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Daft Punk Writing New Album With Nile Rodgers
Wed Feb 8 2012 by Becky Bain
When we recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the release of Daft Punk's debut album Homework, we got even more antsy than usual for new music from the French duo, who haven't dropped a studio LP in seven years. Happily, we can report that Daft Punk are currently working with producer Nile Rodgers on a new album. "We were just jamming at my house [in New York], but it’s gonna be proper and real," Rodgers told music blog Faster Louder. "They came over to my today around breakfast time and it’s now evening I basically had to almost kick them out. We were having so much fun just in an informal setting that we decided to make it formal. And it’s very formal. It’s gonna be amazing." More »
Daft Punk’s Album ‘Homework’ Turns 15: Backtracking
Fri Jan 20 2012 by Becky Bain
Backtracking is our recurring look back at the pop music that shaped our lives. Friends may come and go, but we'll be spinning our favorite albums forever.
Pyramids, helmets, laser light shows and insane fandom: This is what we've come to expect from Daft Punk, who in the 15 years since the release of their debut album Homework (which was originally released on this day in 1997) have become the biggest electronic act in the world. Over the course of a decade and a half, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter have garnered a following that includes the likes of ravers, Tron fans, pop followers and even Kanye West. Let's take a closer look at how it all started. More »
Pyramids, helmets, laser light shows and insane fandom: This is what we've come to expect from Daft Punk, who in the 15 years since the release of their debut album Homework (which was originally released on this day in 1997) have become the biggest electronic act in the world. Over the course of a decade and a half, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter have garnered a following that includes the likes of ravers, Tron fans, pop followers and even Kanye West. Let's take a closer look at how it all started. More »
Best Songs Of 2011: The Top 10 Pop Non-Singles Of The Year
Wed Dec 14 2011 by Robbie Daw
Sure, there have been a boatload of decent singles that made an impact both on the charts and in pop culture in 2011. But there were also plenty of outstanding tracks tucked away on your favorite pop artists' albums that never got their day in the sun. Sometimes it may seem like a no-brainer when choosing which track from an LP deserves an official single release — and sometimes artists and labels get it way wrong and overlook some of their best material.
We've rounded up what we consider to be 10 such tunes below. Our selection process was simple: they were all from albums that were released in 2011 or, at the very least, the tail-end of 2010, and they all had ample opportunity to be up for single consideration this year. Alas, these diamonds were left untouched by radio (this year, at least). More »
We've rounded up what we consider to be 10 such tunes below. Our selection process was simple: they were all from albums that were released in 2011 or, at the very least, the tail-end of 2010, and they all had ample opportunity to be up for single consideration this year. Alas, these diamonds were left untouched by radio (this year, at least). More »
Listen To A New/Old Daft Punk Song “Drive”
Fri Sep 16 2011 by Becky Bain
Your work week will now definitely end on a high note, as a never-heard-before Daft Punk track has been unleashed, "Drive". No, it's not a new tie-in single from the Ryan Gosling movie of the same name, but a previously unreleased song from 1994 that will be included on Soma Records' 20th anniversary compilation. But hey, you haven't heard it before, so that makes it new, yes? Yes. Enjoy below. More »
Justin Timberlake And The 9 Other Artists We Demand New Music From
Tue Jun 28 2011 by Becky Bain
Justin Timberlake’s newest movie Bad Teacher was released in theaters this past weekend, where it scored an impressive $31 million at the box-office. The success of his newest cinematic venture is just another nail in the coffin that was his music career. He’s made it clear that “music is not my focus right now”, but when, JT, when?! As desperate as we are for Timberlake to step back in the studio (and not just for another Lonely Island digital short), he isn’t the only artist at the top of their game who either fled from the spotlight or focused their energy on alternate projects. Check out the nine other acts we’re practically begging to release new tunes. More »
Hear Daft Punk’s Hits As Played By A Student Orchestra
Fri Apr 29 2011 by Becky Bain
Vulture brings to our attention this awesome medley of Daft Punk tunes, as performed by the Dublin Trinity Orchestra, the only fully student-run orchestra in Ireland. They did this medley as an encore after performing the French duo's Discovery album in full. We only wish one of the students was rocking a robot helmet. Enjoy below! More »
How Much Did Daft Punk’s ‘87 Ferrari Sell For In That Japan Charity Auction, Anyway?
Tue Apr 26 2011 by Robbie Daw
EMI has issued a press release that features some results of its charity auction for Japan disaster relief, in which the label says over 200 artists participated by donating personal items and memorabilia. Altogether, the label says its roster helped raise $940,000 for the Red Cross to use in supporting those affected by last month's earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. Head below to see just how much Chris Martin's jacket, Katy Perry's cupcake trampoline (!!) and Daft Punk's 1987 Ferrari featured in Electroma went for.
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Daft Punk Get Remixed On ‘TRON: Legacy R3CONFIGUR3D’
Wed Mar 2 2011 by Becky Bain
Daft Punk have scored the biggest hit of their careers in the U.S. with the Tron: Legacy soundtrack — interesting, since it barely qualifies as a typical Daft Punk album with its meloncholy, dancefloor-unfriendly vibe. Thankfully, the party can officially get started with Tron: Legacy R3C0NF1GUR3D (out April 4), featuring remixes of cuts from the soundtrack. We're disappointed that the French duo aren't remixing their own tracks, but we'll assume leaving the remixing to others gives them ample time to produce another awesome album. Track list below.
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Is Coca-Cola Getting Daft Punk’d?
Wed Feb 23 2011 by Robbie Daw
Daft Punk scoring TRON: Legacy? Awesome! The soundtrack becoming the French duo's highest-charting album of their career in the States? Epic! Coca-Cola offering a line of soft drinks called Daft Coke, in bottles patterned after the robotic music gods' iconic helmets? Zut alors! If this is merely another DP rumor—and, trust, there are many—it's one of the most fizzy ones yet. Head below to hear the supposed Daft Punk Coke jingle.
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Cake Debut At #1 As Album Sales Tank Hard
Wed Jan 19 2011 by Robbie Daw
It's been a long time since we went the distance with quirky Cali rock act Cake. But here they are again suddenly, with not only their first Top 10 album—Showroom Of Compassion—but their first to reach #1 on Billboard's Top 200. Unfortunately, the rug gets yanked out from under that feat since it's also the lowest number of copies moved for a #1 album in Nielsen SoundScan's history of tracking LP sales.
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