Françoise Hardy : Comment Te Dire Adieu

The first track on this 1968 album holds the same name as the album itself and for well-deserved reason. It is French pop at its finest even for those who do not know a word of French. Though it is about saying goodbye it seems to raise spirits with its light and playful charm. Comment Te Dire Adieu is infective in every way – from the drums to the lyrical melody, the words to Françoise‘ sweet fragile voice.

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Nouvelle Vague : Teenage Kicks

Nouvelle Vague is French for New Wave, a more than appropriate name for the musical artists as making covers of new wave tracks is clearly their forte, as well as post punk and punk rock. Their renditions of the songs absolutely do the originals justice, a rare talent in comparison with others’ not-so-successful attempts at covering bands. The French artists infuse jazz, bossanova, reggae, and even country and bluegrass influences creating beautiful interpretations that one would never guess to complement the originals so damn well. Their music would be most picturesque if ears could see. They’ve three albums of the “cover” sort and it is a hard decision if asked to choose a favorite – Nouvelle Vague (their self-titled debut album) released in 2004, Bande à Part released in 2006, and 3 released in 2009. Teenage Kicks from Nouvelle Vague’s first album is a playful, cheerful, female take on the original Undertones version; perfect for a sunny, laze-about-on-the-hammock day.

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Speaking of edible Nikes,

Swiss foodie blogger, Sooishi, collaborated for the Nike Switzerland Air event with +41. She set out some very precise lil’ Nike-inspired snacks. Mega-creativity and execution on this girl’s part, I can’t imagine piping those petit cheese doodles into perfect swooshes.

P.S. Its amazing how much French your mind digs up when reading her blog, perhaps it’s the beautiful pics  as seen on Flickr.

Pictured Above: The Party Flyer

King of the Hype, the Parisian Ramdane have an amazing Website ( fast connection preferred )- If you like Art / Fashion / Music and more check him out at ramdane.com