Rising artist Reimagines Luke Spiller's "She's Just Like California" as a Heartfelt Piano Ballad
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- Musician Andrew Maffatt, known for their dynamic and innovative piano covers, has once again captured attention with a stunning reimagining of Luke Spiller's latest single, "She's Just Like California". Their delicate, cinematic piano ballad rendition of the song has resonated with listeners—including Spiller himself.

Shortly after posting the cover online, Luke Spiller personally took notice, commenting "This is beautiful" and sharing it on his official TikTok with a video saying, "I love this piano cover of my song… not bad x."

Though still reaching a growing audience, the cover has already received enthusiastic responses from those who have heard it, with listeners describing it as "absolutely amazing", "simply lovely", and "a version that is beyond beautiful" Many have praised Andrew Maffatt for highlighting the emotional depth of the single in a fresh and unexpected way.

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This isn't the first time Maffatt's unique approach to covers has caught the attention of major artists. Their work has been appreciated in the past by figures such as Brian May, Peter Freestone, and Daniel Wagner of Greta Van Fleet.  Recently they have also been featured on Jed Elliott's Don't Start A Band Show, further cementing their reputation as an artist to watch in the world of upcoming creative musicians.

"I've always admired Luke's songwriting, and this track spoke to me in a way that made me want to strip it down and highlight its  beautiful raw emotion," says Maffatt. "Having Luke himself recognize and share my version was incredibly exciting and very much appreciated. I am very glad that he loved my cover, and will be covering more as his music continues to come out.

With Spiller's support and a growing base of listeners appreciating his unique musical approach, Maffatt continues to make a mark by crafting intimate and soul-stirring interpretations of beloved songs.

The full performance is available on YouTube and across social media.

Watch the full cover here: https://youtu.be/zlUWiPC3cjw?si=u1HsJLee6Ku2nk9K