Phoebe Rings Covers Yoon Sang

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Photo by Amanda Cheng

New Zealand dream pop artists Phoebe Rings have released the second in their covers series. Last month saw them release a cover of Beach House's "Astronaut." Last week they released a cover of Yoon Sang's "Between the Hidden Hours." While the original is a piano ballad, Phoebe Rings chose to go with a more lush, full band version. It's an absolutely gorgeous version of the song, feeling very cinematic in its scope. Even not understanding a single lyric, the emotion and vibe of the song is perfectly captured and translated by Crystal Choi's vocal performance. It's a mesmerizing song that will have you rushing to hear Yoon Sang's original, if you're unfamiliar like we were. It's the perfect cover to get even more excited for Phoebe Rings' trip into New England for multiple shows next week.

You can hear Phoebe Rings' version of "Between the Hidden Hours" below. The single is out now on Carpark Records. For more on Phoebe Rings, check out the band's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song, and include a headlining show November 30 at Deep Cuts, and shows opening for The Beths at Royale in Boston and Fete Music Hall in Providence.


11/24 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle ^

11/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron &

11/26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre &

11/28 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall &

11/29 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre &

11/30 – Boston, MA @ Deep Cuts *

12/02 – Boston, MA @ Royale &

12/03 – Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall &

12/04 – New York, NY @ Night Club 101 +

12/05 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount &

12/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer &

12/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's ~

12/09 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club &

12/10 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club &

12/11 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd =


^ Carpark 25th Anniversary Show w/ Cootie Catcher, Good Flying Birds

* Carpark 25th Anniversary Show w/ Skylar Spence, Jake Mandell

+ w/ Natalie Wilson

~ Carpark 25th Anniversary Show w/ Speedy Ortiz, Dylan Baldi (solo set)

= Carpark 25th Anniversary Show w/ Ducks Ltd., Geologist

& w/ The Beths

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