Nouvelle Vague: A Date with Depeche Mode in Nottingham

Nouvelle Vague brings their signature bossa nova and easy listening reinterpretations of post-punk and new wave classics to Nottingham. The French band, formed by Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux, is known for transforming iconic songs from the 1980s into sultry, Latin-infused covers, often featuring female vocalists who had never heard the original tracks before.

Attendees can expect a unique evening where familiar hits from bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Joy Division are reimagined with a breezy, lounge-like atmosphere. The project began when Collin had the idea of covering Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" in a bossa nova style, leading to an album that Pitchfork described as "well-meaning, well-executed novelty." The live show captures this blend of nostalgia and fresh interpretation.

The band's debut album, released in 2004, sold over 200,000 copies worldwide and received praise from The Guardian for turning "familiar lyrics and arrangements inside out." This concert offers a rare chance to hear these reworked classics performed live in an intimate setting.