Sébastien Tellier

French singer-songwriter born in 1975; debut album released in 2001; known for lush, synth-driven and orchestrated pop across albums such as L'incroyable vérité, Sexuality and L'Aventura.

Born in 1975; debut album released 2001 on Record Makers; Sexuality produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk); participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008; supported by/associated with artists Air and Daft Punk; Quentin Dupieux worked on mixing of early material.

DeBaser reviews present Sébastien Tellier as an ambitious, perfectionist French artist blending synthpop, orchestration and retro-psychedelic songwriting. Critics praise lush arrangements, sensual atmospheres and inventive structures, while noting occasional self-indulgence and length. Key albums reviewed include L'Incroyable Vérité, Sexuality and L'Aventura. Recommended for listeners who appreciate refined, slightly theatrical pop.

For:Listeners of sophisticated French pop, french touch and synth-driven singer-songwriter music.