Since Flowers and Sea Creatures’ most excellent cover of Rufus Wainwright’s “Going To A Town” is now available to purchase separately from the band’s full album (and because I’ve been travelling all day with limited access to the Interweb), I’m reposting this Cover Story that originally appeared in September with minor edits to reflect the change.

Montreal duo Flowers and Sea Creatures have released their self-titled debut on Ben Watt’s Buzzin’ Fly Records. While their own moody compositions merit a close spin, eliciting favorable comparisons to Radiohead, Graham Baxter and Ewan Pearson also recorded a cover that’s among my current favorites.

Paying tribute to Montreal native son Rufus Wainwright, Flowers and Sea Creatures try on “Going To A Town,” from 2007’s Release The Stars. Listen to a live version for London’s XFM:

Flowers and Sea Creatures aren’t the only ones fascinated by “Going To A Town.” George Michael has featured Rufus’ song on the setlist for his current Symphonica tour. Amazing.

Purchase Flowers and Sea Creatures – “Going To A Town” (Rufus Wainwright cover) via iTunes.