Midnight City was released in 2011 by M83, the French electronic project led by Anthony Gonzalez, as the lead single from the album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. Its bright synth riff and saxophone-led climax quickly made it one of the most recognisable electronic songs of the decade, and it spread through film trailers, television, advertising and sports broadcasts. Online, the opening became a favourite for travel edits, city montages and nostalgic videos, where its uplifting build gives ordinary footage a cinematic feel. More than a decade later, it remains a shorthand for night-time energy and wide-eyed wonder.