Covers to Listen to on Repeat

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Familiar songs, completely new feelings
There’s something addictive about a great cover. You already know the lyrics. You already know the melody. But when someone else sings it, the emotion shifts. Sometimes it’s softer. Sometimes it’s stripped down. Sometimes it feels like a completely different song.
Here are covers — from modern reinterpretations to nostalgic throwbacks — that deserve a permanent spot on your repeat list.

Olivia Dean – “The Dress” (Cover)
Olivia Dean’s take on “The Dress” feels intimate and restrained in the best way. Her warm tone and emotional control make the song feel personal — like she’s letting you in on something private.

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Flea – “Thinking Bout You” (Frank Ocean Cover)
Flea’s version of “Thinking Bout You” is minimal and raw. It doesn’t try to compete with the original — instead, it leans into vulnerability. The stripped-down feel makes the lyrics land differently.

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Gwyneth Paltrow & Huey Lewis – “Cruisin’”
From the film Duets, Gwyneth Paltrow’s version of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin’” is warm and nostalgic. It’s smooth, easy listening — the kind of cover that feels like golden-hour music.

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Miley Cyrus – “Heart of Glass” (Blondie Cover)
Miley’s live cover of “Heart of Glass” gave the disco classic a gritty, modern edge. Her raspy tone adds power while keeping the original’s iconic energy intact.

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Justin Bieber – “Snooze” (SZA Cover)
Justin Bieber’s live cover of “Snooze” feels stripped-down and effortless. His softer delivery adds a gentle vulnerability that complements the original without overpowering it.

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Anderson .Paak – “Maps” (Yeah Yeah Yeahs Cover)
Anderson .Paak’s cover of “Maps” transforms the indie-rock original into something soulful and groove-heavy. He adds warmth and rhythm while still preserving the emotional core of the song.

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Why Covers Stay on Repeat
A great cover doesn’t erase the original — it expands it. It lets you hear a song through someone else’s voice, someone else’s perspective.
Sometimes the cover becomes your favorite version.
Sometimes it just reminds you why you loved the song in the first place.
Either way, these are the kinds of tracks that don’t just get one listen.
They get replayed.