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Nouvelle Vague: The Sexy Side Of Depeche Mode

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Song Of The Day

Nouvelle Vague: The Sexy Side Of Depeche Mode

Covering new wave and punk songs in a French-tinged, bossa nova-infused style, Nouvelle Vague takes classic songs to new places. In the process, the group makes "Master and Servant" more deeply sexy than Depeche Mode could have imagined.

'Master and Servant' by Nouvelle Vague

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Song Of The Day

Existential Angst with an Impish Straight Face

Nouvelle Vague may deny being a novelty act, but there's no arguing with the facts: The brainchild of Parisian producer Marc Collin and guitarist Olivier Libaux, the group performs Brazilian-steeped covers of new wave and punk songs, which are voiced by French singers in English.

'The Killing Moon' by Nouvelle Vague

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Friday

All Songs Considered

Nouvelle Vague, Blow Up Hollywood, PF Sloan

Tropicalia from a regrouped OS Mutantes; Sitar meets 12-string guitar in Satwa; New Wave Bossa Nova by Nouvelle Vague; Classic new rock from Heartless Bastards and more.

Nouvelle Vague, Blow Up Hollywood, PF Sloan

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Wednesday

Review

Music Reviews

Everything '80s Is New Again for Global Musicians

In pop culture, everything old gets recycled — and it's not just an American phenomenon. Reviewer Chris Nickson looks at a recent vogue among global artists for '80s cover tunes.

Everything '80s Is New Again for Global Musicians

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