Since I have been receiving a good number of email submissions, I wanted to take a part of the blog to start highlighting some of them!
Today’s submission is a cover of John Mayer’s “Say” by Kelly Rosenthal, Maddie Freeman and Taylor Broom.
You can see more from Kelly [here] and more from Maddie and Talyor [here].
Thanks to Nick for the submission, keep ‘em coming!
If you have a video that you’d like to see included in CBN’s This Just In, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
Austin, TX hard rock act The Sword has just recorded a cover of Thin Lizzy’s “Cold Sweat” for an upcoming split-seven inch single. [Read More]
Amazon.com has posted a playlist of “Killer Cover Songs” featuring artists such as: Lori McKenna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ryan Adams, Deftones, Dixie Chicks, The Bangles, Ace of Base, and Muse (Among others). [Read More]
Fearless Records has announced the latest in it’s “Punk Goes…” series, this time covering Classic Rock. The disc will be releasd on April 27th. Bands being covered include: Boston, Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Rolling Stones, Kiss, Queen, .38 Special, Journey, Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, and Eddie Money). Artists appearing on the disc include: Hit The Lights, VersaEmerge, The Almost, Mayday Parade, The Summer Set, We The Kings, A Skylit Drive, I See Stars, Pierce The Veil, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Maine, Envy On The Coast, Every Avenue, Never Shout Never, and blessthefall. [Read More]
Finally, if you know of a some cover related news that you’d like to see included, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
Finally, if you know of a new release that you’d like to see included in CBN’s New Release wall, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
In today’s video spotlight, we feature Jedward, an Irish duo consisting of identical twins John and Edward Grimes – who are known for their appearances on the British television show The X-Factor. The song is a mash up on Queen’s “Under Pressure” and Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.”
Since appearing on the show, the duo has recorded the track with none other than Vanilla Ice himself.
You can find out more about Jedward [here], and the track can be purchased at Amazon.com.
Finally, if you have a video that you’d like to see included in CBN’s Video Spotlight, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
Today’s Video Spotlight focuses on a new release I posted about earlier this week, Carolina Chocolate Drops‘ organic cover of Blu Cantrell‘s 2001 track “Hit ‘Em Up Style.” This video was recorded at WDVX’s Blue Plate Special (Knoxville, TN).
You can find out more about the Carolina Chocolate Drops [here], and their version of “Hit ‘Em Up Style” can be purchased via iTunes.
Finally, if you have a video that you’d like to see included in CBN’s Video Spotlight, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
On March 2nd, The Gaslight Anthem, Living Colour, Matt Nathanson, The Smithereens, Bettye LaVette, and Bobby McFerrin (among others) will be paying tribute to The Who at Carnegie Hall in NYC. 100% of the net proceeds from this event to benefit: Fixing Instruments for Kids in Schools, Church Street School for Music & Art, The Pinwheel Project, Music Unites, The American Symphony Orchestra and Young Audiences New York. For those who can’t attend the March 2nd show can also attend a live rehearsal show on March 1st. [Read More]
Streetlight Manifesto has posted the track listing for the first volume in their 99 Songs of Revolution series. The disc features covers of The Dead Milkmen, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Radiohead, Bad Religion, and more. [Read More]
Cancer Bats have posted a video for their cover of the Beastie Boys‘ “Sabatoge.” The video can be seen HERE, but you’ll have to first post a link to your Twitter or Facebook page in order to view the video (as per the band).
Reckless Kelly‘s new disc “Somewhere In Time” features 12 songs originally written by Pinto Bennett, founder of the Famous Motel Cowboys. [Read More]
Finally, our Measuring Up feature on Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” has been racking up the votes! Currently, the cast of Glee is dominating with 49% of the votes. Do you agree, or do you prefer Family Guy, Steel Panther, Number One Gun, or simply the original? [Vote Now]
Finally, if you know of a new release that you’d like to see included in CBN’s New Release wall, please visit the Submissions page. You can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
Last night, the remake of “We Are The World” (which benefits Haiti) premiered during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
The list of contributors is quite impressive: Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blidge, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Adam Levine, Pink, BeBe Winans, Usher, Celine Dion, Fergie, Nick Jonas, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Isaac Slade, Lil Wayne, Carlos Santana, Akon, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Iyaz, Kanye West, Patti Austin, Bizzy Bone, Ethan Bortnick, Jeff Bridges, Zac Brown, Brandy, Kristian Bush, Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Hayden Panettiere, Kid Cudi, Faith Evans, Melanie Fiona, Sean Garrett, Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, Keri Hilson, Julianne Hough, India.Arie, Randy Jackson, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson, Al Jardine, Jimmy Jean-Louis, * Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Gladys Knight, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Katharine McPhee, Jason Mraz, Mýa, Orianthi, Freda Payne, A. R. Rahman, Raphael Saadiq, Trey Songz, Musiq Soulchild, Jordin Sparks, Robin Thicke, Alex Williams, Rob Thomas, Vince Vaughn, Ann Wilson, Brian Wilson, and Nancy Wilson. (list via Wikipedia).
How do you feel it stands against the original? What are your thoughts on the changes that were made to the song? Weigh in, in the comments section below. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Now, no matter what your thoughts on the song, remember it’s a worthy cause, so if you’d like to support the track, you can do so here.
This week’s video spotlight is a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s 1983 hit Bark At The Moon (The video’s featured on MySpace Music). I welcome your thoughts. The track appears on the band’s deluxe edition of Retribution, which you can purchase here. I look forward to your thoughts!
If you have any ideas / suggestions for a future Video Spotlight, you can contact me here.
Today’s Measuring Up brings to the table four renditions of the Journey classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.” The original was the 84th most downloaded track on iTunes in 2009. Not bad for a song that’s 27 years old!!
The first is by California christian rock band Number One Gun and can be seen here:
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