Disclaimer: Listening to these AI covers may cause extreme nostalgia, sudden air-guitar solos, and a very confused sense of time. Side effects include hearing your favourite songs in ways you never imagined — and loving every second of it. Proceed with an open mind and a willingness to rock, swoon, or dance like it’s a different era entirely.
Oasis — ‘Wonderwall’ (60’s Motown Blues & Soul AI Cover)
Ever wondered what your favourite Britpop anthem would sound like if it were made in the ’60s? Imagine swapping the crashing guitar riffs and bold drum lines that powered Liam Gallagher’s iconic vocals for a raspy, soulful tone straight out of Motown blues. Well, with AI covers, one of the things we definitely don’t have to do is imagine. In this cover, the smooth and stripped-back drums fuse with the sleekness of the bass to create a soulful rendition of one of Oasis’ most acclaimed hits.
The depth of the AI vocal also brings in a new element to this track with a more “seasoned” and “rough” voice, changing the perspective of the original message of: A youngster who is going through a difficult time and looks to this ‘imaginary friend’ or a concept of salvation for help. The cover portrays more sorrow and loss than the brightness and hope that the original version conveys.
Evanescence — ‘Bring Me To Life’ (1950’s Soul & Rock AI Cover)
The emo rock anthem of the 2000s has been transformed with the help of the AI cover wave, turning it into a soulful and heartfelt rendition instead of the blistering anger and mercilessness that the original nu-metal version presented. The cover opens with an angelic harmony in the key of the original song, bathing it in a soft light juxtaposing the harsh darkness of the original.
The jazz-inspired vocals create a jarring yet enjoyable contrast between Evanescence’s ‘Bring Me To Life’ and AI’s take on it. As the bassline and hi-hats join the mix, the choir-esque harmonies melt together with the main vocals to create an R&B-infused soul cover. The bridge recreates the richness that the original bridge brings as it creates depth through the fullness of the harmony.
t.A.T.u. — ‘All The Things She Said’ (Symphonic Opera AI Cover)
t.A.T.u.’s greatest hit of all time, with its genre-defying nature as it combines pop, Eurodance, and alternative rock. But would anyone have imagined, with the song already covering such a wide range of genres, how it would sound in an operatic symphony of swelling melodies with the same haunting tune that the original version uses?
Well, that’s exactly what this AI cover delivers — swelling melodies that sound like they were played by a live orchestra, overlaid with heart-wrenching choir arrangements and a clear and bold main operatic vocal that leads the charge. This cover is one that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps as it sounds like a piece that would belong in a period drama.
50 Cent — ‘In Da Club’ (Hard Rock AI Cover)
“Go shawty, it’s your birthday, we’re gonna party like it’s your birthday.” Now imagine those same lyrics, not over a slick hip-hop beat, but while headbanging and two-stepping to roaring guitars. This cover completely ditches the laid-back swagger of the original, injecting it instead with pure dad-rock grit.
Channeling the anthemic energy of early 2000s Nickelback, every searing guitar strum and pounding drum hit radiates intensity, transforming the club anthem into a fiery hard rock banger. With raw, emotionally charged vocals, it feels less like a cover and more like a full-blown reinvention — familiar, yet entirely reborn.
Michael Jackson — ‘Smooth Criminal’ (Reggae AI Cover)
Ever thought you would be able to let loose and relax to Michael Jackson’s intense and fast-paced track ‘Smooth Criminal’? Well, now you can with the chill and relaxing reggae version of the track, complete with the trumpets and plucky guitar lines that make you feel like you’re on a private island in the middle of the sea sipping on a fresh coconut.
This cover is a complete 180-degree shift from the original track — masking the serious message and lyrics like, “He came into her apartment, he left the bloodstains on the carpet,” from the original song in a cloak of slowed-down beats. This AI cover is definitely perfect to get your groove on, the perfect way to listen to your favourite song even when you want to relax.
Earth, Wind & Fire — ‘September’ (2000’s Pop Punk AI Cover)
Reminiscent of tracks by Simple Plan, All-American Rejects, Green Day, and so many more 2000s pop punk veterans, this song definitely adds musical richness to the already feel-good nature of the original track. The raw shredding guitar with the chaotic banging drums mix together to recreate the original melody of the classic by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Focusing more on the extent, capabilities, and applications of AI, the track feels like an authentic original song by a legitimate artist. With the addition of adlibs, bridges, and backing vocals, it feels as though it was one that was painstakingly produced. This track is definitely a measure of what AI is able to do with a simple prompt and idea.
Billie Eilish — ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ (Big Band Jazz AI Cover)
Time travel back to the 1930s and 1940s with this bouncy AI cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’. Switching the main vocals to being performed by a male instead, the song is an explosive and vibrant experience that reinterprets the softness and delicate nature of the warmth that the original track captures. This song adds a larger-than-life and extravagant touch to it, juxtaposing the airy and dreamlike qualities of Billie Eilish’s voice.
What was once a tender, intimate song is transformed into a show-stopping number, full of brass, bounce, and big band flair. The track captures the glamour of old Hollywood and the energy of a bustling jazz club, with lively horn sections, rhythmic piano, and crisp percussion bringing the romance to life in a new, theatrical way. The result feels like a love letter to both eras, a seamless fusion of Billie’s modern melancholy and the timeless exuberance of vintage swing, making it easy to imagine it soundtracking a dazzling Broadway-style musical.
Radiohead — ‘Creep’ (Blues AI cover)
If Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ didn’t stick a knife in your heart before, this blues-inspired AI cover is sure to give you the blues. Being the only cover on the list that changes the lyrics to fit the era that the cover mimics, the lyrics say, “I want a body, strong and true, I want a soul made whole,” instead of the original, “I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul.”
The grandiose, resonant vocals, dripping with emotion and grit, breathe new life into the song’s despair, each note feeling like a confession laid bare. Backed by a slow, moody guitar riff and a mournful harmonica, the cover transforms ‘Creep’ from an anthem of alienation into a timeless blues ballad of heartbreak.
The White Stripes — ‘Seven Nation Army’ (Funk & Soul AI cover)
Somehow, this slow funk/soul version of ‘Seven Nation Army’ brings out the track’s trademark seductive energy by backing it up with the glamour and grandiosity of the ’70s. The smooth vocals give the track a sleek touch that sets it apart from the crashing rock style of the original.
Backed by trumpets, the cover brings the original song back in time while keeping the trademark bassline that the track has. The soaring guitar solo brings in another element of the slickness that the era and the original song have in common.
Spice Girls — ‘Wannabe’ (Glam Rock AI Cover)
This cover gives you “everything you really want, you really, really want.” Gone is the girly and flirty vibe of the original version of ‘Wannabe’ by the Spice Girls. Reminiscent of a Guns N’ Roses or Kiss track with the piercing high notes, the sass and playful attitude that the original song had is repurposed into blistering anger, sounding more like an ultimatum than advice.
Screaming vocals dominate the track, carrying the emotional intensity of classic rock while staying true to the genre’s fierce, rebellious spirit. Every guitar riff and thunderous drumbeat amplifies the sense of urgency and raw power, transforming a bubblegum pop anthem into a hard-hitting, headbanging rock experience — still as catchy as the original.
To wrap up this list of the coolest, most bizarre crossovers we could find in the world of AI covers, this list helps to visualise and put into perspective its incredible capabilities when it comes to the world of music creation. Outside of creating a song completely from scratch, the application of AI reimagining existing songs is a more fun and low-stakes way of enjoying its capabilities.
AI applied in the world of music creation can be an incredibly helpful tool but can oftentimes strip any personality and individuality from the tracks that are created from the ground up. These covers, however, incorporate the trademark elements from your favourite classics, infusing them with different elements to create something cool and enjoyable. As much as these tracks would be stuck in our head with how catchy they are, we’ve got to agree that nothing beats the original tracks.
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