Rodolphe Burger Essentials

Obsessed with ‘60s and ‘70s avant-garde and proto-punk, French guitarist and singer Rodolphe Burger has been creating devastatingly poignant covers and original works since the ‘80s. His forward-thinking, innovative music includes sampling and electronics (“Eisbär”), stirring grooves (“Cheval-mouvement”), and ingeniously employed spoken word (“The Radio”). Interpretations of classics like “The Passenger” (Iggy Pop) and “Waiting for My Man” (The Velvet Underground) feature authoritative, cutting guitar and invigorating singing, both of which totally capture the essence of his subjects.