Most people can agree on the fact that a cover can never surpass the greatness of an original song. Another artist’s take on a certain track can be amazingly entertaining nonetheless. Thanks to channels like Triple J and the A.V. Club, we got incredible performances in 2015. Listen for yourself:
10. Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Kirin J Callinan, Kevin Parker – I Sat By The Ocean (Queens Of The Stone Age)
9. Art vs Science – Enter Sandman (Metallica)
8. Urthboy, Bertie Blackman, Kira Puru, Hermitude, Tom Thum, All Our Exes Live In Texas – Roll Up Your Sleeves (Meg Mac)
7. James Blake/Justin Vernon – Sound Of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel)
6. Screaming Females – Shake It Off (Taylor Swift)
5. BADBADNOTGOOD – Seasons (Waiting On You) ft. Sam Herring (Future Islands)
4. Tame Impala – Confide In Me (Kylie Minogue)
3. Hot Chip – Dancing In The Dark (Bruce Springsteen)
2. Kurt Cobain – And I Love Her (Beatles)
1. Father John Misty – The Suburbs (Arcade Fire)