For most lucky Aussies, it’s been a short working week – but that doesn’t detract from the excitement that Friday instils in us, and as always, one of the greatest treats on the glorious day is our favourite radio program, Like A Version.
This week is a very special instalment, with the one and only garage rock royalty, Jebediah, who are currently on their epic 20th Anniversary national tour (see dates below) taking over the ABC studios for a smoking hot cover of The Chemical Brother’s fresh tune, ‘Go’.
Lead singer Kevin Mitchell speaking with Matt and Alex on their love for the dance music titans, “I can remember in the first share house I lived in there were Chemical Brothers CDs, this is going back to I guess the mid ’90s, and I’m sure we would have done a Big Day Out tour that they [The Chemical Brothers] were on.”
On the odd choice of song, Mitchell hilariously explained, “I just think Australia has been waiting 20 years to hear me rap, and I thought, now is the time to do it, time to give ’em what they want” as host Alex introduces the Like A Version through laughter, “alright, taking the place of Q-Tip, this is Kevin Mitchell and Jebediah performing like a version covering The Chemical Brother’s track ‘Go’.”
We won’t say much except that Kev actually killed it and the band are looking as tight as ever, we can’t wait to hit up their anniversary gig. Check out Jebediah’s belter of a Like A Version right here:
This year has witnessed some amazing Like A Versions, we’ve seen a group eclipse an original, a rising local band sent Australia into a tailspin with their ultimate alt-rock mashup, and that’s not to mention the moment our hearts stopped when #1 Dad’s gave FKA twigs a serious run for her money or Hiatus Kaiyote’s potential front runner for best of the year.
Compare with The Chemical Brothers original:
And enjoy a Jebediah classic, ‘Leaving Home’:
Jebediah 20th Anniversary 2015 Tour Dates
Friday, 12th June 2015
The Tivoli, Brisbane
w/Screamfeeder
Wednesday 17th June 2015
The Corner Hotel, Richmond,
w/Bodyjar
Thursday, 18th June 2015
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
w/Adalita
Friday, 19th June 2015 – SOLD OUT
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
w/Fur
Saturday, 20th June 2015 – SOLD OUT
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
w/Fur
Thursday, 25th June 2015
HQ, Adelaide
w/Red Jezabel
Friday, 26th June 2015 – SOLD OUT
Astor Theatre, Perth
w/Turnstyle
Friday, 25th June 2015 – JUST ANNOUNCED
Astor Theatre, Perth
w/Turnstyle
Friday 26 June 2015 – SOLD OUT
Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
w/ Turnstyle
Saturday 27 June – SOLD OUT
Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
w/ Red Jezebel
Sun 28 June – FINAL PERTH SHOW ON SALE NOW
Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
w/ Beaverloop
