In 2016, French electronic project M83, led by Anthony Gonzalez and at the height of acclaim following Junk—where 80s synth textures merged with indie-rock and cinematic motifs—delivered a session for KEXP, Seattle's radio station renowned for intimate live recordings. The 30-minute studio set, with a sparse band and Jordan Lawlor's guitar work, captured the American tour's climax, where nostalgic melodies gained chamber scale before a small audience. This performance underscored M83's evolution from soundtracks like Oblivion to live execution, transforming electronics into an emotional dialogue.