Avril Lavigne Covers Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic' for Canadian Rom-Com Soundtrack

The pop punk princess puts her spin on the 1996 hit for the 'Mile High Kicks' film.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:54am

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Avril Lavigne has released a cover of Alanis Morissette's iconic 1996 single 'Ironic' as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming Canadian romantic comedy 'Mile High Kicks'. Lavigne's rendition stays true to the original, beginning with the same soft vocals and acoustic guitar before swelling into a full band arrangement for the chorus.

Why it matters

Lavigne's cover of 'Ironic' marks a notable collaboration between two of Canada's biggest pop stars, showcasing the enduring popularity of Morissette's seminal 'Jagged Little Pill' album and the continued success of Lavigne's pop punk sound. The song's inclusion on the 'Mile High Kicks' soundtrack also highlights the film's Canadian roots and the ongoing cultural exchange between the country's music and movie industries.

The details

Lavigne's cover of 'Ironic' remains faithful to Morissette's original version, with Lavigne replicating the same soft vocal delivery and acoustic guitar riff at the start before the track builds into a full band arrangement for the chorus. The cover is the third single from the 'Mile High Kicks' soundtrack, which is set to be released alongside the Canadian romantic comedy film's theatrical debut on Friday. 'Ironic' was originally released in 1995 as the third single from Morissette's breakthrough album 'Jagged Little Pill', which went on to become the Billboard Year-End No. 1 album for 1996 and later inspired a Tony-nominated Broadway musical.

  • Lavigne's cover of 'Ironic' was released on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The 'Mile High Kicks' film, featuring Lavigne's 'Ironic' cover, is set to premiere in Canadian theaters on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • Morissette originally released 'Ironic' as a single in 1995 from her album 'Jagged Little Pill'.

The players

Avril Lavigne

A Canadian pop punk singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like 'Complicated' and 'Sk8er Boi'. Lavigne has released seven studio albums and scored 20 Billboard Hot 100 hits over her career.

Alanis Morissette

A Canadian singer-songwriter who achieved global success with her 1995 album 'Jagged Little Pill', which spawned the hit single 'Ironic' and went on to inspire a Tony-nominated Broadway musical.

Mile High Kicks

An upcoming Canadian romantic comedy film that features Avril Lavigne's cover of Alanis Morissette's 'Ironic' on its soundtrack.

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What’s next

Lavigne's 'Ironic' cover is expected to receive significant attention upon the release of the 'Mile High Kicks' film soundtrack, potentially driving renewed interest in both Lavigne and Morissette's music catalogs. Fans will be eager to hear Lavigne's interpretation of the classic 'Jagged Little Pill' track.

The takeaway

This collaboration between two of Canada's biggest pop stars showcases the enduring popularity of Morissette's seminal work and the continued success of Lavigne's pop punk sound, while also highlighting the cultural exchange between Canada's music and movie industries.