a Shadow, originally by the Beatles, covered by The Ventures.

Outro music is Walk, Don’t Run, also by The Ventures.

Mar 10, 2025

One of the greatest protest songs and just plain old songs ever recorded is tragically germane across the decades. What’s Going On, originally by Marvin Gaye, covered by Cyndi Lauper, and by Los Lobos. 

Outro music is Biko by Peter Gabriel. And honestly, the folks at Rolling Stone need to get their house in...

Mar 3, 2025

A song that seemed to come out of nowhere and take over the whole world is a lot more than just well formulated pop, and a cover from a secret band. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye featuring Kimbra, covered by Army of Three. 

Outro music is The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson.