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Rewriting the Rules of the Cover Song – Meet the Phokupps [Episode 198]
Description
On the latest APV podcast, we sat down with the Phokupps—an exciting, unique cover band with a name that’s as playful as their sound (yes, it’s a nod to pho noodles). Known for taking songs you know and flipping them on their head, the Phokupps blend their wide-ranging musical tastes into reimagined versions of classics and current hits, often making them more danceable or giving them a whole new vibe. We talked about how the band formed, what inspires their unique spin on covers, and their exciting leap into original music. They even treated us to a stripped-down acoustic performance of their heartfelt new track, “Can I Have This Dance.” Tune in to meet the Phokupps!
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