What’s the difference between a great cover song and a banal cover song that brings little or nothing to the table? One is like tasting a delicious, unexpectedly creative version of your favorite dish ...

Jason Isbell had already established himself as one of the premier singer/songwriters of the Americana genre prior to his 2013 album Southeastern. He did so first as a member of the Drive-By Truckers, ...

There is no platonic definition of a good cover version of a well-loved song. A good cover can be an enthusiastic celebration of the original, a rendition that highlights the very things that stir ...

Take a moment, click on this video link and listen to the song. Try not to read the title or the video description, but listen and feel the music. It’s very good. It is one of my favorite cover songs.

When he put together a demo of the song with the E Street Band, manager/producer Jon Landau immediately sensed hit single potential. If you’re looking for how Landau contributed to Springsteen’s ...

“Girl, leave your boots by the bed. We ain’t leaving this room till someone needs medical help or the magnolias bloom.” That’s just good writing. The line comes from “Cover Me Up,” a song about the ...

Another song list! This one is a personal favorite of mine, because it means I get to spend a lot of time with artists I like covering other artist’s songs. Last December, Paste crowned Merce Lemon’s ...