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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

Formed in 1978, the Belgian trio emerged as a subversive, electronic answer to the raw energy of punk. While punk was defined by its aggressive guitar riffs and DIY rebellion, Telex translated that same "anti-establishment" spirit into a minimalistic, synthesizer-driven sound that challenged the conventions of pop and radio. A Subversive Entry into the Mainstream Punk radio Telex

: They later collaborated with the American art-rock duo Sparks to write lyrics for their 1981 album Sex . Although the band effectively ended with the passing