Cover lovers unite! Every week this month, we curated and broadcast mixtapes composed entirely of artists covering other artists’ songs. Even the requests I couldn’t fit into the shows, I’ve added to a master playlist below (save and share!). Enjoy each of the four “Under The Covers” editions of Thematic Static and tune in each week — first on Thursdays at 9 a.m., and again Saturdays at 7 p.m. — for new themed sets.
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#ThematicStatic Playlist: 1/4/2024
Lucius – “Right Down The Line” (Gerry Rafferty)
Devo – “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (Rolling Stones)
Marta Zeakowska – “Today” (Jefferson Airplane)
Bully – “Turn To Hate” (Orville Peck)
Feist – “Inside and Out” (Bee Gees)
James Blake – “Limit To Your Love” (Feist)
Lola Kirke – “Take a Bow” (Madonna)
Sharon Jones – “Midnight Rider” (The Allman Brothers Band)
Johnny Cash – “Hurt” (Nine Inch Nails)
Nada Surf – “Where Is My Mind” (Pixies)
brother bird ft. Kevin Devine – “Blonde on Blonde” (Nada Surf)
The Darkness – “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” (Radiohead)
Jose Gonzalez – “Heartbeats” (The Knife)
Gillian Welch – “Black Star” (Radiohead)
#ThematicStatic Playlist: 1/11/2024
Milky Chance – “As It Was” (Harry Styles)
Fiona Apple – “Across The Universe” (The Beatles)
J Mascis – “Don’t Do Me Like That” (Tom Petty)
Yuna – “Thinking About You” (Frank Ocean)
Sonic Youth – “Superstar” (The Carpenters)
Dwight Yoakam – “Suspicious Minds” (Elvis Presley)
Charles Bradley – “Changes” (Black Sabbath)
Byanka – “Chica Material” (Madonna)
Talking Heads – “Take Me To The River” (Al Green)
Sure Sure – “This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody)” (Talking Heads)
#ThematicStatic Playlist: 1/18/2024
The Black Keys – “Crawling Kingsnake” (Big Joe Williams)
Patti Smith – “Gloria” (Them)
Lucy Dacus – “Dancing In The Dark” (Bruce Springsteen)
Lydia Luce – “True Love Waits” (Radiohead)
Black Pumas – “Fast Car” (Tracy Chapman)
Julia Jacklin – “Someday” (The Strokes)
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – “Goodbye Earl” (The Chicks FKA Dixie Chicks)
Maxwell – “This Woman’s Work” (Kate Bush)
Elliott Smith – “Thirteen” (Big Star)
The Cure – “World In My Eyes” (Depeche Mode)
Gary Jules – “Mad World” (Tears for Fears)
The New Pornographers – “Hey, Snow White” (Destroyer)
Wilco – “Space Oddity” (David Bowie)
#ThematicStatic Playlist: 1/25/2024
Angel Olsen – “Safety Dance” (Men Without Hats)
IDLES – “Damaged Goods” (Gang of Four)
Yaeji – “Passionfruit” (Drake)
Ted Leo – “Since U Been Gone/Maps” (Kelly Clarkson/Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
Smashing Pumpkins – “Landslide” (Fleetwood Mac)
Dolly Parton – “Shine” (Collective Soul)
Valerie June – “Fade Into You” (Mazzy Star)
Slothrust – “Pony” (Genuwine)
The Black Crowes – “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” (The Beatles)
Elmiene – “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” (Jeff Buckley)
Sturgill Simpson – “In Bloom” (Nirvana)
Japanese Breakfast – “Say It Ain’t So” (Weezer)