If there’s one song that defines the spirit of the ‘90s, it’s Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Many artists have covered the alt-rock anthem, but Walk off the Earth gave it a quirky twist. The Canadian indie pop band performed the song using kazoos and an oversized guitar, which was so large it doubled as a bass guitar.
What really stood out, though, was their creative arrangement. They knew this iconic song has been heard countless times, so they completely reimagined it. Walk off the Earth played the famous riff on kazoos while using every part of the huge guitar. One member even played percussion on it while the others worked the strings in different pitches.
The band performed their version live in Toronto, and the video, uploaded on YouTube in July 2024, quickly racked up over 440,000 views. Fans loved it, with comments like, “The energy and musicianship are insane!” and “One of the best ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ covers ever!”
While there have been many covers of the song, including Weird Al Yankovic’s famous parody, Walk off the Earth’s take stands out for its fun, unique approach, showing that even a ‘90s classic can be reimagined in fresh ways.