So if you, like most people, have been listening to top 40 radio, you may have heard this new song going around. As the first single for the chart topping album "Lasers" by Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On" has been getting tons of air time and is quickly filling up listeners iPods and cell phones. At first listen the song sounds great. The song has a great positive message, especially for the minority African - American's of the U.S. Basically it discuses the current problems that minorities face in today's culture and that even when the going get's tough, as the cliche goes, the show must go on.
Of course all that sounds great, however back in 2004 the indie band Modest Mouse released the song "Float On." Similar to "The Show Goes On" Modest Mouse's signature single discusses the idea that even when things seem bad, you must look for the good in every situation. Besides having very similar themes, both songs also feature the exact same melody, based off of Pachebel's Canon.
Personally I don't think it's just a coincidence, but of course you can decide yourself. Take a listen.
) But surprisingly, the right song redone by the right band can make even the worst songs into something fresh and new. "Friday" by Crash City for instance took a cookie cutter pop song with questionable lyrics and vocals and made it into a decent, self respecting song. 
. The original song was catchy and quickly went viral with some mechanic wrist movements, but 
's version is sweet, slow, and sung from the perspective of their lead vocalist, Nick Santino, as a guy rather than a diva. 
was popular a few years ago, but was briefly resurrected as a cover by 
. With less autotune and drum machines and more screaming and guitars, 
is a great electronic song, if the Owl Cityesque melody does not suit your taste, try 
. They start off with the normal intro, but once the vocals come in, it is no longer Ben Gibbards smooth singing but Ross Kenyon's signature screaming and the trademark loud guitars of Confide's metal sound. 
a song made by 
. Another cover of the same song is done by 
struck a chord with both avid R&B and pop listeners, but left rock fans with something to be desired. Fortunately, pop punk Baltimore based band 
took it upon themselves to fill that void. Their version is fast moving with All Time Low's usual, pop with a punch sound, but Rihanna's catchy lyrics. 
the song is chill and quiet, with a soothing violin and cello supporting the sincere vocals. But suddenly, the tempo speeds up, the piano and percussion come in, and the singing becomes louder and more upbeat (with some screaming for emphasis). But as the song again regresses to a slower pace, they still maintain the same appeal and good qualities without losing the listener's interest.
has charmed listeners with it's carrying piano line and uplifting message. Scott and Seth Avett's voices blend together seamlessly to create a warm sound that fits their introspective lyrics perfectly. They are so synchronized, it's easy to believe that they are brothers.
With a pulsating bass drum punctuating the singing, the piano part and the rhythymic tambourine keep the music pulsing and provides a more upbeat sound while still retaining The Avett Brother's trademark sound. 
In this song they utilize dark guitar chords, pounding drums, and a pulsating bass line that carries the whole song, and for some strange reason, it really suits them. For some bands this would be chaos and dischord, but for the New Politics, it makes their music all the more poignant.