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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soccer Mommy Covers Pavement's ‘Gold Soundz' for ‘Like a Version'
Soccer Mommy (a.k.a. Sophie Allison) has shared a stellar rendition of Pavement's 'Gold Soundz' as part of her recent appearance on Like a Version, the long-running covers segment from Australian radio station triple j. Recorded during Allison's recent Australian tour in June, the two-song set began with a standard original, which in this case was 'Abigail,' the final single from Soccer Mommy's 2024 album Evergreen. More from Billboard Connie Francis, 'Who's Sorry Now' Singer, Dies at 87 Five Years Post-Rehab, $uicideboy$ Are 'Grateful to be Alive' - And Maybe Even Happy Jelly Roll Celebrated His 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Hosting Gig By Chokeslamming Logan Paul Through His Desk The cover portion of the set saw Allison and her band turn their attention to 1994, sharing a bittersweet version of 'Gold Soundz' – the second single from Pavement's second LP, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain. 'I chose this song 'cause I love Pavement,' Allison said in a post-performance interview. 'I'm a huge Pavement fan. I've actually covered another Pavement song before, but I just always really liked this one and I thought it fit my voice nicely. 'I think it's just really catchy. It gets stuck in your head,' she added. 'It has a nice melody and nice guitar parts. I really like the jangliness of the guitars in this song. I think that's what drew me to it.' Indeed, Allison has certainly shown her love of Pavement in the past. In 2022, Soccer Mommy was invited to perform at Pavements 1933 to 2022, the indie rock outfit's New York City pop-up museum, where she shared covers of 'Here,' 'Gold Soundz,' and 'Spit on a Stranger.' The following year, Soccer Mommy's Karaoke Night EP featured covers of Taylor Swift, Slowdive, Sheryl Crow, and R.E.M., while opening with a recorded rendition of Pavement's 'Here.' 'I do love Pavement,' Allison continued. 'I really, really love Pavement. I first discovered Pavement when I was in high school, and that's kind of when I got really into them, and especially Slanted and Enchanted was my favorite album. But I've just always really liked them. 'It was one of those bands that I got into in high school and never grew out of, and particularly there's a little bit of a renaissance right now with them kind of touring again and doing stuff together. So I think that's why it's fresh in the mind.' Pavement have been sporadically active since their 2022 reunion, with a run of international tour dates taking place since. More recently, they've also been the subject of the aptly-titled Pavements, an experimental semi-fictional biopic directed by Alex Ross Perry which was officially released in June. For his part, Perry has expressed his love of Soccer Mommy's nascent cover, commenting on triple j's Instagram post of the track, 'I extremely support this.' Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions. Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process. View Soccer Mommy's cover of Pavement's 'Gold Soundz' below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
ABC News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Soccer Mommy guest programs rage
Joining us for the very first time this weekend is Nashville's indie-rock darling Soccer Mommy. Currently touring in support of her most recent album Evergreen , Sophie Allison aka Soccer Mommy, was recently in the country for the Australian leg of her tour and swung by the rage studio while she was in town. She's got four albums to her name plus multiple EPs, including a recently released 'stripped' version of her new record Evergreen , as well as multiple accolades which include landing on Double J's 50 Best Album's list in 2022, and a Grammy nomination for her second LP Color Theory . So, it's no surprise that the singer-songwriter has lined up a stellar playlist showcasing her vast musical knowledge and career influences, and we can't wait! Here's a sample of what's in store: SZA ft. TY DOLLA $IGN – Hit Different BRITNEY SPEARS – Oops! I Did It Again COCTEAU TWINS - Bluebeard SASAMI – Honeycrash MY BLOODY VALENTINE - Soon Join Soccer Mommy as she guest programs rage this Saturday July 5 from 10:30am and 12:45am on ABC TV.
BBC News
05-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
West Midlands Metro tram journeys surpass pre-Covid levels
Passenger numbers on the West Midlands Metro have surpassed pre-Covid to 8.3 million journeys were made over the past year, a 53.7% increase over 2023, and passing the eight million recorded in 2019, according to Department for Transport (DfT) increase follows significant investment in the network, including three new stops being added in Birmingham in 2022 and connecting with the railway and bus stations in Wolverhampton, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) first phase of the extension between Wednesbury and Dudley is due to open later this year. Construction work on the next phase to Merry Hill is also under will also be a new link to Digbeth in Birmingham, with all extensions being paid for by the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), funding awarded by the April last year a report stated that expanding the tram network carried an "enormous cost" that may prove difficult to in November's Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would provide funding for the link from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill, a plan that had been beset with rising were also suspended for several months in November 2021 after cracks were found in the bodywork of trams. Sophie Allison, managing director of Midland Metro Limited, said: "These welcome figures come just weeks after our recent satisfaction survey showed that customer satisfaction also continues to reach new heights and, as we look towards further expansion, our focus will be on further enhancing the passenger experience for the thousands of people who rely on us every day."The continued growth and popularity of the Metro is a testament to the region's commitment to improving transport for everyone."Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker said he welcomed the figures, adding that the continued investment in the infrastructure supported the region's future development."Passenger numbers on the Metro are back to where they should be, and that's a direct result of the investment in our network," he said."Topping 8.3 million journeys shows that people trust the Metro to get them to the places they need to be, including work and school." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
