- Instant Crush (hq) | Daft Punk
The track is available on Spotify and Apple Music .
The video features Casablancas as a wax figure in a museum, depicting a tragic love story between two mannequins. Listen & More Daft Punk - Instant Crush (HQ)
"Instant Crush" is a standout track by from their 2013 album Random Access Memories . It features vocals from Julian Casablancas, the lead singer of The Strokes. The track is available on Spotify and Apple Music
The lyrics and video explore themes of unrequited or missed connection, specifically reflecting on a childhood memory of meeting someone and never getting the chance to be with them. It features vocals from Julian Casablancas, the lead
You can watch it on the official Daft Punk YouTube channel .
The song is known for its heavy use of vocoders on Casablancas' vocals, blending his signature rock style with Daft Punk's electronic production.
A Drumless Edition was released in 2023 for the album's 10th anniversary, allowing for a clearer focus on the vocal performance.
