Listen to “About You Now” (Sugababes cover) by Faux Real
Faux Real have spent much of 2025 on the road, and it shows in the best possible way. After bringing “The Faux Ever Tour” to the UK in spring, the Franco-American art-pop duo (brothers Virgil and Elliott Arndt) wasted little time before jumping straight onto Wet Leg’s tour as a support act. From there, it was a whirlwind of European and UK dates. Subsequently, with touring duties more or less filling their calendar for the year. However, rather than letting the months slip by unnoticed, Faux Real have chosen to mark this busy period with a surprise release that feels both spontaneous and thoughtfully crafted.
Quite unexpectedly, the duo have shared their own take on Sugababes’ iconic hit “About You Now.” Recorded across various hotel rooms while on tour in November 2025, the cover captures Faux Real in motion. They are creatively restless, playful, and unafraid to deconstruct pop nostalgia. Unsurprisingly, they don’t opt for a straightforward reinterpretation. Instead, they twist the familiar into something far more alt-electronic and delightfully quirky.
At first listen, the track may catch some listeners off guard. In fact, it’s the kind of cover that benefits from patience. There’s a distinct Marmite quality to it, where initial reactions may be mixed. Yet, that’s precisely where its charm lies. With time, the song begins to bloom, revealing clever production choices and an off-kilter energy that slowly but surely draws you back in. Before long, you’ll likely find yourself reaching for the repeat button, eager to fully digest what Faux Real have done to the original.
Crucially, this version never feels like a novelty. Faux Real place a firm stamp on “About You Now,” reshaping it in their own image while still retaining the emotional core that made the song so beloved in the first place. It’s quirky, experimental, and unmistakably theirs.
As 2025 continues to prove a defining year for Faux Real, this unexpected cover serves as a reminder of their creative confidence. Even in hotel rooms between shows, they continue to push boundaries. And that’s exactly why they remain so compelling to watch.
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