The Modbeats have today released their cover of the Bob Dylan classic ‘Just Like a Woman’ just in time for the new Dylan biopic next week. While definitely sounding like an homage to the original voice of protest, the similarities end with the lyrics and general chord structure while still retaining that vintage sound and timeless swagger.

For a band as new as The Modbeats, there is a lot of history and experience tapped into and wrapped around their already burgeoning signature sound and, with the effortless proof being that they have remade a classic in their own image, show that their sound will be the sound of future classics, shows that time and music is is both cyclic and memorable.

“Blonde on Blonde has always been my personal favorite of the Dylan discography. The whole 1964-1967 era, really.  From Another Side of Bob Dylan straight through Blonde on Blonde. The musicians he played with during this period, his fashion sense, etc…it just never gets old! It wasn’t easy choosing just one song to cover. I really love every track on the album.  We wanted to do something different.  We chose “Just Like a Woman” because it’s really a nice melody and I was intrigued about taking this slower kind of tune and making it an upbeat number. I haven’t come across a cover version quite like this before. With the biopic coming up at Christmas, we felt the time was right to put this out.”
Philip Dunn

About The Modbeats

Threading the needle of early Rock N Roll Rhythm & Blues and Jangle Pop Soul, NJ-based band The Modbeats launched their debut single “Ballad of A Starving Artist b/w “Rocking Chair” courtesy of Mayleen Records in Summer 2024. Formed in late 2023, The Modbeats name symbolizes the confluence of Mod and Modernist stylings with the pure sonic bliss and beat of rock n roll music. Three more A/B side singles are slated for release with a full-length eponymous LP to follow.


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