With his unkempt beard and ever-present shades, Sébastien Tellier is full of sonic surprises. Emerging from the same scene that produced Air and Daft Punk, he specializes in turning vintage sounds into a futuristic bubble bath for your ears. With widescreen color and tropical lushness, Tellier integrates Brazilian and African arrangements into his international vision of synth-pop. As you let the fizziness and fun of his music lift you to another plane, take note of the miniature details. It's the meticulous craftsmanship that makes this Frenchman a modern-day pop prodigy.