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New England’s Lions Lions have partnered with AbsolutePunk to release a cover of Bruno Mars’ 2012 hit “Locked Out Of Heaven.”

“We dig this song a lot so we decided put our own spin on it! (We apologize for not being even a fraction as talented as Bruno!)” writes the band on YouTube. To their credit, anyone trying to tackle someone like Bruno is doomed to face a permanent uphill battle. Like Madonna or Michael Jackson, his singles have hit that level of permanence in the annals of music history that anyone hoping to put a fresh spin on the original is forever destined to have that redux in the shadow of the original. That said, this is a fine second take and you can enjoy the track at the end of this post.

Lions Lions are not just about covers, in fact they’re a really talented band who deserve far more acclaim than they have been able to garner up to this point in their career. If you dig this cover, click here and visit their Facebook. Continue reading ‘Lions Lions Cover Bruno Mars “Locked Out Of Heaven”’

Writing a great song will always win in the end when it comes to making it in the music industry, but being able to churn out a great cover every now and then can certainly help your journey along. Your fans, and more importantly the fans you’ve yet to make, have interests other than discovering new music, and covers are an easy way to bridge the gap between their current interests and your music. Up and coming band Paradise Fears recognize the potential to further their brand through this means, and recently posted a Justin Timberlake cover that we simply had to share.

Hailing from South Dakota, Paradise Fears have been carving their own niche in alternative pop rock since 2009. Their music has been compared to the likes of Coldplay, The Script, and Jack’s Mannequin, and after watching the performance below it’s easy to understand why. Smooth vocals, strong instrumentation, and a clear passion for their art make Paradise Fears a band to watch in 2013, and the following video is sure to aide them in their journey to the top. Continue reading ‘Paradise Fears Cover Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors”’

It was less than a day ago that we posted about One Direction‘s unstoppable promotional train, and here we are again with yet another new development.

Last night, the boys from One Direction released a music video for their cover of Blondie’s “One Way Or Another.” The track was recorded as part of a charitable effort with Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day, which raises money and awareness for causes around the world, and the video features behind-the-scenes footage of the globe-trotting group. You can view the footage below: Continue reading ‘One Direction Cover “One Way Or Another;” Release Music Video’

Punk Goes Pop 5 has been in stores two weeks and this morning we have the premiere of the first video from the release. Michigan’s We Came As Romans took a quasi-break from their passionate brand of hardcore to tackle The Wanted’s pop hit “Glad You Came” in true mashup fashion. You can view the video below:

If you enjoy We Came As Romans, check out OS artist Lovesick Radio!

Did you hear the so-called news? Justin Bieber recently split up with his girlfriend Selena Gomez! You may or may not consider that news, but gossip and pop culture enthusiasts have not stopped trying to figure out what went wrong between the two since news broke late last week of the separation. Unfortunately, I can offer you very little in terms of new details, but I can provide a clip that is sure to make Beliebers around the world clutch the pieces of their broken heart(s). While performing in Boston this Saturday, Justin treated fans to an acoustic rendition of Justin Timberlake’s single, “Cry Me A River.” You can now view that performance below:

If you enjoy Justin Bieber, check out OS artist Tim Halperin!

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Sixteen-year-old Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been a rocket to superstardom throughout the majority of 2012. It all began with Kanye West sampling his street single, “I Don’t Like,” and recently hit new highs when he released the visuals for his recent single, “Love Sosa,” but all the fandom in the world cannot prepare this young artist for how his world will change when his debut album hits stores December 18. Today, Keef released the artwork for the album, entitled Finally Rich, and you can view the imagery below:

If you enjoy Chief Keef, check out OS artist Jitta on The Track.

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I know today is Halloween, but we just can’t wait for the upcoming holiday season! There are so many great things in store, one of which being the Holidays Rule compilation released yesterday by Hear Music, a joint venture between Starbucks and Concord Music Group. The release features holiday (mostly Christmas) classics covered by some of today’s most noteworthy artists such as the one and only Paul McCartney, The Shins, Andrew Bird, The Civil Wars, fun. and many more! If you’re ready for a glimpse of Christmas future, heat up some hot coco and listen to fun.’s cover of “Sleigh Ride” streaming here! If that doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, then you might be a Scrooge.

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If that headline caught your attention, then you are probably reading this because you are either: A. an Alanis Morissette fan, B. a Green Day fan, or C. terribly confused and/or curious. Chances are the majority of you fall within the latter if not the first two or all of the above.

Yes, Alanis Morissette recently performed as the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live and yes, she decided to close the show with her own version of Green Day’s “Basket Case.” The soft soothing ballad rendition is simultaneously funny yet touching, as she mentions at the end of her performance, “We love you Billie Joe!” It seems as though the singer was paying homage and showing support for her fellow 90′s alt-rock star after he recently admitted to and checked into rehab for substance abuse. It was a kind gesture on Morissette’s part, and a surprisingly fitting cover.

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Boston pop-punk band Transit have been getting really into acoustic performances this year, having performed on the Acoustic Basement stage almost every day at the Vans Warped Tour this past summer. The unplugged renditions of their own songs were incredibly well-received by fans and newcomers,  as were the few covers that they played.

Today the band released a video of themselves covering one of their “personal favorite” songs, “Motorcycle Drive By” by Third Eye Blind. Filmed and recorded at Maximum Sound Studios near Boston, MA, this is a heartfelt rendition that fits well with the band’s sound, showing where some of their inspiration comes from. Check out the video below:

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Each year, as the months wind down, you tune into your favorite holiday radio station to listen to your favorite holiday songs. Inevitably, as the days go by, you hear the same twenty songs you heard the day before. And the week before. And the year before. Don’t get us wrong: those twenty songs are near and dear to our hearts. But let’s face it, it’s time for a change. We know you’re yearning to end the year with a fresh batch of tracks to keep you in the holiday spirit, and we’ve got what you need to get you out of that end-of-year slump. So, enjoy this playlist of cover songs and original tunes with your loved ones during this special time of year!

“Angel For Christmas” – Rose Ranger: A soft, jazzy ballad highlighting how important the company of loved ones is during the holiday season.

“Holiday Time” – Pamela Tessmann: This sax and vocal quintet brings a sensual air to the usual Christmas magic.

“You For Christmas” – Karmina: This being such a family-centric time of year, it is only natural that we miss our loved ones when they’re away.

“Joy To The World” – John D Morgan: A beautifully executed instrumental version of the holiday classic “Joy To The World”.

“Lord Let The Angels Sing” – Johnny Rodgers Band: As this song reminds us, the holidays are a time of reflection, introspection and healing so we may face a new year and become better versions of ourselves.

“To The Best Time Of The Year” – Copperhead: This is a happy, upbeat shuffle that reflects just the right type of energy in the best time of the year.

“The Christmas Eve Shoppers” - Christmas Steve: When holiday shopping comes around, we all scramble around for last minute gifts. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.

Have any tunes in particular that you care to share? Disagree with any of the picks? Want a particular theme to be Shuffled? Let us know by dropping a comment!

Listen to previous Press Shuffle playlists over at 8tracks.com.