The hipster fascination with French pop is no secret. Ostensibly, it's because Serge Gainsbourg, Sylvie Vartan, Jane Birkin, et al, were turning out good songs. But what we see when looking at the artists themselves is something deeper. The idea of "hip" has many definitions, but its most sought-after form is one immersed in the world of art and culture. In that context, the become a member or log in.
