The stars of the French electronic firmament have finally aligned. In a move that bridges the gap between avant-garde introspection and global dancefloor dominance, Sébastien Tellier has joined forces with David Guetta for an explosive remix of “Thrill of the Night.” Released on April 17, 2026, this collaboration isn’t just a single; it’s a celebration of the “French Touch” legacy that redefined global music culture decades ago.
A Meeting of Two Worlds
While Tellier has spent his career crafting eccentric, cinematic pop landscapes, Guetta has been the undisputed architect of the modern EDM era. Despite their different trajectories, both share a DNA rooted in the Parisian club scene of the 90s.
“David Guetta is an icon to me,” Tellier admits, reflecting on the partnership. “He understands the dancefloor better than anyone. There is a genuine desire in him to bring people together, and that moves me.” For Guetta, the feeling was mutual, noting that Tellier’s original vibe—complemented by the vocals of hyperpop star Slayyyter and the legendary guitar work of Nile Rodgers—offered the perfect emotional foundation for a high-energy rework.
The Sound of the Modern Night
The original track, a standout from Tellier’s January album Kiss the Beast, was already a heavyweight production featuring work by Oscar Holter and SebastiAn. It was designed to evoke the “dream of nightlife”—that elusive, festive energy where everything feels possible.
In the David Guetta remix, the “French Touch” influence is amplified. Guetta preserves the soulful, disco-infused core provided by Nile Rodgers but injects it with the stadium-sized adrenaline that has made him a household name. It is a track that feels both nostalgic for the discotheques of the past and hungry for the festivals of the future.
From the Studio to the Stage
The release comes as Tellier wraps up a triumphant, sold-out European tour, including two landmark nights at the Olympia. Fans won’t have to wait long to hear this new remix in a live setting, as Tellier is set to hit the summer festival circuit, spanning from Paris to Italy.
Sébastien Tellier on tour:
MAY 16 – SION (CH) @ PALP FESTIVAL
MAY 22 – ST BRIEUC @ ART ROCK
JUNE 05 – PARIS @ WE LOVE GREEN
JUNE 12 – AMIENS @ MINUIT AVANT LA NUIT
JUNE 13 – NEUCHÂTEL (CH) / FESTI’NEUCH
JUNE 19 – LYON @ LES NUITS DE FOURVIÈRE
JUNE 20 – EGESKOV (DK) @ HEARTLAND
JUNE 25 – SÈTE @ FESTIVAL FERNANDE
JUNE 27 – ROCHEFORT @ LES SŒURS JUMELLES
JULY 03 – MONTE-CARLO @ OPÉRA GARNIER
JULY 11 – AULNOYE-AYMERIES @ LES NUITS SECRÈTES
JULY 12 – ST-AUBIN SUR MER @ PETE THE MONKEY
JULY 18 – NÎMES @ LES ARÈNES
AUGUST 11 – LOCOROTONDO (IT) @ LOCUS FESTIVAL
AUGUST 12 – LAMEZIA TERME (IT) @ COLORS FESTIVAL
AUGUST 21 – CHARLEVILLE-MÉZIÈRES @ CABARET VERT