40oz

Breaking Down the Cover Songs of Sublime’s ’40oz. to Freedom’

The ska-punk, reggae blend that Sublime would later explode with in the mid- to late-’90s wasn’t quite what cool kids were listening to in 1992. Pantera, Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots and even Megadeth were having memorable years with huge releases, but the third wave of ska, popularized in Orange…

The Best Cover Songs in the History of the Universe

You’re at a show, standing amid a sea of music-loving concert-goers. In the middle of the 2-hour set, the band breaks into a sleek rendition of another artist’s tune. It’s usually a well-known track that pays homage to that artist, while allowing the band to add its own unique twist. It encourages sing-alongs and gives…