Montreal's Beatrice Martin, who goes by the stage name Coeur de pirate (pirate heart in french) has not been the first to cover one of The Weeknd's tracks, but is the first to do so successfully. Beatrice Martin is currently working on her second album, due out sometime this winter after having a successful debut self-titled album Coeur de pirate, that was also nominated for a Juno in 2008 (Best Francophone album). Martin also collaborated with Bedouin Soundclash's Jay Malinowski and several members of The Bronx for a side project called Armistice, where before Martin sang in French exclusively.
Check this video as Martin covers The Weeknd's Wicked Games with her distinct, angelic indie voice accompanied with a video that Martin herself put together with new and old footage that she had recorded.
Check this video as Martin covers The Weeknd's Wicked Games with her distinct, angelic indie voice accompanied with a video that Martin herself put together with new and old footage that she had recorded.