Case in point: Australian singer-songwriter MAY-A recently stepped into the triple j Like A Version studio to deliver a radically transformed, grunge-inflected cover of Nicks’ 1981 solo anthem, “Edge of Seventeen.” Instead of leaning on the song’s iconic, driving 16th-note guitar riff, MAY-A and her band stripped the track down to a raw, tender vocal before detonating into a distorted, heavy-rock climax. It’s loud, angsty, and the perfect reminder of why younger artists continually turn to Nicks’ masterful songwriting to channel their own themes of grief and empowerment.
MAY-A is nowhere near the first artist to strike gold by reimagining the Mac, and she certainly won’t be the last. From indie-pop acts reinventing deep cuts to country legends topping the Billboard Hot 100 with a ’70s acoustic ballad (arguably, the penultimate ’70s classic), modern musicians have spent the last two decades proving that Nicks’ catalog is musically bulletproof. Rather than trapping ourselves in the past, getting angry at artists for bastardizing the sanctity of the original, we at Screen Rant choose to celebrate this bold new spin. We do this by examining the streaming data and cultural impact to rank the 10 best modern covers of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac songs.
10
Vampire Weekend – “Everywhere”
Vampire Weekend’s take on “Everywhere” is essentially the pièce de résistance when it comes to blending quirky indie-pop sensibilities with massive classic rock history. By filtering the track through their signature upbeat, collegiate-pop lens, the band highlights the underlying joyful pop structure that Christine McVie originally built into the song. It feels surprisingly natural.
This is a brilliant cross-genre play that successfully taps into the song’s 1.39 billion Spotify streams. However, it lands at the bottom of our list simply because it acts more as a fun stylistic flip rather than the deep, emotional reinventions seen higher up.
9
Haim – “Hold Me”
Haim is frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, and for good reason: they perfectly mirror that breezy, California-rock aesthetic and rely heavily on tight, intricate vocal harmonies. Their cover of “Hold Me” feels less like a reinvention and more like a loving homage to the band that clearly paved the way for their entire musical identity.
It easily secures a spot in the top 10 for its flawless vocal execution and nostalgic appeal. However, because Haim plays it incredibly safe and sticks so closely to the 1982 original, it doesn’t quite beat out the bolder risks ahead.
8
Paramore – “Everywhere”
When Paramore tackled “Everywhere,” Hayley Williams utilized her powerhouse vocal prowess to blend high-energy pop-punk with a classic rock standard. The band injected a driving, rhythmic urgency into the track, transforming it from a smooth 80s pop-rock hit into a stadium-ready, alternative rock anthem that feels completely electric.
Even without an official studio release, this electric live cover bridged the gap between 2000s emo nostalgia and ’80s rock greatness.
This lands solidly at number eight because of its massive viral footprint. Even without an official studio release, this electric live cover bridged the gap between 2000s emo nostalgia and ’80s rock greatness, becoming an undeniable fan favorite.
7
Lykke Li – “Silver Springs”
Pitchfork famously dubbed Lykke Li the “Scandinavian heir to Nicks,” and her moody, atmospheric interpretation of “Silver Springs” proves exactly why. Li strips away the rich, full-band instrumentation of the original, opting instead for a haunting, echo-laden arrangement that pushes the bitter heartbreak and lingering resentment of the lyrics to the absolute forefront.
It earns the number seven spot for its sheer cultural impact. Her cover played a significant role in the track’s modern cultural resurgence. Despite famously being cut from the original Rumours tracklist, “Silver Springs” has since climbed past 400 million streams, aided by the haunting vitality of modern covers like this one.
6
MAY-A – “Edge of Seventeen”
MAY-A recently stepped into the triple j Like A Version studio and delivered a radically transformed, heavy, grunge-infused take on Nicks’ 1981 solo anthem. Rather than playing it safe, the young Australian artist completely deconstructed the track, proving that Nicks’ songwriting can easily withstand a massive genre shift.
The brilliance of this cover lies in its arrangement. MAY-A boldly traded the iconic, driving 16th-note guitar riff for a slower, tension-building raw vocal, which eventually detonates into a distorted, angst-ridden rock climax that completely flips the song’s original energy.
5
Harry Styles – “The Chain”
Harry Styles’ cover of “The Chain” for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge is nothing short of iconic. Styles has never hidden his deep reverence for ’70s rock, and his performance brings a modern rock-star charisma to the track while remaining deeply respectful of the legendary bassline and soaring harmonies that define it.
His sheer star power continues to introduce this 1.7-billion-stream track to massive new audiences.
It breaks into the top five because Styles and his band flawlessly executed one of the most notoriously difficult, iconic basslines in rock history live on the radio. His sheer star power continues to introduce this 1.7-billion-stream track to massive new audiences.
4
Miley Cyrus – “Edge of Midnight”
While technically a mashup rather than a traditional cover, Miley Cyrussecuring Stevie Nicks’ explicit blessing to blend “Edge of Seventeen” with “Midnight Sky” was a triumph in pop-culture synergy, which is exactly why it takes the number four spot. Cyrus perfectly matches Nicks’ raspy, full-throated vocal delivery, creating a seamless bridge between ’80s rock and modern synth-pop.
The collaboration was a massive chart success that solidified Cyrus’s pivot into her rock-goddess era. More importantly, introducing Nicks as a featured artist on a modern pop hit proved her enduring, unshakable relevance on today’s Billboard charts.
3
Florence + The Machine – “Silver Springs”
Florence Welch is arguably the modern era’s closest spiritual successor to Stevie Nicks’ iconic “White Witch” persona. Her live SiriusXM acoustic cover of “Silver Springs” is intensely dramatic, relying on Welch’s soaring, theatrical vocals to capture the intense heartbreak and vindication embedded in the song’s legendary climax.
it takes the bronze medal because Welch is the only modern vocalist who can genuinely match Nicks’ chaotic, mystical live energy. She belts those lyrics with gusto, completely embodying the vindictive, heartbroken soul of the song.
2
The Smashing Pumpkins – “Landslide”
This was the ultimate 90s alt-rock pivot. Billy Corgan took a delicate, introspective acoustic ballad and filtered it through the lens of grunge-era angst. By maintaining the song’s gentle acoustic picking but applying his signature nasal, world-weary vocals, Corgan made the track sound like a brand new, melancholic ’90s anthem.
It narrowly misses the top spot, but earns number two for completely shifting the track’s demographic. Corgan’s widely successful cover introduced this timeless, poetic track to a generation of angsty teens, helping it cross the one billion stream mark on Spotify.
1
The Chicks – “Landslide”
This remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of modern classic rock covers. The Chicks managed to stay completely faithful to the original’s delicate emotional weight while injecting their signature country-pop sensibilities and flawless, three-part vocal harmonies. It is the definition of how to reimagine a song without losing its soul.
Until another artist manages to conquer the modern Billboard charts with a 50-year-old rock ballad, the crown stays exactly where The Chicks left it.
This is the undisputed champion because it achieved the impossible. The Chicks’ perfect country-pop translation dominated the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002 and hit #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts. Until another artist manages to conquer the modern Billboard charts with a 50-year-old rock ballad, the crown stays exactly where The Chicks left it.
FAQ
Q: What is the most covered Fleetwood Mac song?
“Landslide” is widely considered the most covered song in Fleetwood Mac’s catalog. Written by Stevie Nicks, the acoustic ballad has been famously reimagined by artists across multiple genres, including a chart-topping country rendition by The Chicks and a beloved 90s alt-rock version by The Smashing Pumpkins.
Q: Did Stevie Nicks approve Miley Cyrus’s “Edge of Seventeen” sample?
Yes, Stevie Nicks gave Miley Cyrus her explicit blessing to sample the iconic “Edge of Seventeen” guitar riff for her 2020 track “Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix).” Nicks even provided guest vocals for the mashup, effectively passing the rock-goddess torch to Cyrus.
Q: Who recently covered Stevie Nicks on triple j’s Like A Version?
Australian singer-songwriter MAY-A recently went viral for her performance on triple j’s Like A Version, where she delivered a heavy, grunge-infused cover of Stevie Nicks’ 1981 solo classic, “Edge of Seventeen.”