“Bite The Hand” (Boygenius Cover)
For the next installment of my September “mini-series”… The music of super band Boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus) has been taking over me in the past month. There’s […]
Category Archives: Covers
Re: “Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi 竹内 まりや Guitar + Keys Cover by Gabriel Basco & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
My dear friend Gabriel Basco added some lovely keys over my guitar cover of Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love” last week, and I’m loving the little digital collaboration we’ve got going […]
“Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi 竹内 まりや Cover)
This 1984 Japanese “city pop” which took over me last winter has always had such an infectious vibe — infectious enough that I finally decided to revisit it and record […]
Ten Years and Half a Million Views Later
I just realized my YouTube has had up to HALF a MILLION views across my channel since starting it 10 years ago. I never had any intention for it except […]
“Lose Yourself To Dance” (Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams Cover)
I’ve been rediscovering Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories album all of June, and I’ve been feeling this funk-guitar track for a while now. Since I’ve no drummer or any other kind […]
I’m “Going Away,” I’m Going My Way (Meg & Dia Cover)
In honor of being home, and in being stoked for Meg & Dia’s reunion tour this coming summer, here’s a little porch session, from me to you. “‘Cause finally it’s […]
“Dancing With A Stranger” (Sam Smith, Normani Cover by Samantha Kromphold & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
“I wasn’t even goin’ out tonight But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind I know exactly what I have to do I don’t wanna be alone […]
“Stay With Me” (Sam Smith Cover by Garth Garcia & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
Garth Garcia and I performed a little last-minute rendition of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” for Shekinah’s 25th birthday in Cerritos, CA earlier this March. We had all met through […]
I Swear This Is The “Last One” (The Aces Cover)
“You’ve kept me sleepless every night, I swear this is the last one Tryin’ to brush you off but you keep stumblin’ into my songs … I don’t need another […]
In the “Undertow” (Warpaint Cover)
Why you wanna blame me for your troubles? Ah ah ah, you better learn your lesson yourself… Now I’ve got you in the undertow Now I’ve got you in the […]
“Yesterday Once More” (The Carpenters Cover)
Embracing these gentler moments. When I was young I’d listen to the radio Waitin’ for my favorite songs When they played I’d sing along, it made me smile Inspired by […]
“Let Me” Be Your (Wo)man (Zayn Cover)
With lots of time spent more at home, in my room, tending to my love of music, health and self, I’ve been feeling this song a lot lately — and […]
I’ll Be Your Whatever You Want, “Cannonball” (The Breeders Cover)
Channeling my inner 90’s child. 💣 This 1993 alternative rock anthem from The Breeders was and still is iconic of its time. Almost seen as the band’s “one hit wonder,” […]
“Use Somebody” (Kings Of Leon Cover by Jess Barnard & Rachel Ann Cauilan)
Jess had the brilliant idea of doing a collab once again — and the @jesssbarnard x @rachelcansea Seattle by LA collab continues! ✈️ I think I need to make a trip to […]
I Got Potential To Be “Somebody Special” (Nina Nesbitt Cover)
It’s been a long time coming, and I finally feel like I’m starting to find not only my sound, but myself, as well. It’s been quite the journey to 25; […]
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