I'm talking covers here, not mashups. I hate those, mostly because I hate skipping from one song to the next before it's over (I'm a commitment kind of person, even when it comes to music). These are just some of my favorites, but I've noticed sometimes that when I play them for friends they haven't heard them before. So, maybe you've heard them, maybe you haven't, here's my top 10 favorite covers from the past 10 years.

1. CHVRCHES cover Arctic Monkeys' "Do I Wanna Know."

If you listen to nothing else on this list, listen to this. The slow electronica and quiet sincerity of Lauren Mayberry's voice make this song just tragic. Arctic Monkeys wrote an awesome song, and I love their version. But something about her voice and the electronica in place of the guitar makes a catchy song with a good beat into something entirely new. I've spent hours on end listening to this and it doesn't get old. Listen here.

2. Florence + The Machine covers Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love."

OK I know I'll get a lot of flack for this but I heard this version first (and I think it's better). Admittedly I have a bias because I love Florence, but something about her vocals, the harp, and the steady drumbeat does it for me. Listen here.

3. Monophonics cover Nancy Sinatra's "Bang Bang."

Monophonics bring a revitalized energy to an originally slower and more pensive song. I love Nancy Sinatra's version, but I mean, you can dance to this one; what's not to like? Listen here.

4. My Brightest Diamond covers Nina Simone's "Feeling Good."

I'll start this by saying that nothing and no one can top Nina Simone. Ever. She is a queen, and I am often disappointed with covers of "Feeling Good." My Brightest Diamond is probably the only one I like, and I like it a lot. It still has that original full orchestra feel to it with the brass, but it has a modern feel as well with an electric bass and keyboard. Also, she has great vocals. Have you noticed a pattern with me liking the vocals? Listen here.

5. James Vincent McMorrow covers Steve Winwood's "Higher Love."

The song itself lends itself well to solo piano. If I had to find three adjectives to describe it, I would pick hopeful, easy, and soothing. Listen here.

6. Bon Iver covers Bonnie Ratt's "I Can't Make You Love Me."

I love Bon Iver. Love, love, love him. This is already such a raw song, but hearing him sing it, it's just heartbreaking. And beautiful. Heartbreakingly beautiful. Listen here.

7. SAFIA covers Alt-J's "Left Hand Free."

Is it bad that I like this version better? (It might stem from the fact that Alt-J's version gets overplayed). Alt-J is great, don't get me wrong, but there's just something about Ben Woolner's vocals that makes it haunting. Listen here.

8. Postmodern Jukebox ft. Haley Reinhart covers Tove Lo's "Habits."

You wouldn't think the lyrics would lend themselves well to 1930s jazz, but they really do. Postmodern Jukebox never fails to surprise me in their mastery of taking popular songs and making them fit into different time periods. Listen, listen, listen.

9. Max & Alyson Stoner cover The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather."

Splitting the song into two parts makes it really feel like a love song. Although I miss the electronics of the original, the piano really does something for it, and the video is beautiful. Listen here.

10. CHVRCHES cover Justin Bieber's "What Do You Mean?"

OK I know it's more CHVRCHES, I'm showing bias here. People say that "What Do You Mean?" is the most sincere J Bieb's song, but I didn't feel that when I heard it. Then again, I'm disinclined to like Justin Bieber because he called a fan a beached whale to her face. But, CHVRCHES legitimizes the song for me, and I like their play on the electronic sound. Listen to the much better version here.