Best Acoustic Covers - August
August, just like July and June, brought me “only” four acoustic covers, but this time there are some real surprises in the mix.
Poker Face - Acoustic - trolly
We start with Poker Face, one of Lady Gaga’s iconic hits that instantly takes me back to summers at the beach, when school felt a million miles away. This version comes from trolly, who already impressed me earlier this year with his cover of Happy. Matching that level was no easy task, but he’s pulled it off again, sticking to his winning formula of guitar and vocals. Where Gaga’s original is bold, electronic, and packed with attitude, trolly strips it down to something more personal, without losing the catchiness of the song.
The Fairweather - Espresso
The second cover introduces us to a brand-new acoustic project: The Fairweather. Some of you might recognize the voice behind it — Sheffield, whose track All That Matters spent months in my All of Acoustic 2025 playlist. Here, he reinterprets Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024 mega-hit, probably last year’s most streamed pop anthem. Instead of glossy pop production, we get a barebones acoustic setting, just guitar and voice, which gives the song a completely different character.
Closing Time - Joanne Bird
Next is Closing Time, a true classic, reimagined by Joanne Bird. This version is fully acoustic, with guitar, cello, and double bass creating a soft, organic texture. I’ve always felt that the original, built on electric guitar and piano, never fully matched the bittersweet mood of closing down a bar at the end of the night. Joanne’s acoustic take, on the other hand, captures that scene perfectly, with a mix of intimacy and nostalgia.
Agony - Katy Pinke, Will Graefe
And finally, a cover I never expected to come across: Agony by Yung Lean. The original, led by piano and slightly off-kilter vocals, is already haunting in its own way. But Katy Pinke and Will Graefe managed to take it somewhere new, using acoustic guitar and airy synths to create an almost ethereal vibe.
That wraps up August’s discoveries, which one caught you off guard the most?