There are tons of great indie covers of classic rock songs. Today’s indie bands have many great classic rock bands to inspire them. Here is a list of the 10 best instances.
Best Coast | Clasos/Getty Images 10. ‘Rhiannon’ – Best Coast
Indie band Best Coast’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon” is interesting. It appeared on the various artists’ album, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. They definitely made it their own. The piano as the backbeat isn’t the best, but guitarist and vocalist Bethany Cosentino’s singing is excellent on the classic rock tune.
9. ‘Gold Only Knows’ – Jr Jr
Jr Jr’s cover of The Beach Boys’ classic “Gold Only Knows” is a perfect example of an indie cover of a classic rock song. It blends the two genres, which are separated by multiple decades. The lyrics are classic rock, but the vibe, mood, and sound are all indie rock.
Best Coast | Clasos/Getty Images 10. ‘Rhiannon’ – Best Coast
Indie band Best Coast’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon” is interesting. It appeared on the various artists’ album, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. They definitely made it their own. The piano as the backbeat isn’t the best, but guitarist and vocalist Bethany Cosentino’s singing is excellent on the classic rock tune.
9. ‘Gold Only Knows’ – Jr Jr
Jr Jr’s cover of The Beach Boys’ classic “Gold Only Knows” is a perfect example of an indie cover of a classic rock song. It blends the two genres, which are separated by multiple decades. The lyrics are classic rock, but the vibe, mood, and sound are all indie rock.
- 3/22/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Abhay Kumar is probably one of the most promising young filmmakers working in India today and “Placebo” remains his magnum opus. The experimental documentary picked up awards and nominations at various international film festivals but it is still relatively unknown in India, despite winning a National Award for Best Investigative Film in 2017.
Although Kumar’s work can be described as a film about the extremely demanding academic culture in the country, it would be reductive to leave it at that. “Placebo” is a lot of things: it is a document of a festering disillusionment directed at the redundancy of institutions, it is an intimate letter to Kumar’s brother and it is also a slow descent into the void of surreal absurdity. Somehow, the documentary finds a way to be all of those things and more without committing to any particular cause. This fundamentally elusive nature of...
Although Kumar’s work can be described as a film about the extremely demanding academic culture in the country, it would be reductive to leave it at that. “Placebo” is a lot of things: it is a document of a festering disillusionment directed at the redundancy of institutions, it is an intimate letter to Kumar’s brother and it is also a slow descent into the void of surreal absurdity. Somehow, the documentary finds a way to be all of those things and more without committing to any particular cause. This fundamentally elusive nature of...
- 3/22/2021
- by Swapnil Dhruv Bose
- AsianMoviePulse
As many iTunes lovers and Youtube fanatics understand, music (old and new) has become a huge factor on hit television shows and both the show and artists featured benefit from the collaboration. Ever YouTube a certain scene from your favorite show for hours on end? Did it have a catchy song that you immediately downloaded? Yes, the odds are that you have.
Television show soundtracks are an obsession over here and the music played make that specific scene that much more memorable. Remember "Give Me Love" when a connection once again sparked for a dancing Elena and Damon? What about "The Weight of Us" by Sanders Bohlke? Mystic Falls isn't just filled with some very (hot) vampires. The soundtrack at times is moody, but always memorable. Tvd without a doubt has one of the best soundtracks on television today.
Check out 10 of our favorite songs from the CW series and...
Television show soundtracks are an obsession over here and the music played make that specific scene that much more memorable. Remember "Give Me Love" when a connection once again sparked for a dancing Elena and Damon? What about "The Weight of Us" by Sanders Bohlke? Mystic Falls isn't just filled with some very (hot) vampires. The soundtrack at times is moody, but always memorable. Tvd without a doubt has one of the best soundtracks on television today.
Check out 10 of our favorite songs from the CW series and...
- 9/11/2012
- by Stephanie Webber
- TVology
The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack will be released on October 12, 2010, so we here at Geeks of Doom are not only giving away this soundtrack, but also The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD to one lucky reader!
One (1) winner will receive:
- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD
- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack
The Vampire Diaries serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere—including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz—plus favorites from season one of the hit TV show. From the gorgeous vocals of “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and Kate Bush's “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo to Digital Daggers taking on Tears for Fears' “Head Over Heels,” the collection offers a hip yet dark and compelling sesuous vibe.
Sky Ferreira's song "Obsession" is the...
One (1) winner will receive:
- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD
- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack
The Vampire Diaries serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere—including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz—plus favorites from season one of the hit TV show. From the gorgeous vocals of “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and Kate Bush's “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo to Digital Daggers taking on Tears for Fears' “Head Over Heels,” the collection offers a hip yet dark and compelling sesuous vibe.
Sky Ferreira's song "Obsession" is the...
- 10/4/2010
- by The Geeks of Doom
- Geeks of Doom
In anticipation of "The Vampire Diaries" season 1 soundtrack release, The CW has mashed up the lead single "Obsession" by Sky Ferreira with the show's scenes. To harmonize the tune with the footage, most of the selected scenes are those of kisses and love obsessions between Stefan and Elena, Caroline and Matt and so on.
Ferreira made a buzz earlier this year with the viral videos of her songs "17" and "One". She is working on her debut album with a number of acclaimed producers including Bloodshy & Avant, Ryan Tedder, and Linda Austin. "I'm interested in telling stories about youth and desire," Ferreira said. "Not love though, because I haven't experienced that yet." The effort will be released on January 11, 2011.
Meanwhile, the soundtrack compilation will be released on October 21 under Emi Records. Beside Ferreira, there will be contributions from Placebo, Bat for Lashes, Goldfrapp, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Silversun Pickups among others.
Ferreira made a buzz earlier this year with the viral videos of her songs "17" and "One". She is working on her debut album with a number of acclaimed producers including Bloodshy & Avant, Ryan Tedder, and Linda Austin. "I'm interested in telling stories about youth and desire," Ferreira said. "Not love though, because I haven't experienced that yet." The effort will be released on January 11, 2011.
Meanwhile, the soundtrack compilation will be released on October 21 under Emi Records. Beside Ferreira, there will be contributions from Placebo, Bat for Lashes, Goldfrapp, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Silversun Pickups among others.
- 9/15/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Last night's Season Two premiere of "The Vampire Diaries" was a winner for both viewers and The CW as along with being full of "wtf" moments, it held virtually all of its audience from the explosive Season One finale. Want to keep a bit of the show with you at all times on your iPod or other MP3 player? How about picking up "The Vampire Diaries": Original Television Soundtrack this October 12th when it hits iTunes and store shelves everywhere?
From the Press Release:
"The Vampire Diaries": Original Television Soundtrack serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere — including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz — plus favorites from Season One of the hit TV show, including “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo. The collection’s focus track is “Obsession” by 18-year-old Internet sensation Sky Ferreira, who’ll release her...
From the Press Release:
"The Vampire Diaries": Original Television Soundtrack serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere — including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz — plus favorites from Season One of the hit TV show, including “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo. The collection’s focus track is “Obsession” by 18-year-old Internet sensation Sky Ferreira, who’ll release her...
- 9/10/2010
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The CW has announced the full tracklisting for the upcoming official soundtrack to The Vampire Diaries. The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries will include 18 songs, including the lead single 'Obsession' by Sky Ferreira. The album will become available online and in stores on October 12 and will also feature tracks by artists such as Bat For Lashes, Silversun Pickups and Goldfrapp. The full tracklist for The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries is as follows: Stefan's Theme - Mike Suby
Running Up That Hill - Placebo
Currency of Love (more)...
Running Up That Hill - Placebo
Currency of Love (more)...
- 9/10/2010
- by By Jennifer Still
- Digital Spy
HollywoodNews.com: “The Vampire Diaries” Original Television Soundtrack will bring a handful of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere—including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz—plus favorites from season one of the hit TV show, including “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo. The collection’s focus track is “Obsession” by 18-year-old Internet sensation Sky Ferreira, who’ll release her eagerly anticipated debut CD in early 2011.
The “Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries” is out October 12, while the new season of the hit CW network show—about two vampire brothers obsessed with the same beautiful girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town—launches its second season today, September 9 (airing Thursdays at 8/7c). And “The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season” was released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 31. The “Vampire Diaries’” first season premiere generated the largest audience in...
The “Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries” is out October 12, while the new season of the hit CW network show—about two vampire brothers obsessed with the same beautiful girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town—launches its second season today, September 9 (airing Thursdays at 8/7c). And “The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season” was released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 31. The “Vampire Diaries’” first season premiere generated the largest audience in...
- 9/10/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
As fans of The Vampire Diaries know, the series has one of the most kick ass soundtracks on television featuring tons of exclusive tracks from groups like Smashing Pumkins, Gorillaz, and more. Emi is celebrating the television return of The Vampire Diaries with the release of the official soundtrack next month. The track-list is as follows:
Stefan’s Theme – Mike Suby Running Up That Hill – Placebo Currency of Love – Silversun Pickups Hammock – Howls Sleep Alone (909s in the DarkTimes Mix) – Bat for Lashes Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Remix) – Stateless We Radiate – Goldfrapp Obsession – Sky Ferreira Head Over Heels – Digital Daggers Down – Jason Walker Beauty of the Dark – Mads Langer Cut – Plumb All You Wanted – Sounds Under Radio featuring Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy The Fellowship – Smashing Pumpkins On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) – Gorillaz 1864 – Mike Suby
Headlining that track list is the single “Obsession” by 18 year-old Internet superstar Sky Ferreira,...
Stefan’s Theme – Mike Suby Running Up That Hill – Placebo Currency of Love – Silversun Pickups Hammock – Howls Sleep Alone (909s in the DarkTimes Mix) – Bat for Lashes Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Remix) – Stateless We Radiate – Goldfrapp Obsession – Sky Ferreira Head Over Heels – Digital Daggers Down – Jason Walker Beauty of the Dark – Mads Langer Cut – Plumb All You Wanted – Sounds Under Radio featuring Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy The Fellowship – Smashing Pumpkins On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) – Gorillaz 1864 – Mike Suby
Headlining that track list is the single “Obsession” by 18 year-old Internet superstar Sky Ferreira,...
- 9/9/2010
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
While fans gear up for the return of The Vampire Diaries on September 9, they should also file away a couple other dates:
On August 31, the complete first season DVD will be released. On October 12, it's now been confirmed that The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack will also hit stores.
Following each new episode of this hit CW drama, viewers can (nay, should!) visit TV Fanatic and browse through our Vampire Diaries music section to purchase the latest singles played in the background of various scenes.
But this CD is also worth considering, as it will consist of 15 tracks by artists such as Placebo, Gorillaz and Goldfrapp.
The album will sell for $14.99 and you can check out its complete song listings below.
Vampire Diaries Theme (Intro) – Mike Suby Sleep Alone – Bat For Lashes Running Up That Hill – Placebo Obsession -Sky Ferriera Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Mix) – Stateless On Melancholy Hill (Feed...
On August 31, the complete first season DVD will be released. On October 12, it's now been confirmed that The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack will also hit stores.
Following each new episode of this hit CW drama, viewers can (nay, should!) visit TV Fanatic and browse through our Vampire Diaries music section to purchase the latest singles played in the background of various scenes.
But this CD is also worth considering, as it will consist of 15 tracks by artists such as Placebo, Gorillaz and Goldfrapp.
The album will sell for $14.99 and you can check out its complete song listings below.
Vampire Diaries Theme (Intro) – Mike Suby Sleep Alone – Bat For Lashes Running Up That Hill – Placebo Obsession -Sky Ferriera Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Mix) – Stateless On Melancholy Hill (Feed...
- 8/25/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
It’s almost time to return and party it up with denizens of Mystic Falls, and luckily for us, we will have a ‘mixtape’ of sorts to accommodate the festivities.
The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack is coming our way with tracks from the show’s hit first season, as well as cuts from the much anticipated upcoming second season. Bands on the album include Placebo, Gorillaz, Goldfrapp, and the Smashing Pumpkins to name a few. Unfortunately, there isn’t any album art available, but we will keep you posted as soon as that is available.
Here is the track listing:
1. Vampire Diaries Theme (Intro) – Mike Suby
2. Sleep Alone – Bat For Lashes
3. Running Up That Hill – Placebo
4. Obsession -Sky Ferriera
5. Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Mix) – Stateless
6. On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) – Gorillaz
7. We Radiate – Goldfrapp
8. Hammock – Howls
9. The Fellowship – Smashing Pumpkins
10. Head Over Heels – Digital Daggers
11. Down – Jason Walker...
The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack is coming our way with tracks from the show’s hit first season, as well as cuts from the much anticipated upcoming second season. Bands on the album include Placebo, Gorillaz, Goldfrapp, and the Smashing Pumpkins to name a few. Unfortunately, there isn’t any album art available, but we will keep you posted as soon as that is available.
Here is the track listing:
1. Vampire Diaries Theme (Intro) – Mike Suby
2. Sleep Alone – Bat For Lashes
3. Running Up That Hill – Placebo
4. Obsession -Sky Ferriera
5. Bloodstream (Vampire Diaries Mix) – Stateless
6. On Melancholy Hill (Feed Me Remix) – Gorillaz
7. We Radiate – Goldfrapp
8. Hammock – Howls
9. The Fellowship – Smashing Pumpkins
10. Head Over Heels – Digital Daggers
11. Down – Jason Walker...
- 8/23/2010
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
One of the perks of being in a rock band is the opportunity to travel the world and entertain your fans in exotic locations. Of course, the downside of all that traveling is that you are susceptible to every nasty virus, bug and epidemic the globe has to offer, not to mention exhaustion and a good chance of serious injury.
And so, we give you a shockingly long list of the recent walking wounded.
» Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler: The 61-year-old front man of the veteran hard rockers took a tumble of a stage in South Dakota last week and though no official word has been given on what injuries he sustained, they are rumored to include a broken collarbone.
» Kasabian singer Tom Meighan: The leader of the techno-rocking British band has been quarantined after being diagnosed with swine flu in the midst of the band's current Far East swing.
And so, we give you a shockingly long list of the recent walking wounded.
» Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler: The 61-year-old front man of the veteran hard rockers took a tumble of a stage in South Dakota last week and though no official word has been given on what injuries he sustained, they are rumored to include a broken collarbone.
» Kasabian singer Tom Meighan: The leader of the techno-rocking British band has been quarantined after being diagnosed with swine flu in the midst of the band's current Far East swing.
- 8/13/2009
- by Gil Kaufman
- MTV Newsroom
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