B-Side Guys

Some cover versions begin as tributes and evolve into origin stories. For Close to Monday’s Ann, their interpretation of Duran Duran’s “Come Undone” started with rediscovered footage of her younger self, dancing to the original – a moment that bridges the distance between childhood dreams and their realization.

The European electronic duo, fresh off their first U.S. mini-tour, approaches the 1993 classic with reverence for its dreamy essence while filtering it through their distinctly modern sensibilities. Where Duran Duran’s version floated on oceanic guitars and Simon Le Bon’s otherworldly vocals, Close to Monday creates depth through layers of crystalline synthesizers and carefully constructed electronic textures.

Producer Alexander’s arrangements honor the original’s hypnotic quality while pushing it firmly into contemporary territory. The production bears hallmarks of their CHVRCHES-adjacent electronic approach, but maintains enough space for Ann’s vocals to weave through the mix with ghostlike grace. It’s a delicate balance – preserving the song’s emotional core while reconstructing its skeletal structure entirely.

The cover arrives as Close to Monday continues building momentum, having placed multiple times in the Deutsche Alternative Charts and collected film festival awards for their visual work. Their choice to reimagine “Come Undone” feels particularly apt – the song’s themes of transformation and self-discovery mirror their own artistic evolution, represented in their new runic logo combining symbols for strength, success, and time’s flow.

As a preview of their upcoming EP “World Turtles,” this cover suggests an artist duo equally comfortable exploring both personal history and future possibilities. Their social media challenge #heychildstaywild extends the song’s narrative beyond mere nostalgia, inviting listeners to reconnect with their own childhood aspirations. It’s a fitting approach for a band whose name evokes those liminal moments between dreams and waking – when anything still feels possible.