: They later collaborated with the American art-rock duo Sparks to write lyrics for their 1981 album Sex .
The Electropop Irony: How Telex Reimagined Punk on the Airwaves Punk radio Telex
: Their influence continues to be felt in the work of modern acts like Daft Punk and Hot Chip. : They later collaborated with the American art-rock
Their presence on the radio often felt like an intrusion from another world. In 1978, their single "" famously interrupted the flow of standard guitar-based punk and rock on Radio Luxembourg , sounding to listeners like music "blasted in from outer space". The Eurovision "Punk" Stunt In 1978, their single "" famously interrupted the
Although the band effectively ended with the passing of Marc Moulin in 2008, their discography remains a testament to a time when electronic music was the most radical way to be "punk" on the radio. Hidden treasures: Telex – Looking for Saint Tropez
Beyond their ironic covers and radio stunts, Telex laid the groundwork for future electronic genres.