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Brandon Boyd of Incubus Covers Beach House’s “Myth”

Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd just released a cover of Beach House’s “Myth,” from their 2012 album Bloom, according to Stereogum. The cover is the latest in a seemingly endless stream of homemade covers while artists remain isolated and away from their fans.

Boyd’s cover of “Myth” holds true to the melody of Beach House’s original, while stripping the instrumentation to a simple acoustic guitar with string accompaniments to Boyd’s vocals. The tenderness of Boyd’s voice adds emotional depth to the song, while the strings in the background allow the song to build and progress. The video is a perfect reflection of the cover, as a grand story of mermaids honoring the life of a fallen dragon is juxtaposed against the vintage-inspired, low quality style of film.

Incubus had planned a 2020 summer North American tour with 311 and Badflower, but the tour was ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The band most recently toured last year as they celebrated the 20th century of their breakout album Make Yourself.

While Beach House had not planned any tours in 2020, the band kept plenty busy throughout 2019. In addition to playing Psycho Las Vegas, Bellwether, and Just Like Heaven, Beach House toured throughout North America from March to August.

Photo Credit: Stephen Hoffmeister

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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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