acoustic cover

Hear Metallica's stripped down take of this classic Alice In Chains song

Metallica is paying homage to fellow legends in heavy metal and rock Alice In Chains with a stripped-down acoustic cover of “Would?” The cover track comes as part of a livestream all-star tribute to Alice In Chains’ legacy and late singer Layne Staley. Read more: Spotify Wrapped is showcasing the one song that got you through the year […]

Derek Sanders shares moving acoustic cover first recorded for his wife

Last month, Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade announced a solo EP titled My Rock And Roll Heart. The EP releases Feb. 14 or Valentine’s Day. Well, we’re nearly there and today Sanders dropped the next track from the record. The song is a cover of “But Lauren” by the local Tallahassee band Goodbye Love. Sanders previously […]

“Baby Shark” gets an emo makeover in acoustic cover

Baby Shark–the smash hit song of the summer by South Korea’s Pinkfong just got a makeover. And no, it’s not like another “Old Town Road” remix where someone just gives it a new hat. No ifs, ands or buts about it, musician David Sikabwe, better known as Going Spaceward, gave it a whole new makeover. […]

Watch Royal Teeth play an acoustic cover of "Heartbeats" by the Knife

Louisiana pop quartet Royal Teeth stopped by the Alternative Press office to perform an acoustic cover of “Heartbeats” by The Knife. Nora Patterson's soft soprano blends well with the ambient lead and acoustic guitars, and guitarist Gary Larsen's harmonies tie the whole song together. Watch the group perform this soothing cover with a calm and […]

Watch I Prevail perform an acoustic cover of Linkin Park's "In The End"

Watch I Prevail perform an acoustic cover of the Linkin Park classic “In The End,” the last single off 2000’s Hybrid Theory. The Michigan five-piece opened for Pierce The Veil and Neck Deep earlier this Fall on the Made To Destroy Tour, and are now finishing up headlining the Rebels Without A Claus Tour with Sleepwave, Hotel Books and […]

Watch I Prevail perform "Stuck In Your Head" on APTV sessions

I Prevail played an acoustic version of their appropriately catchy track, “Stuck In Your Head,” for APTV sessions. The single is off their debut studio album, Lifelines, which just came out this Fall via Fearless Records. The band are fresh off the Made To Destroy Tour with Pierce The Veil and Neck Deep, and are […]

Watch Waterparks play an acoustic cover of Michelle Branch's "Everywhere"

Waterparks did an acoustic cover of “Everywhere” by Michelle Branch for APTV in partnership with PRS Guitars. Watch the Texas three-piece perform a song they describe as “much better than anything we’ll ever write.” Let us know what you think in the comments below! Make sure to subscribe to APTV for more acoustic covers from your […]

Watch Neck Deep frontman Ben Barlow cover Ed Sheeran's "Lego House"

Watch Neck Deep singer Ben Barlow perform Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House” for APTV acoustic sessions. Make sure to subscribe for more covers from all your favorite bands!  

Watch Black Stone Cherry cover the Marshall Tucker Band's "Can't You See"

Black Stone Cherry keep southern rock alive in honor of Carolina Rebellion 2016 with this cover of the Marshall Tucker Band's “Can't You See.”  Thank you to our friends at PRS GUITARS and ZIPPO ENCORE who helped make this video possible!  — CREDITS Video: Strati Hovartos, Possum Hill Editing: Bobby Makar  Segment Producer: Josh Bernstein  — Subscribe for more APTV Sessions  

PRS APTV Sessions: Memphis May Fire - "Speechless"

This week on APTV's Acoustic Weekends presented by PRS Guitars, we're very excited to bring you an acoustic performance by Memphis May Fire guitarist Kellen McGregor and vocalist Matty Mullins. The band, who rarely perform acoustic, treated us to this rendition of “Speechless.”  Stay tuned to APTV for new acoustic videos every weekend! All spring, we will […]

PRS APTV Sessions: Memphis May Fire - "Beneath The Skin"

This week on APTV's Acoustic Weekends presented by PRS Guitars, we're very excited to bring you an acoustic performance by Memphis May Fire guitarist Kellen McGregor and vocalist Matty Mullins. The band, who rarely perform acoustic, treated us to “Beneath The Skin.”  Stay tuned to APTV for new acoustic videos every weekend! All spring, we will be […]

PRS APTV Sessions: SayWeCanFly - "The Distance That Took You Away"

This week on APTV's Acoustic Weekends presented by PRS Guitars, SayWeCanFly covers “The Distance That Took You Away.” Stay tuned to APTV for new acoustic videos every weekend! All spring, we will be teaming up with PRS and their players to give you new spins on your favorite songs by them, plus some surprise covers! […]

PRS APTV Sessions: SayWeCanFly - "Hold Me Down" (Halsey cover)

This week on APTV's Acoustic Weekends presented by PRS Guitars, SayWeCanFly covers “Hold Me Down” by Halsey Stay tuned to APTV for new acoustic videos every weekend! All spring, we will be teaming up with PRS and their players to give you new spins on your favorite songs by them, plus some surprise covers! This […]

APTV Sessons: Never Shout Never cover Radiohead's "Karma Police"

Never Shout Never cover Radiohead's “Karma Police” at the APTV Studio for this Acoustic Weekend. Christofer Drew shares a distinct memory he has tied to the song they chose to cover–one of his favorites by Radiohead. “I remember seeing them at Coachella a few years back,” he begins. “When this song played, I was laying […]

Watch Jimmy Eat World singer Jim Adkins cover Rihanna's "Only Girl (In The World)"

Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins recently stopped by NME to perform an acoustic cover of Rihanna's “Only Girl (In The World).” Adkins was also featured as a guest on NPR's All Things Considered over the weekend, where he discussed the band's history as well as their new album, Damage. Check out the singer channeling his inner pop star, below. […]

Paramore cover the Cure's "In Between Days"

AP #298 cover stars Paramore covered the Cure's “In Between Days” on Sirius XM Hits 1. You can stream the full acoustic performance via the video below, then listen to the original and let us know what you think of Paramore's spin on this classic.  

Justin Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack) covers Alkaline Trio

In conjunction with the announcement that Motion City Soundtrack will be playing Warped Tour this year, vocalist Justin Pierre has posted the below video celebrating an artist that has played Warped Tours past, Alkaline Trio. Watch him perform a cover of “Blue In The Face” from Alkaline Trio's Good Mourning, below:

Song Premiere: No Tide, "At Your Funeral" (acoustic Saves The Day cover)

No Tide are set to release Winter Acoustics, an acoustic EP, on December 4 via Anchor Eighty Four Records. The EP will be available for free download that day at the Anchor Eighty Four website. We have a first look at track three, an acoustic cover of Saves The Day's “At Your Funeral.”  Listen below: