call me maybe

Finally! Fearless Records has announced the details of the fifth installment of the Punk Goes Pop series which is set to be released on November 6th. It was well worth the wait since the lineup of covers seems to be one of the best yet. With covers from The Wanted, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Gotye, Michael Jackson and performed by bands like Breathe Carolina, Mayday Parade, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Maine, and We Came As Romans.

Check out the full track listing below and visit PunkGoes.com for the premiere and free download of Upon This Dawning‘s rendition of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe”. Also featured is Memphis May Fire‘s interpretation of “Grenade”, originally performed by Bruno Mars.

Track list for Punk Goes Pop 5:

1. Memphis May Fire – Grenade (Originally recorded by Bruno Mars)

2. Upon This Dawning – Call Me Maybe (Originally recorded by Carly Rae Jepsen)

3. Mayday Parade – Somebody That I Used To Know (Feat. Vic Fuentes) (originally recorded by Gotye)

4. We Came As Romans – Glad You Came (Originally recorded by The Wanted)

5. Like Moths To Flames – Some Nights (Originally recorded by Fun.)

6. Breathe Carolina – Billie Jean (Originally recorded by Michael Jackson)

7. Forever The Sickest Kids – We Found Love (Originally recorded by Rihanna)

8. Issues – Boyfriend (Originally recorded by Justin Bieber)

9. The Maine – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Feat. Adam Lazzara) (Originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper)

10. Crown The Empire – Payphone (Originally recorded by Maroon 5)

11. Craig Owens – Paradise (Originally recorded by Coldplay)

12. The Word Alive – Mercy (Originally recorded by Kanye West)

13. SECRETS – Ass Back Home (Originally recorded by Gym Class Heroes)

Danny Fernandes is a Canadian singer and songwriter. His song, “Hit Me Up” was released in 2011, but being in the US means we don’t always get to hear all those awesome songs from other countries. Thank goodness, Josh Ramsay was featured in this song (along with Belly) otherwise I probably would never have come across it. As you know (or should), Josh Ramsay is the frontman for the pop-punk band, Marianas Trench who we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing (check it out here). He’s also the mastermind behind Carly Rae Jepsen‘s hit, “Call Me Maybe”. “Hit Me Up” is a great pop track and Josh gives it that extra punch to take it over the edge. Maybe even channeling a lil’ MJ. Take a listen above.