Radioactive (imagine Dragons Cover) — Lindsey Stirling & Pentatonix -

The music video—set in a dusty, dystopian wasteland—perfectly mirrors the "new age" themes of the lyrics. Clad in tattered, futuristic gear, the performers look like survivors of the very fallout they’re singing about. The contrast between Stirling’s fluid, athletic movements and the synchronized, rhythmic presence of Pentatonix makes for a visual experience that is as rhythmic as the song itself. Why It Works

Years later, this collaboration remains a fan favorite and a staple of "Best Cover" playlists everywhere. It’s a reminder of a time when YouTube was the wild west of musical innovation, and these two powerhouses were its undisputed royalty. Why It Works Years later, this collaboration remains

From the opening notes, the atmosphere is heavy and haunting. provides the foundation, with Kevin Olusola’s beatboxing mimicking the industrial, gritty percussion of the original, while Avi Kaplan’s subterranean bass notes provide a depth that feels almost physical. provides the foundation

This cover succeeded because it leaned into the strengths of both acts: gritty percussion of the original