We’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes a great Live A Version cover and how disappointed we’ve felt the past few months seeing a spate of soundalike Like A Version covers that all seem to follow the same formula.
But if there’s one silver lining to that unfortunate raincloud it’s that a truly unique and spectacular Like A Version will stand out even more. That’s precisely what Brisbane indie pop outfit Cub Sport managed to achieve this morning.
The four-piece laid down a cover of Kanye West’s ‘Ultralight Beam’ that was soulful and epic, combining a chorus of swirling synth strings and distorted percussion with beautiful harmonies, building in a crescendo to a soaring guitar solo.
We recently ran through a few of our favourite Like A Version covers of the year so far, including Sarah Blasko’s incredible David Bowie cover, Guy Sebastian linking up with Paces, and Hey Geronimo mashing up Courtney Barnett and Regurgitator.
Check out our list of the best triple j Like A Version covers of 2016 so far!
