SIMGE Covers Vol. 1: Holy City Zoo, Tango Machina, Black Clouds ++ More
New Jersey's music scene gets a jolt of gritty desert electricity with the release of SIMGE Covers Vol. 1. This compilation sees local acts sinking their teeth into the formidable discography of the indomitable Queens of the Stone Age. Holy City Zoo rips into the summer vibe with their rendition of "Feel Good Hit of the Summer," while Tango Machina tightens the grip with "How To Handle A Rope."
Adding to the fray, The Black Clouds storm in with a cover of "Monsters In Parasol" that’s as brooding as it is electrifying. Supplementing these are the poignant vocals of Paul Rosevear from Readymade Breakup, pouring soul into "First It Giveth," and The Purple Suns' hauntingly serene "The Long Slow Goodbye." With textures ranging from the starkly acoustic to the heavily distorted, Vol. 1 bleeds diversity.
Dive into this musical homage below, stream, or download the collection, and hit the comments with your thoughts and your wishes for who should be spotlighted in Volume 2.
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