When Did Instant Crush Come Out? Release Date & Facts

Behind the Synth-Pop Magic: When Did “Instant Crush” Come Out?

If you have ever found yourself hypnotized by the melancholic synth-pop chords and vocoder-drenched vocals of “Instant Crush,” you are looking at one of the defining tracks of 2010s electronic music. A collaboration between the legendary French electronic duo Daft Punk and Julian Casablancas (frontman of The Strokes), the song holds a permanent place in the hearts of indie and electro-pop fans alike.