Life is stressful. Sometimes its difficult to unwind. For me, a surefire method to improve my mood when Im feeling down has been watching Australian radio station Triple Js Like A Version series, which includes a regular segment where established and up-and-coming artists alike cover classic or new hits.Sometimes the covers are close to the original; sometimes theyre completely different. Most of the time, they bring me a direct dose of joy, either introducing me to new artists and songs or recontextualizing my appreciation for older hits whether I liked the original versions when I first heard them or not.What helps tie it all together is theres something about the environment at the studio that encourages artists to let loose in a way that feels like pure expressions of creativity and artistic delight. Theres nothing quite like the expression of love when an artist picks another artists work and says, Hey, I like this. I want to try my own spin on it.So here are 10 of my favorite Triple J Like A Version covers. Most of these have been playing on repeat in my head all year long. Id love to see some of your favorites in the comments.Denzel Curry, Rage Against the Machines Bulls on ParadeDMAS, Chers BelieveTash Sultana, MGMTs Electric FeelJoey Bada$$, Princes When Doves CryAlex Lahey, My Chemical Romances Welcome to the Black ParadeTriple One, Cyndi Laupers Time After TimeSOFI TUKKER, Snow Patrols Chasing CarsJoey Bada$$, Mos Defs UMI SaysThe Last Dinner Party, Blondies Call MeDune Rats & Friends, The Angels Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face AgainAnd here is a recent one I liked a lot:3%, 5 Seconds of Summers Youngblood