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Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories' – Album Review

Ryan Reed — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:06 +0000

Wrapped up in the overblown, ubiquitous promotional cycle (SNL teasers, behind-the-scenes interviews, etc.) behind Daft Punk's latest album, it's easy to forget these EDM-pioneering robots are human after all. Other than their largely passable 'Tron' soundtrack, the French duo have only released three albums -- and one of them, 2007's 'Human After All,' was almost unanimously panned.

News Bits: Flaming Lips Cover Bowie on 'Fallon, Daft Punk Prepare to Dominate U.K. Charts + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:42:04 +0000

Watch the Flaming Lips cover a Bowie classic on ‘Fallon.’ [Death+Taxes] If the projections are correct, Daft Punk are about to make the Gallagher brothers even grumpier. [NME] Frank Ocean and Beck may be saying “oh yeah!” at the O Music Awards. [Contact Music] Thurston Moore’s new band has a new video, and it’s a [...]

News Bits: Daft Punk and the National Stream New Albums on iTunes + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:13:53 +0000

The wait is over: Daft Punk are streaming 'Random Access Memories' on iTunes.

Oh, and the National are doing likewise. Not quite as upbeat, this one...

Superchunk are prepping a new album and tour.

Daft Punk Release New Teaser Video for 'Random Access Memories' [Watch]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:34:36 +0000

With the release of Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ on the horizon, the helmeted French electro-pop duo have unveiled a new teaser video for the disc. Check out the clip above for an exciting preview of the album’s vinyl packaging and opening track, ‘Give Life Back to Music.’ ‘Get Lucky,’ the album’s first single, features [...]

Fastrack 2013 Commercials – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:59:10 +0000

India’s youth fashion brand Fastrack has unveiled its new line of sunglasses and clothing in a series of colorful, feelgood commercials (watch below). The ads feature Daft Punk’s hit single ‘Something About Us’ off of their 2001 album ‘Discovery.’ The tune was also used to promote Daft Punk’s 2003 animated musical film ‘Interstella 5555: The [...]

Watch Pharrell Perform New Daft Punk Song

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:02:30 +0000

Lots of people are super-excited about the new Daft Punk album coming out next month. But nobody seems to be as pumped up for the record as much as Pharrell Williams, who sang the album's first single, 'Get Lucky,' not once, not twice, but three times in a row last night.

News Bits: Pharrell Sparks Hopes of Daft Punk Playing Brooklyn + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:09:51 +0000

Is there any chance Daft Punk will turn up in Brooklyn tonight?

The Gaslight Anthem, Bad Religion and a bunch of other punk bands have found a cool way to honor late No Use For a Name singer Tony Sly.

Daft Punk Release 'Get Lucky' Feat. Pharrell Williams [Listen]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:26:04 +0000

Daft Punk have finally released their new single 'Get Lucky,' featuring uber producer Pharrell Williams on vocals and guitarist Nile Rodgers. The song is the lead track from 'Random Access Memories,' due out May 21. After a serious dose of hype and "are they or aren't they?" leaks, the final product is upon us.

News Bits: Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Track Listing Announced + More

Joe Robinson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:13:08 +0000

Daft Punk‘s ‘Random Access Memories’ album track listing has been revealed. [Stereogum] Third Man Records have refurbished a vintage Voice-o-Graph recording and vinyl pressing machine. [Spin] Be sure to read the latest rumor about Adele‘s possible super secret summer nuptials. [Metro] Black Sabbath have begun mapping out their U.S. comeback tour. [Ultimate Classic Rock] Don’t [...]

Daft Punk (Feat. Pharrell Williams), 'Get Lucky' [Listen]

Gina Vespa — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:08:24 +0000

Last Friday (April 12), a DJ from France’s Fun Radio took to Twitter to announce plans to debut a new Daft Punk song on Monday. Earlier today (April 15), the French radio station aired the brand-new tune ‘Get Lucky,’ featuring guest vocals from Pharrell Williams, and it's available for your listening pleasure via the video clip above.

Daft Punk Creators Project Video Features Pharrell Williams Discussing New Album

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:22:00 +0000

Pharrell Williams has detailed his involvement in the new Daft Punk album, 'Random Access Memories,' in this Intel and Vice-sponsored Creators Project video clip (watch above). In it, Williams, who sings on 'Get Lucky,' talks about how the French duo is not bound by time and space, among other things.

Daft Punk Debut New Album Trailer at Coachella

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:32:17 +0000

As the release date for Daft Punk's long-awaited new album approaches, the French electronic duo is stepping up its promotion of the record. First there was the brief teaser last month that appeared during a 'Saturday Night Live' break. Yesterday, during the Coachella festival, they unveiled a nearly two-minute trailer for the album.

Daft Punk's New Single Premiering Monday?

Joe Robinson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:11:09 +0000

According to a rumor spreading across the Internet like wildfire, Daft Punk will premiere a new single from their forthcoming album 'Random Access Memories' on Monday (April 15) via the French radio station Fun Radio. A Fun Radio DJ revealed plans for the debut via Twitter, writing, “Good news, our french robots DaftPunk will premiere their new single next week on the french radio ‘Fun Radio’, i didnt say anything ”

Daft Punk Premiering New Album In Small Australian Town

Joe Robinson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:39:30 +0000

Daft Punk have selected Wee Waa, Australia -- a rural town with a population of 2,400 located about 250 miles from Sydney -- to host the world premiere of their new album, 'Random Access Memories.' Thousands of fans are expected to join locals for the "global album launch party," which will take place outside, among the sheep and cattle of the Western Plains during sunset on the evening of May 17, the band announced today (April 9).

News Bits: Julian Casablancas Guests On New Daft Punk Track, Cannibal Ox Return + More

Joe Robinson — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:19:21 +0000

Julian Casablancas is going from garage rocker to Daft Punk-er. [NME] Listen to the first three songs to emerge from Cannibal Ox’s recent comeback. [Stereogum] Roger Ebert’s thumbs-down review of U2‘s ‘Rattle & Hum’ is pretty priceless. [Ultimate Classic Rock] Want to cover your body in green paint and win some Phish goodies? Good luck. [Jam [...]

Daft Punk Creators Project Video Series Features New Album Collaborators [Watch]

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:44:02 +0000

Daft Punk have teamed up with the Creators Project for a series of video shorts promoting their forthcoming album 'Random Access Memories,' which drops May 21. The French duo reportedly collaborated with a slew of musicians on the disc, including Animal Collective’s Panda Bear, Feist collaborator Chilly Gonzales, Chic's Nile Rodgers and disco producer Giorgio Moroder, and the video series focuses on the collaborators, starting with Moroder in the first clip.

Daft Punk Headlining Coachella 2013? VEVO Page Hints at Surprise Appearance

Gina Vespa — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:52:48 +0000

Although Daft Punk weren't among the numerous acts confirmed to perform at Coachella 2013 when the lineup was announced back in January, their record label has dropped hints that they'll be the surprise headliner at this year’s fest. Execs at Universal Music Group, EMI and Sony Entertainment – the umbrella company for Daft Punk’s label, Columbia Records – made a post on the band’s official VEVO page suggesting their appearance.

New Daft Punk Album Coming in May

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:54:14 +0000

Daft Punk have finally unveiled the title and release date for their next album. ‘Random Access Memories’ will be available on May 21 on Daft Life Limited and distributed by Columbia Records, their first for the label. The French duo, which hasn’t released a proper album since 2005′s ‘Human After All,’ teased the new record [...]

Daft Punk Tease New Music

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:15:45 +0000

If you bothered to watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ last night — and really, why would you? — and you didn’t take a bathroom break during the commercials, you may have caught a brief mysterious ad featuring new music by Daft Punk. The 15-second commercial came early last night, during one of the show’s first breaks, [...]

Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers Releasing New Music This Year?

Kenneth Partridge — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:46:05 +0000

Daft Punk have denied rumors they'll tour this year or headline any major festivals, but they will release new music. That's according to legendary producer and Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers, who took to his website recently to talk up his team-up with the French electro-pop duo.