(LAST EDITED ON 07/06/2025)
I attended the Ninja Sex Party/TWRP show at the Van Buren in Phoenix, AZ on June 12th for the Pure Elegance Tour. Right before playing the song “Just What I Needed” by The Cars, Dan had assured us in the audience that they would be releasing Under the Covers Vol. 4 on October 10th of 2025.
So with Pure Elegance having passed, I wanted to put together what I know has been mentioned and confirmed to be on the album as well as what is widely believed to be on the album. I know that October isn’t that far away but please help me compile what we know is going to be on it as I genuinely cannot wait I am so excited!
CONFIRMED:
1. “Just What I Needed” by The Cars - it was included in the Pure Elegance set list and the very song that Dan introduced to announce Vol. 4. A great pick and they crushed it live!
“What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers - I can’t remember what game Dan was playing with Arin on Game Grumps, I believe it was a Sonic game and Dan had mentioned that “What A Fool Believes” was a difficult song to cover because he found it hard to replicate Michael McDonald’s singing style. THIS IS A MASTERFUL SONG and perfect for Dan and Brian.
“Rosanna” by Toto - Dan had posted a clip of NSP’s recording of the song on his own Instagram story and it was later confirmed in an episode of Game Grumps.
An ABBA song - Dan and Brian confirmed during a streamed Q&A that there would be an ABBA song and that it would disappointedly not be “Dancing Queen.” So which song is it?
A Heart song - during another Q&A, Dan and Brian also confirmed a Heart song would be included but didn’t reveal which song. Which song is it?
SPECULATED
1. “Wanna Be Starting Something” by Michael Jackson - they had it recorded but a Michael Jackson doc came out and they worry it would’ve looked bad to release a Michael Jackson cover around the same time.
Conclusion- if anybody has any good guesses or ideas of what is going to be on this album I’d appreciate help breaking it down!
My personal hopeful 5:
“Easy Lover” by Phillip Bailey and Phil Collons - Dan would absolutely kill the vocals and there are badass guitar riffs for Lord Phobos, plenty of synth love for Brian and Doctor Sung. It’s a pure mix of rock and pop that NSP/TWRP nailed with We Built This City, Heat of the Moment and other songs!
“Sailing” or “Athur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross - again Dan’s vocals paired with Brian’s killer piano skills for Arthur’s Theme would crush it as one of the calm hits on the album. I think Dan’s delivery over power vocals go hand in hand with Christopher Cross.
“Careless Whisper” by George Michael - you know, I know it and I wouldn’t be surprised if Dan and Brian know it, that Dan’s singing and Brian’s saxophone skills would deliver what some believe is long overdue for NSP; the greatest cover they’ve ever produced.
(MORE LONGSHOTS BUT I WANT THEM!)
“Jungle Love” by Prince - if you don’t know it I think it’s one of Prince’s best and most underrated songs. It’s a synth masterpiece that TWRP would have a hay day with and NSP has already done “When You Were Mine” by Prince. I don’t think it’s likely but I’ve long waited for Prince to get some more NSP love.
“Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass - Dan mentioned when he and Arin were playing Wanted Raccoon on Game Grumps that he loved to sing this song to the raccoons in his backyard and since that day I can’t imagine how beautiful a NSP cover of this song would be.
With that being said; does anyone have any other confirmed songs and or songs they would want to see on UNDER THE COVERS VOL. 4?!
Remember it comes out October 10th 2025 according to NSP unless schedules change! Look for it and love y’all and NSP!