The Hottest Thing From The North To Come Out Of The South

Mia “Heroes” – This is not to be confused with MIA, whose “Galang” was posted here less than two weeks ago. This Mia is a German electro pop band, and this is their German-language cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes.” In a way, it seems more like an adaptation than a straight cover version. There are so many liberties taken with the arrangement and vocal melody that it seems more like their own song with interpolations of “Heroes”‘ melodic themes.

Ssion “I Think I Got Something To Prove” – Bratty punk-pop, basically. Memorable lyrics: “If I was hot, this would sound like…THE STROKES!/ If I was smart, this would sound like…PAVEMENT!”