Israeli/American hard rock solo artist SIMA (Sima Galanti) has released her new single, an edgy version of the hit “Love Is A Battlefield.” SIMA adds her own touch to the 1983 Pat Benatar classic battlefield song, bringing attitude with gritty vocals, heavy guitar and propulsive electronics.
‘Love Is A Battlefield’ is one of, if not my favorite Pat Benatar song. With so many legendary songs to choose from, I hold the song and any potential covers to a very high standard. SIMA absolutely crushes her version of the classic song. Maybe it’s the tight as a snare drum, band. Maybe it’s the modern and edgy feel on an already transcending song. Or maybe it’s just the tone of SIMA’s voice that draws me into her music.
Whatever the case – this re-imagining of ‘Love Is A Battlefield’ is everything a cover song needs to be. Respectful to the original, different enough to make it your own and straight to the point – A badass version. SIMA’s cover checks off every box.
“I decided to cover ‘Love Is A Battlefield’ because I’ve always loved the song and Pat Benatar’s music and powerful voice, and knew that I could create a version that is my own and bring my SIMA sound to it,” she shares. “I loved watching the music video growing up on MTV and VH1. Looking back at my journey – leaving Israel, my overprotective parents, moving to NYC at a young age, and living such an exciting life in the big city – I can relate to the video even more now. People always told me that I should cover this song and years later, I’m finally doing it! I love the combination of the electronic and rock sounds that I often mix in my own music. ‘Love Is A Battlefield’ has a sense of this rebellious, young vibe and spirit. It’s powerful and inspiring, with an essence of love and life. I can definitely relate to the lyrics and energy of the song and it felt like the perfect song to release after my single ‘Runaways’ that touches upon many of the same themes. I’m someone who is rebellious and powerful, walks my own path in life, and believes in love and wants that in my life. There are no guarantees in life and love; you’ve got to take the risks and keep your heart and mind open, even if knowing that you might get hurt.”
“Love Is A Battlefield” is the second single off SIMA’s forthcoming album Runaways, her second full-length independent album to be released later this year. Pulsating title track “Runaways” is a rebellious song about staying true to who you are and having faith in what you believe in, and the empowering need to break free from all that holds you back from achieving your full potential. Written before COVID-19 and the current protesting for racial injustices, “Runaways” represents individuality, empowerment, transformation, and freedom, and resonates with the chaos and uncertainty the world has been experiencing lately.
It’s going to be hard for SIMA to top this gem – but I’m ready for the challenge. I’ve been fired up about her music since we talked in July extensively about her career. I’m excited to see what’s next!
-Tommy Marz
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