Strange Things Will Happen By The Radio Dept (Stargroves Cover)

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Hear the Radio Dept. track "Strange Things Will Happen" like you've never heard it before in a performance cover by NYC indie pop band Stargroves. Frontman Teddy Watson and his bandmates and friends put a creative twist on the song with an array of instruments that highlight their unique interpretation of the tune.

Indie rock fans may be familiar with the Radio Dept. record, which first appeared on their 2003 album Lesser Matters before resurfacing on this year's The Fault in Our Stars soundtrack. In their rendition of the song, Stargroves utilize banjo, accordion, violin, upright bass and various types of keyboards, including a toy piano that manages to sound right at home in the mix of eclectic sounds.

Great covers typically take quality songs and build them up with new arrangements and unexpected musical elements, and that's exactly what Stargroves do on this song. The result is an exuberant performance that lands somewhere between folky jam session and music box lullaby. The video was edited by Watson, while the audio was mixed by Jeremy Sklarsky (Freelance Whales), who also engineered Stargroves' self-titled record.

Stargroves' inventive arrangement of "Strange Things Will Happen" should come as no surprise to listeners who have heard the group's debut album, which blends strong indie pop melodies with orchestral flourishes, lively instrumental sections, and thoughtful lyrics, as well as two duets with Little Miss Sunshine Oscar Nominee actress-singer Abigail Breslin. Perez Hilton called the track "Westfjords" "impressive," while MTV gave props to the tune "Within Me a Lunatic Sings."

Find out for yourself why critics and fans are on the Stargroves bandwagon. Watch and download the group's cover of "Strange Things Will Happen" now!