Love Songs For Tough Guys, the EP Baggins released today, includes a cover song recorded with the singsong Canadian rapper. It’s their take on “These Days,” the Jackson Browne tune popularized by Nico in 1967.

“‘These Days’ is my favorite song in the world and I showed [Drake] the song because he had never heard it,” Baggins tells Dazed. “He connected with it, which explains us doing the cover.”

Baggins’ EP also includes a cover of Lykke Li’s “Little Bit” (retitled “Stay With Me”) and Patsy Cline’s “She’s Got You” (retitled “Used to Be”).

When an early version of the track leaked today, some outlets speculated that it was a fresh Drake cut from his forthcoming album, Views From The Six. Baggins cleared the air by releasing the cover under its intended name, “Things I Forgot To Do,” along with the rest of the EP.

Pitchfork has declared the cover “not great,” and published a list of “five modern covers of ‘These Days’ that are better than Drake’s,” including versions by Elliott Smith and St. Vincent.

“The corniness runs high, even for [Drake],” Pitchfork writes.

Meanwhile, Baggins is hearing positive feedback from fans. “I was so concerned with the leak that my version wouldn’t be recognized,” Baggins tweeted, “but I’m so blown away by this reaction. I can’t express my gratitude.”

Between Sept. 26 and 27, 42 bands played across five stages in the relatively secluded West Potomac Park along the banks of the Potomac River. Ten percent of the event’s proceeds benefited the Trust for the National Mall, the nonprofit set up to preserve and restore the federal land called America’s front lawn. With more than $750 million in backlogged repair work needed — and 39 years since the park’s last major renovation — the National Mall could use the help.

But the festival didn’t escape criticism in the lead-up to last weekend: a Washington Post article raised questions about whether public land should be given over to a private commercial event, particularly one with VIP tickets in the thousands of dollars. Not that the controversy appeared to dampen the spirits of 20-somethings who forked over their wages to see headliner Drake and the fireworks he brought with him Saturday night. (The Canadian emcee was one act Bandwidth didn’t get a chance to photograph; he only approved a handful of media outlets. See images at the Post or Fuse.)

Those with plebeian-level tickets (from $105 to $175) experienced a smoothly running festival — notable for any major concert’s inaugural year — with bands running largely on schedule both days. Attendees wandered freely between the stages to catch their favorite acts, with conflicts seemingly kept to a minimum, with only two or three bands playing at any given time.

But the vending operation was another matter. If Landmark returns for another year, it will need to get its food and beverage service in line. Food stands from local restaurants offered tasty variety, and there was plenty of beer to go around — but lines became unbearable Saturday as the day went on. Other reviews mention difficult parking, scarce toilet paper and sound bleed between stages.

Below, what Bandwidth spotted at Landmark Music Festival — in alphabetical order, and without the long lines.

All photos by Matt Condon

Ace Cosgrove

Albert Hammond Jr.

alt-J

Avers

Ben Howard

Chromeo

Chvrches

Empresarios

Ex Hex

Hiss Golden Messenger

Manchester Orchestra

Miguel

Rhiannon Giddens

The Joy Formidable

The London Souls

The Strokes

The War On Drugs

Twin Shadow

U.S. Royalty

Vandaveer

Wale