Watch Jagwar Ma Cover Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’

Australia radio station Triple J likes to host the brilliantly named ‘Like A Version’ series, in which very good bands cover very good songs by other great bands. Usually the studio looks like a haven of happiness, but this takes the biscuit. Jagwar Ma decided to pop in, wearing the most ridiculous surf attire (proof if ever it was needed that Australia is enjoying a sweltering summer).

The Aussie band released their ‘Howlin” debut last year, but this cover of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’ comes from a different dimension. It’s sexy, doused in funk and it contains an unexpected Ace of Base refrain to conclude.

Watch Jagwar Ma perform ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?’



Jagwar Ma have also confirmed Moko for support on the following UK dates:

MAY 2014
10 Manchester, Academy 2
11 Leeds, Cockpit
13 Birmingham, HMV Library
14 London, Brixton Electric