In short
The artists most similar to Nouvelle Vague are Air, Portishead, Thievery Corporation, Goldfrapp and Zero 7, from the same bossa nova, lounge and new wave circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Nouvelle Vague?
The artists most similar to Nouvelle Vague are Air, Portishead, Thievery Corporation, Goldfrapp and Zero 7, from the same bossa nova, lounge and new wave circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Nouvelle Vague?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, Morcheeba, Feist, Bonobo and Groove Armada have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Nouvelle Vague" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Nouvelle Vague?
Nouvelle Vague is usually associated with bossa nova, lounge, new wave and jazz (group · FR · active since 2003), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.