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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

The Electropop Irony: How Telex Reimagined Punk on the Airwaves Punk radio Telex

Perhaps the group's most "punk" moment occurred during the . Telex entered with the song " Euro-Vision ," a track designed to be purposefully trite and repetitive—a direct satire of the contest itself. Their goal was reportedly to finish last, a feat they nearly achieved by coming in second to last. This act of public sabotage mirrored the disruptive spirit of the punk movement they were subtly lampooning. Legacy and Influence Although the band effectively ended with the passing

: They later collaborated with the American art-rock duo Sparks to write lyrics for their 1981 album Sex . Their goal was reportedly to finish last, a