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Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless Covers Elvis Costello’s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding” for Fearless Records at Home Live Stream

The Pretty Reckless front woman Taylor Momsen participated in the Fearless Records’ Fearless At Home virtual music festival this past weekend on Saturday, May 9th, and performed a cover of Elvis Costello’s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding” during her set. The virtual festival took place in order to raise money for Crew Nation, a global relief fund raising money for live music crews who are currently out of work.

Momsen’s cover of the Costello classic is slower and less energetic, and much more fitting considering current global circumstances, and the purpose of the festival. The somber vocal performance provided by Momsen over her acoustic guitar backing is both delicate and powerful, as Momsen delivers an uplifting and enlightening rendition of the song. While her cover doesn’t entirely fit the mold of the original, the cover is fitting with the times, and performed with grace and beauty.

Momsen and The Pretty Reckless signed with Fearless Records just last week, and the band announced plans to release new music soon following their signing. The band was initially set to tour this spring following the release of their music, but both the release date of their new album, Death By Rock and Roll, as well as their tour have been postponed.

The band’s last stint of touring saw them performing live with Soundgarden during their last performance prior to the untimely death of Chris Cornell. Momsen herself performed with Soundgarden during Chris Cornell tribute concert, joining surviving members to sing “Rusty Cage.”

Photo Credit: Pamela Lin

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Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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