Our next Music Monday features a sampling of songs covered by artists in a different tone.  Attempting a cover can sometimes be lazy or just downright awful but every now and then it brings a new dimension to a tune you thought you already knew.

First up is an artist named the  #1 best new solo artist of 2010 by Paste Magazine followed by a  few other inde covers of songs you may be familiar with.

Lissie – “Pursuit Of Happiness” (Kid Cudi)

Passion Pit – “Tonight, Tonight” (Smashing Pumpkins)

The Tallest Man on Earth – “Graceland” (Paul Simon)

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