The Punks habitually cover “hipster” songs in a classical style — apparently to appeal to the aging cool kid demographic — which is why we’ve asked CEO Jared Gutstadt to curate this week’s YouTube Roundup, the theme of which is “Cover Songs.”
Check out a Jingle Punks cover, as well as a bevy of other tributes, below and share your favorite musical re-imaginings in the comments.
"Tighten Up," Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra
Jared Gutstadt: We took songs from the American Hipster songbook (MGMT, Strokes, White Stripes) and re-imagined them as arrangements for a civilized dinner party for the transitioning adult Hipster. Introducing – The Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra, w hich is our favorite "hipster approved" songs washed through the Mark Mothersbaugh filter. Check out our cover of The Black Keys "Tighten Up" here.
"Hurt," Johnny Cash
Amy-Mae Elliott: Get your hankies out...
"I Will Survive," Cake
Todd Wasserman: Easy one: Cake's "I Will Survive," though this version's not as good with the cuss words bleeped out.
"Come On Eileen," Save Ferris
Erica Swallow: Ska, baby! "Come on Eileen," covered by Save Ferris is hot. I'll hum this tune forever.
"Dazed and Confused," Aranda
Karen Hartline: The best band you've probably never heard of... Aranda! Kelly Clarkson even "covered" their songs "Whyyouwannabringmedown" and "All I Ever Wanted." (Disclosure--I went to high school with Aranda.)
"Bad Romance," Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Emily Banks: Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes on Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." And all the ladies want his romance (see the comments on t he video and you'll...
