GEORGE EZRA: GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

...another lovely cover rendition of this Cyndi Lauper classic song performed by GEORGE EZRA. He has a great deep voice that you can listen all day!! :D
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CHRIS COMMISSO: BOOM CLAP (CHARLI XCX COVER)

THE SCRIPT: CHANDELIER

Watch THE SCRIPT performing a cover of Sia's "Chandelier" for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Basically, it's softer than the original. Good cover!!

LONELY THE BRAVE: ALL IS FULL OF LOVE

POMPLAMOOSE: WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO (WHAM COVER)

I haven't checked in with POMPLAMOOSE in awhile...but I'm glad that I found them again. This video is awesome (hair color changes so chic) but the music and that voice are what keep me comin' back for more every time. Keep up the good fight, peeps!!. :)
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PENTATONIX: PROBLEM (ARIANA GRANDE COVER)

PENTATONIX stopped by Smallzy's Surgery and delivered this a cappella cover of Ariana Grande's 'Problem' in one spectacular take! Check out their amazing performance below!!
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ELTON JOHN: STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA

Legendary music icon ELTON JOHN paying tribute to Bruce Springsteen with "Streets of Philadelphia". What a perfect, moving version of this song!!
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GEORGE EZRA: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

"Budapest" singer GEORGE EZRA covers one of my favorite Bob Dylan song and i loooove it!! Check out his amazing version here:

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE: STAY WITH ME

Watch FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE performing a cover of Sam Smith breakthrough hit "Stay With Me" at Orange Warsaw Festival in 2014. I've been listening to a lot of covers of this song, but this one is the best! Florence captures the emotion of the song and always surprises me with all the control in her voice. And yes, her voice is shaking but it was just her!! * * * * * * * *

CAPITAL CITIES: HOLIDAY (LIVE COVER)

CAPITAL CITIES perform a cover of the Madonna song "Holiday" on the rooftop at ALT 98.7fm's Penthouse located at the Historic Hollywood Tower. Watch!!
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GRMLN: TIME AFTER TIME (CYNDI LAUPER COVER)

Here's a great cover of Cyndi Lauper hit single "Time After Time" performed by the American based band GRMLN. They are currently gearing up for their new album "Soon Away", due out September thru Carpark records. Click the play button to stream:
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ASTON: SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

It's always a good feeling when something new from ASTON pops up on my feed. It makes a bad day good!! Check out their amazing cover of Nirvana's classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" below:
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DANIELLE BRADBERY: SAY SOMETHING

...Love this cover from DANIELLE BRADBERY!! I love how her guitar player is looking at her at 1:26.. He looks like he is in awe of Danielle's amazing talent!! I feel the same way every time I hear her sing.. she is such a talented singer. 
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COLBIE CAILLAT: RUDE

Check out COLBIE CAILLAT covering "Rude" by Magic! exclusively for Sirius XM's The Pulse. So goood!!
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CHER LLOYD: LATCH (DISCLOSURE COVER)

Watch CHER LLOYD covering Disclosure/Sam Smith hit single "Latch" exclusive for SBTV...I think her voice went great with the song. Her british accent made it sound great!!

BETH MCCARTHY: TEENAGE DIRTBAG

From Le Tour Ont' Sofa, here's a beautiful cover of Wheatus' 2000 smash hit 'Teenage Dirtbag', performed by the very talented BETH MCCARTNEY. Watch!!

McCartney is a York Based singer-songwriter who has been gigging with her acoustic guitar since mid 2010. Visit her official website here.
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CHRISTINA PERRI: CRYING

The talented CHRISTINA PERRI does an acoustic version of Roy Orbison's “Crying” live on BBC's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. She performed the song as classic rock legends Jeff Beck and Jeff Lynne looked on...no pressure!! Check out the video here!!
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PAT MONAHAN: HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT

Pat Monahan of TRAIN did a great performance cover of Kris Kristofferson 's classic "Help Me Make It Through The Night", live on the We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash. Watch the performance video here:
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PAOLO ONESA: WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN

The Voice Philippines Season 1 finalist PAOLO ONESA released the music video of his rendition of Bruno Mars original "When I Was Your Man". This cover is included on his debut album “Pop Goes Standards” which features the most loved pop songs in his signature standards style. Stream the music clip below:
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SITTI NAVARRO: SUNDAY MORNING

Philippine’s Bossa Nova Queen SITTI NAVARRO released the music video of her own version of Maroon 5's hit single “Sunday Morning”, taken from her latest album ‘Bossa Love’ under MCA Music. Cool version!!
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LADY GAGA & TONY BENNET: ANYTHING GOES

LADY GAGA and TONY BENNET have unveiled the first track from their upcoming album Cheek to Cheek – the Cole Porter classic “Anything Goes"...I don't listen to jazz music a lot but she really kills it singing with the jazz king!! Perfect collaboration!! 

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ANDY LANGE: AM I WRONG? (FEAT. GOLDEN)

TRISTAN PRETTYMAN: FANCY (IGGY AZALEA COVER)

...love love this!! I keep putting it on repeat! It's sassy and groovy-all at once. The bass slap is seriously my favorite part! Forever and always a TRISTAN PRETTYMAN fan!!
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2CELLOS: I WILL WAIT

2CELLOS' Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser has just released a cover of Mumford and Sons’ “I Will Wait”. The duo filmed the video on a bridge in front of some spectacular waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. Check out the gorgeous music and breathtaking scenery below:
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ANNA CALVI: FIRE

Watch ANNA CALVI's powerfully moving version of Bruce Springsteen's 1977 classic 'Fire', performed in the NME Basment...God I really love this cover!! She has just blown me away with that sensational voice!! Anna is definitely one of the best artist i have seen this year!!!
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ASHANTI: SWEET THING

Check out ASHANTI's mesmerizing live performance of Chaka Khan classic tune "Sweet Thing", with her live band from MSR Studios in NYC. She did really good on this. Go ahead girl!!

MELISSA STEEL: TURN YOUR LIGHTS DOWN LOW

Watch MELISSA STEEL covering a Bob Marley classic for SBTV...this girl sings incredibly well, soothing voice!! The 20 year old from Bradford, who recently signed to Atlantic Records, is currently writing and recording her debut album.
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CRIS CAB: IT WASN'T ME (SHAGGY COVER)

...digging this cover very much!! Pretty sure I'm in love with this dude, and his music!! :D
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DAVEY HOME: NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU

Here is DAVEY HOME doing a cover of Prince/Sinead Oconnor's "Nothing Compares To You" for Tenement TV. Bloody brilliant cover!! His voice really brings meaning to the lyrics.

MAGIC!: CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

JOHN ADAMS: SWEET CHILD OF MINE

...what a great interpretation of an iconic rock song!! It's almost as good as the original version!! To JOHN ADAMS- Keep grindin man, your big break is near!!
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JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW: WEST COAST

Irish singer/songwriter/dreamboat JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW treat us to a soaring cover of Lana Del Rey's latest hit "West Coast" for Triple J Like A Version. Goosebumps all over!!
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TOM PRIOR: HOME

Singer TOM PRIOR perform a stunning version of Naughty Boy and Sam Roman's 'Home' for Reload Sessions. What a lovely voice! Looking forward to seeing this guy make it in the music scene!! Watch the music clip below:
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KRIS ALLEN: SWEET BABY JAMES

Check out KRIS ALLEN doing a cover of James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James" at Rooftop Sessions...What a beautiful, heartfelt rendition!! This cover confirms that Kris could be our present day James Taylor. What do you think guys?
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PATRICK CARROLL: EYE OF THE TIGER

Acoustic cover of Survivor's 1982 classic rock hit "Eye Of The Tiger", performed by PATRICK CARROLL. Watch his amazing performance below: ...Some serious talent here man, keep it up!! Visit Patrick Carroll web links on the ff:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EZPCmusic/timeline
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/EZPCmusic
Twitter https://twitter.com/ezpcmusic
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LISSIE: STORY OF MY LIFE (LIVE VERSION)

This is LISSIE and her live cover of One Direction's "Story Of My Life"...She knocks this one out of the park like all her other covers!!

This particular cover appears on Lissie's new EP of cover songs Cryin' To You.
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MARSHA AMBROSIUS: STRONGER THAN PRIDE

British songstress MARSHA AMBROSIUS perform a wonderful cover of Sade's 1988 classic "Love Is Stronger Than Pride" live in Stadium Red Studios. Although she modernized the song with a hip hop based beat, it was the singer's amazing vocal delivery that gave the cover so much unique, personal feeling. Watch the performance video below: video credit: ThisIsRNB
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NICK MULVEY: I FEEL LOVE (DONNA SUMMER COVER)

Watch NICK MULVEY singing a classic disco song for OUI FM...This is brilliant!! I didn't know the guy before this clip, but now i am a fan. And this performance i could imagine him performing at a concert in front of 10000 people with no accompaniment in exactly the same fashion and it being incredible. Keep it up, Nick!!
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MADISON APPLEGATE: JUST LIKE HEAVEN

Here is 16 year-old MADISON APPLEGATE, the winner of Big Break 2014, does an amazing acoustic cover of The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" for KiddNation...Great new talent!!
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WALLA: THE MOTHER WE SHARE (CHVRCHES COVER)

...Big fan of Chrvches and this song, and I love this cover. It grows on me more each time I listen. Good job, WALLA!!

WALLA is a new fantasy pop, indie rock band based in Los Angeles. It is compromised of Alessio Balsemin (drums), Gabriel Rodrigues (keys), Moe Beats (bass), Jonathan Hoonch Kim (vocals/guitar), Ian Charlie (lead guitar). Visit their official website here.
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CHLOE HOWL: SENORITA

Music video by CHLOE HOWL performing a cover of Justin Timberlake 2003 hit "Señorita" live from Dean Street Studios...That voice!!❤️ I'm definitely a new fan, so happy that I found her! She's adorable too, with that mischievous smirk and Pixie attitude.
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DIANA KRALL: SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD

Check out DIANA KRALL performing a piano rendition of Elton John's "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" for C à vous.

KILL THE YOUNG: WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN

Watch the Gorman brothers aka KILL THE YOUNG covering The Bangles 80's hit single "Walk Like An Egyptian" for OUI FM. This version rocks!! Now i need to see more of this guys in the future! :D

Artist official website : www.killtheyoung.com
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AMONGSTER: PUMP UP THE JAM (TECHNOTRONIC COVER)

THE KOOKS: HERE FOR YOU

THE KOOKS stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and performed a stripped-down cover of Gorgon City's "Here For You". Obviously, it's way better than the original. Applause to one of my favourite band!!
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COLLISION: POKER FACE (LADY GAGA COVER)

From Block C Live Sessions, here's COLLISION playing a rock cover of Lady Gaga's hit single "Poker Face"...Great rendition! This video needs to be spread around!!

COLLISION are a five-piece band, with members hailing from Dublin and Meath, who make some seriously delicious rock n' roll. 
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RARE MONK: AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (BILL WITHERS COVER)

...what a 'dreamy' cover of a classic song. Just loved listening to it over and over!!
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD/JENNIFER NETTLES: 9 TO 5

Watch JENNIFER NETTLES and CARRIE UNDERWOOD duet on Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" live at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. These two lovely ladies did a fantastic job!! :)
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MADILYN BAILEY: FANCY (IGGY AZALEA COVER)

...I enjoy the original but MADILYN BAILEY's rendition is just amazing...I love how it is personalized "Maddy put my name in bold", I think that's so cool!! ❤️
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JAMIE CULLUM: PURE IMAGINATION

From Bing Lounge, here's a music video performance by JAMIE CULLUM covering the classic "Pure Imagination"...I will never stop being amazed by this man...my heart is gonna explode!! :D

SAM SMITH: HOW WILL I KNOW (WHITNEY HOUSTON COVER)

Watch SAM SMITH performing a cover of Whitney Houston's original song "How Will I Know" for SiriusXM. Wow!! He just blew that right out of the water! So fuckin amaaaziing!!
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AMOS LEE: LIKE A VIRGIN

Talk about taking an iconic song and making it your own -and pulling it off! Here is AMOS LEE covering Madonna's hit single "Like A Virgin". Check it out below:
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SCOUT NIBLETT: NO SCRUBS

...SCOUT NIBLETT gives a whole new meaning to this TLC song! Brilliant cover!!
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ED SHEERAN: STAY WITH ME

Red headed singer-songwriter ED SHEERAN covers Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" in the Live Lounge for BBC radio 1. Honestly, I've always commented "beautiful" on every Ed Sheeran song cover, and this one is certainly no exception. Amazingly BEAUTIFUL!!
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HALEY KLINKHAMMER: BEST DAY OF MY LIFE

This is HALEY KLINKHAMMER and her acoustic cover of American Authors hit single "Best Day Of My Life"...Such an amazing voice and this cover was absolutely decent!! This talented girl got me hooked!! Check out more of her cover songs here.

MYK PEREZ: RUNAWAY (THE CORRS COVER)

The VoicePH finalist MYK PEREZ become a certified recording artist as he releases his debut album titled My Acoustic, under MCA Music Philippines. As the title suggests, this is Myk’s own brand of acoustic which features the carrier single “Runaway,” originally performed by The Corrs. Check out the music clip below: ...I like the way he did his own take on the song. So refreshing!!
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FLAT OUT: 99 RED BALLOONS

Music video by FLAT OUT covering Nena's "99 Red Balloons" for Block C Live Sessions Episode 11. Amaaziing!!


Flat Out are a five piece group from the the town of Ballina Co. Mayo in the west of Ireland. They play an eclectic mix of Traditional Irish music fused with a more modern sound. When it comes to their songs they cover various genres and artists. Some of the artists they cover include Florence and the Machine, Mary Black, Mumford and Sons, Sean Keane, Jack Johnson, Christy Moore, The Coors, Foster the People, MGMT, Sinead O'Connor and many more. =O
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JOHN MAYER: XO (BEYONCE COVER)

Listen to JOHN MAYER's wonderful rendition of Beyonce's "XO"...I so love his version! The melodic presentation is quite deeper and more meaningful. You can just close your eyes, and the melodic tunes will bring you to places.
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COREY GRAY: TEAM (LORDE COVER)

...just made me like this song even more!! COREY GRAY's raspy voice and those blue eyes= LOVE!! :D 
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GERMEIN SISTERS: MAGIC (COLDPLAY COVER)

Watch the GERMEIN SISTERS performing "Magic" by Coldplay, in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. What a soothing and sweet cover. Truly, a magical experience to hear this! :D

Artist weblinks:
WEBSITE: http://www.germeinsisters.com 
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/germeinsisters 
FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/germeinsisters 
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/germeinsisters 
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/germeinsisters# 
ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/bec...
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CHET FAKER: I WANT SOMEONE BADLY

Here is CHET FAKER's version of Jeff Buckley's classic hit “I Want Someone Badly”...He does just about everything a GREAT cover song should do. Watch his amazing performance below:
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IDIOTS LANTERN: FEVER (THE BLACK KEYS COVER)

IDIOTS LANTERN takes The Black Keys hit single "Fever" and creates something fresh and enjoyable to listen to. They bring out the life and space in the song and brighten the tune as well. Good job, IL!!
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MILOW: ALL OF ME (JOHN LEGEND COVER)

photo credit: tourismebelgique.com

Check out singer-songwriter MILOW performing an acoustic cover of "All Of Me" (John Legend) at Radio Hamburg. So soft and fragile...pure LOVE!!
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MARY LOU LORD: SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT

THE LIGHTNING KIDS covers The Beatles!!

Music video by THE LIGHTNING KIDS playing a cover of The Beatles' "Why Don't We Do It On The Road". Watch!!

The Lightning kids are a sharp dressed, mostly young, and versatile 4 piece cover band from parts unknown with one common goal and message. 

The Band can cater there sound to fit both big stage and more acoustic sets depending on the venue requirements. For further inquiries and booking visit us online @http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lig...

Or check out some tunes our set on sound cloud @https://soundcloud.com/the-lightning-...

THE HONEY TREES: MOON RIVER

Watch THE HONEY TREES covering the classic "Moon River"...This is such a delightful version of this song. So mellow and sweet, and full of wonder. I could float away with this song...
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JAMES BAY: FOREVER (HAIM COVER)

Listen to JAMES BAY's awesome acoustic cover of Haim's "Forever".  Worthy bordering on excellent!!

Bay is a young singer-songwriter from Hitchin, UK  You can follow him on:

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jamesbaymusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesbaymusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesbaymusic

ALOE BLACC: BILLIE JEAN

...artistic love that is! The musicians and ALOE BLACC together just took the classic MJ song to another atmosphere. All I can do is sigh...that's real talent!!
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ANDY LANGE:ALL OF ME (JOHN LEGEND COVER)

This is a great cover of one of the best love songs i've heard for a long time. ANDY LANGE's beautiful voice and the ukelele gives it a sweeter, more soothing touch to the song compared to the sentimental sound of the original. Now a big fan of ypurs, Andy!! :D
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CHRISTINA PERRI: GIVE ME LOVE

Live at British Grove Studios, here is CHRISTINA PERRI performing a piano-led version of Ed Sheeran's 'Give Me Love', in support of her new album Head or Heart. This follows her 2011 debut LoveStrong which peaked at number nine in the UK and sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide.
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SILENCE THE CITY: BURN (ELLIE GOULDING COVER)

...Cant express how amazing this cover is! I love Ellie Goulding but this version is just perfect because the lead singer has a stronger voice. SILENCE THE CITY just earned a new follower!!
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MARIE DIGBY: EMPIRE (SHAKIRA COVER)

...MARIE DIGBY cover this song so ethereally which goes so well with the heavenly bodies used in the music video. Perfect!!
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THE BEEF SEEDS: DON'T STOP BELIEVING

Watch THE BEEF SEEDS, a bluegrass and country band originally from Newport, South Wales, performs their version of "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Looove it!!! These guys have so much talent and charisma. Two thumbs up from the Philippines!!

KATE MILLER-HEIDKE: I'M JEALOUS (DIVINYLS COVER)

A GREAT BIG WORLD: SAY SOMETHING (JAZZ VERSION)

...AWESOME overload!! Usually I find this song depressing as hell, but with HUDSON THAMES magical voice and the bluesiness of it's entire arrangement, damn that was dope!!
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BEN HOWARD: THE BOXER

Check out BEN HOWARD's cover of Simon and Garfunkel classic 'The Boxer' which features on @radioleary Saturday Sessions album...It's BEAUTIFUL the way it is!!
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BOYCE AVENUE: COUNTING STARS/MONSTR

THE PIANO GUYS: LET IT GO (FROZEN COVER)

THE PIANO GUYS bring “Frozen” to life with a little dose of Vivaldi...Speechless!! What could someone say? This is PURE ART. Looove it!!

LISSIE: DRIVE

From the album The Saturday Sessions from The Dermot O'Leary Show, listen to LISSIE's cover version of The Cars classic hit "Drive"...No poser, no make up, no mainstream looks, just the soul, the heart and that rocks too much!!
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CHVRCHES: TEAM (LORDE COVER)

... this is fuckin brilliant in so many levels! Lauren's singing may be off in a couple places, but the emotion compensates. Yes, i'm loving this band!! 
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DEMI LOVATO: GIVE ME LOVE

DEMI LOVATO wowed fans with her heartfelt cover of Ed Sheeran's ballad "Give Me Love" during her iHeartRadio concert in Los Angeles. 

Hearing Demi sing this song definitely got me thinking about how great Ed and Demi would be on a duet together. Do you think the two should collaborate? Watch the video below and let me know what you think!! :D
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PAOLO NUTINI: RECOVER

Singer PAOLO NUTINI performs his cover of Chvrches hit single "Recover" in the Live Lounge for Fearne Cotton...This is incredible! He looks like he is putting so much energy into the song...i'm amazed!! :D
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JOHN BUTLER TRIO: HAPPY

JOHN BUTLER brought his chill vibes and hand claps to a live cover of Pharrell's 'Happy'...Watch the awesome performance below: video exclusive from triple j. 
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KAWEHI: THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL

JANELLE MONAE: HEROES (DVID BOWIE COVER)

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR COVERS JAMES BOND CLASSIC

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR singing the James Bond classic, 'Nobody Does It Better', live on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show in front of composer David Arnold. Ed Harcourt is playing the piano part. Beautiful!!
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DAVID FANNING: DRINK YOU AWAY

...I thought I liked the original, but I have fallen in love with this DAVID FANNING version. Much more raw and with a bonus of being in perfect key for sing-alongs. Can't wait to hear more music from this dude!! 
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MØ : SAY YOU'LL BE THERE

...great alternative version of Spice Girls' hit single "Say You'll Be There", covered by Danish singer Karen Marie Ørsted aka MØ. This cover brings it to a whole new generation!!
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JAGWAR MA: LOSING YOU

Watch JAGWAR MA playing a psycho pop cover of Solange's "Losing You" for SiriusXM.

HAIM: XO

HAIM perform a cover of Beyonce's "XO" in the BBC Live Lounge...This sounds so dream pop. I was almost wishing it wasn't a cover.
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