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The Onion's A.V. Club Goes Undercover
Jun 22, 2011
They don't make music at the Onion's A.V. Club, but they're facilitating some of the coolest stuff you can get your hands on: exclusive covers by the best bands out there.
Originally, recording a cover version of a song was a way for bands to try to capitalize on the success of a single that they thought had potential. These days it's more of a way for bands to pay tribute to their influences, or just to do something fun. The A.V. Club Undercover series combines a bit of both of those attitudes. Touring bands stop in and pick a cover from a list of famous songs chosen by staffers and readers, then the A.V. Club posts a video of the performance. Not only is it a great way for bands to reach new audiences, it's a real treat for existing fans. After all, who wouldn't be drawn in by the Mountain Goats singing Jawbreaker's "Boxcar" or Of Montreal tackling "Fell In Love With a Girl" by the White Stripes?
Undercover is only in its second year, but it's a truly Character Approved series that I hope sticks around for a long time.
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