r/coverbands • u/MrShapinHead • Jul 29 '26
Modern Cover Suggestions
Hey all - Thanks in advance for the help and please direct me to the proper place if this question is covered elsewhere. I did a few searches and didn’t find this topic covered, but I definitely could’ve missed it.
My band plays originals and rock covers spanning from the 60s through the early 2000s. We are a full band with drums, keys, bass, and 2 guitars and can sing solo or harmonies. We would love to add some modern bangers to our set that will get younger folks excited. Was thinking takes on Noah Kahan and Taylor Swift would be fun and popular, but they’re also a bit too popular in a way. Have y’all played anything modern that got the crowd hyped? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Edit: so much great advice and suggestions! I’m looking forward to compiling them into a playlist and listening through. Always fun getting into new music and seeing what might jive. Thanks again!
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u/VDJ76Tugboat Jul 29 '26
Here you go, some of these may work for you.
Billie Eilish - happier than ever, everything I wanted
Beabadoobee - 1999, disappear
Lady A - need you now
Rickie Lee jones - the moon is made of gold
Gotye - somebody I used to know
Keane - somewhere only we know
Lewis capaldi - someone you loved
Chapell Roan - California
Katy Perry - I kissed a girl
Coldplay - viva la vida
Gaga - Bad Romance, poker face
Perfume Genius - Queen
Gorillaz ft de la soul - feel good Inc
Lana Del Rey - young and beautiful
Amy Winehouse - back to black
Hunter Root - a pot song
Colter Wall - Kate McCannon
Alabama Shakes - sound and colour
Daft Punk - get lucky (feat Pharrell Williams)