Sébastien Tellier releases ‘Kiss The Beast’ album: Listen

Sébastien Tellier has released his long-awaited new album ‘Kiss The Beast’ via Because Music, marking a bold new chapter in his ever-evolving creative journey. The record arrives following a run of singles that hinted at its expansive scope, including ‘Refresh’, ‘Naïf de Coeur’, ‘Thrill of the Night’, and the newly unveiled ‘Amnesia’.

Most recently, Tellier joined forces with Kid Cudi on ‘Amnesia’, a collaboration that feels both unexpected and deeply natural. Built around hypnotic rhythms, warm basslines, and Tellier’s signature piano lines, the track moves between ethereal rap passages and a melodic French verse, blurring emotional boundaries with ease. The collaboration reconnects the two artists years after Cudi sampled Tellier’s ‘Roche’ on ‘CHUNKY’, closing a creative circle in striking fashion.

Meanwhile, ‘Thrill of the Night’ sees Tellier link up with Slayyyter and Nile Rodgers, pairing modern pop attitude with classic funk-inflected guitar work. The result captures the album’s broader identity: expressive, playful, and unafraid to stretch across genres.

Across its 12 tracks, ‘Kiss The Beast’ unfolds as a richly layered pop statement. Contributions from Oscar Holter, SebastiAn, Victor Le Masne, and Owen Pallett help shape a record that feels both intimate and cinematic, drawing equally from avant-garde pop, alternative hip-hop, and orchestral textures.

Alongside the album release, Tellier has confirmed his return to the stage in 2026 with a tour across France and Europe. Several dates have already sold out, reinforcing the enduring connection between Tellier and his audience as he brings ‘Kiss The Beast’ to life in a live setting. Stream ‘Kiss The Beast’ by Sébastien Tellier on Spotify below or via your preferred platform here.