Sticking to the Music theme a bit more, I've recently discovered French band Nouvelle Vague. In particular I've been impressed with their covers album '3'. On first appearance is looks and sounds like a very good covers album, but delve a little deeper and its actually more of a collaboration between the band and the original artists they are covering. My favourite is without a doubt 'Say Hello, Wave Goodbye', originally a Soft Cell hit. Strangely enough this wasn't my first introduction to the song by way of a cover, as Jools Holland and Marc Almond did an excellent cover for his album 'Jools Holland's Big Band Rhythm and Blues'.
As a rule I wouldn't say I like French pop music especially, however I do like fellow compatriots Air and Nouvelle Vague have a similar feel and quality to them as well. They've been my band of choice for the summer, and I wouldn't bet against them having success in the future. Despite not being exactly commercial, I don't think that would hold them back.
Have a listen, it's defiantly worth an hour of your life!
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