Brace yourself for an electrifying cover of ‘Simply The Best’ by Arcade Fortress.

Reimagining a classic pop anthem with such cult status is no small feat. Yet, Brit rockers Arcade Fortress deliver a commanding, confident performance, preserving the timeless melodic intensity of the original while bringing forward their unique, high-energy, punchy modern rock sound. This ain’t mimicry; it’s an honest, heart-on-your-sleeve cover that would make the late ‘Queen of Rock’ proud.

‘Simply The Best’ opens onto grungy riffs and that oh-so-familiar groove. The vocals, dripping with panache and personality, evoke a refreshingly raw punk rock energy that brings a colorful contrast as compared to Tina Turner’s unforgettable vocal delivery. There’s still plenty of Tina’s dramatic flair and emotional depth expressed through the vocals, hitting the sweet spot of familiarity vs originality.

Musically, this track feels like the brash, razor-sharp, rock ‘n’ rolla avatar of the original. Yes, that iconic keyboard melody stays intact while distortion-heavy guitars give it a modern, indie edge. Everything about this cover feels just that sharper and a little deeper into hard rock territory than Tina cared to venture.

Watch out for that sublime guitar solo just past the three-minute mark. Electrifying and damn near impossible not to rock out to. The track thunders through its 4-minute-plus runtime with a fiesty dynamism and assertiveness! Indicative of Arcade Fortress’s fearless approach to their music. We imagine that they would blast the roof off with their infectious energy and emotional grit during a live performance.

They’ve already drummed up quite a stellar reputation for delivering epic live performances, as they rock their way through London’s indie scene. If you’re into unapologetically dazzling indie rock, give this a listen!

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