Rivers Cuomo uploaded 16 cover recordings to YouTube, mostly acoustic and lo-fi. Many tracks appear to have been recorded between 2018 and 2021 and often run only 30 to 90 seconds. The uploads include segments of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” plus covers of Nirvana’s “Drain You” and “Lithium.” Full-length takes appear for André 3000’s “Hey Ya” and Harry Nilsson’s “Without You,” and a near complete version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” includes additional percussion. Other covers include Radiohead’s “Creep,” Post Malone’s “Congratulations,” Green Day’s “When I Come Around,” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” among others. One unusual recording hums the melody of Robert Schumann’s “Traumerei.” The origins and upload context remain unclear, with no acknowledgment provided.
"The strangest of the lot has Cuomo humming with piano the melody of composer Robert Schumann's "Traumerei," a composition from the 1838 collection known as Kinderscenen, or Scenes from Childhood. Check out all the recordings here. The 16 covers and the origins of their uploads remain a mystery, with Rolling Stone reporting that Cuomo hasn't acknowledged posting the songs or given any context for his reasoning."
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