Redefining The Creative Spaces: Debunking Cover Songs
Hey there! It's been a while since I posted, but not to worry, I'm back! And as always with a new train of thought. Today we delve into the issue of cover songs and whether they should be front, and centre of an artist's strategy or not. Firstly what are covers? Well a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. In the more recent times covers have been tools used by artists to launch their careers and to create some form of an audience ahead of the release of their upcoming original content. It's a really good strategy, don't get me wrong, however it's a strategy and a modus operandi that I believe has grown old. Personally, I'm not in favour of artists who consistently do covers. I completely understand the possible impact and the reasons behind choosing such a route. I really believe that now more than ever, artists need to pres...