Avril Lavigne covers Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" for new movie soundtrack. Hear her faithful yet electric take on the iconic 90s anthem.
- April 16, 2026
AceShowbiz - Avril Lavigne has released a new cover of the iconic 1996 single "Ironic," originally by fellow Canadian superstar Alanis Morissette. The cover debuted on Wednesday, April 15, as part of the soundtrack for the Canadian romantic comedy Mile End Kicks, which will premiere theatrically across Canada on Friday.
Avril Lavigne's rendition of "Ironic" remains faithful to the original track by Alanis Morissette. The cover starts with soft vocals accompanied by an acoustic guitar riff, mirroring the style of Morissette's 1996 hit. As the song progresses, it builds into a fuller sound led by electric guitars, particularly noticeable during the chorus.
This is not the first time Lavigne has performed "Ironic." Back in 2005, Morissette invited Lavigne to join her for a duet of the song at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, highlighting the ongoing connection between the two Canadian artists.
"Ironic" was the third single from Morissette's breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill, released in 1995. The song stands as Morissette's highest-charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 32 weeks and peaked at No. 4. The album itself was a monumental success, topping the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks and remaining on the chart for a total of 127 weeks. It was also named the Billboard Year-End No. 1 album for 1996.
Jagged Little Pill has had a lasting cultural impact, inspiring a Broadway musical of the same name that received 15 Tony Award nominations in 2018. This legacy underscores the significance of Lavigne choosing to cover one of its standout tracks.
Lavigne first emerged on the music scene three years after Jagged Little Pill’s release, with her debut album Let Go. Since then, she has achieved 20 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, including her 2007 No. 1 single "Girlfriend." Her latest studio album, Love Sux, was released in 2022 and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200.
The new cover of "Ironic" marks Lavigne's first release since her collaboration with Yellowcard on their single "You Broke Me Too," which came out in October 2025. Fans eager to hear her latest work can listen to her version of "Ironic" as part of the Mile End Kicks soundtrack.
As the Canadian romantic comedy prepares for its theatrical release, Lavigne’s cover adds a nostalgic yet fresh layer to the film’s musical backdrop, bridging two generations of Canadian music stars through one timeless track.
