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17 August 2026 – Julia Jacklin Reworks Sugar Ray for Triple J Like A Version
By Editorial Team - August 17, 2026
Summary
Australian indie icon Julia Jacklin reimagines Sugar Ray's late-'90s hit Every Morning for triple j's Like A Version.
Key Facts
- Julia Jacklin reworks Sugar Ray's 1999 hit 'Every Morning' on triple j Like A Version.
- Transforms upbeat 90s pop-rock into an emotive, stripped-down folk-rock ballad.
- Arrives ahead of her new studio album 'The Gem' on 4AD.
- Entities: Julia Jacklin, Sugar Ray, Every Morning, triple j, Like A Version, 4AD, The Gem
- Tags: julia-jacklin, sugar-ray-cover, triple-j, like-a-version, 4ad, australian-indie
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin delivered a delightful surprise on Australian radio station triple j’s Like A Version, performing a melancholic acoustic rework of Sugar Ray’s 1999 pop-rock anthem “Every Morning.”
Jacklin’s nuanced phrasing and emotive vocal control transform what was once breezy radio pop into an intimate, reflective ballad of longing and vulnerability.
The performance arrives amid a pivotal moment in Jacklin’s career, following her signing to 4AD and the upcoming release of her studio album The Gem alongside a North American tour.
The appearance highlights how Like A Version continues to provide a stage for indie artists to subvert nostalgic pop hits and showcase their arranging prowess.