SEBASTIEN TELLIER RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICA THIS DECEMBER
* SELECT US TOUR DATES BEGIN DECEMBER 3rd IN LOS ANGELES
* “DIVINE” VIDEO ON mtvU’s THE FRESHMEN
* SEXUALITY LP OUT THIS WEEK ON RECORD MAKERS
Sebastien Tellier (http://www.myspace.com/sebastientellier) will return to the US this December to bring the elegant and sensual compositions from his new album, Sexuality, to the masses. His third full-length album on Record Makers is available at all major physical and digital retailers this week and has welcomed praise from critics and fans alike following its exclusive pre-release this summer at American Apparel. The album has also charted at #3 on CMJ’s RPM and #85 on iTunes top electronic albums.
In addition to this impending French invasion, Tellier’s inventive video for the single “Divine” is up this week on mtvU’s The Freshmen (vote for him here), competing against 4 other videos for a spot in regular rotation on mtvU. Check it out and vote!
“Divine” video on mtvU
Press on Tellier’s Sexuality:
“Electronic music’s own Serge Gainsbourg.” – SPIN
“Sebastien Tellier is at the cutting edge of the French alternative music scene.” – ESQUIRE
“A smoothly melancholic, synthesized ode to bygone crooners and sensual
pop.” – W MAGAZINE
“Tellier is clearly a gifted craftsman of the pop song, with melodies that
engage on more than just a visceral level.” — UNDER THE RADAR
Tour Dates:
12/3/08 LOS ANGELES, CA HENRY FONDA THEATER
12/4/08 SAN FRANCISCO, CA MEZZANINE
12/7/08 DENVER, CO BLUEBIRD THEATER
12/9/08 CHICAGO, IL SCHUBAS TAVERN
12/11/08 NEW YORK, NY LPR