Daft Punk
Kacey Musgraves Lists Daft Punk, Magic Mushrooms as Influences of Upcoming Album
In a recent interview, six-time Grammy Award-winning artist Kacey Musgraves spilled the tea on the influences behind her forthcoming feature-length album, due later this year. In the mix for the country queen was a guided magic mushroom trip at the beginning of 2021. Her takeaway? “Less time for bullshit,” Musgraves told ELLE. “I am so repelled by the artificial, the chatter, the pressures of society. It doesn’t matter. We’re not here for very long.” In addition to psilocybin, the Texas native revealed an eclectic group of musical influences for the project, including legendary electronic music duo Daft Punk. “I feel like I don’t belong to country in any way on one hand, but on the other hand, I’m deeply rooted in that genre. So I’m not owned by ...
Keith Urban Says Daft Punk Was His Dream Collaborator
It’s becoming more and more clear that Daft Punk‘s 2021 split had far-reaching consequences way beyond the confines of electronic dance music. Speaking to Eamonn Kelly of Smooth Radio’s sister station Smooth Country, decorated country-pop recording artist Keith Urban called out the legendary electronic duo as his dream collaborator, saying he was “heartbroken” by the robots’ shocking breakup. “I really wanted to do something with Daft Punk, and I was heartbroken that they’ve disbanded,” Urban said. “That was somebody who was probably top of my list of artists who I really, really, admire—the work that they have done in the studio. Because it’s the highest level of that kind of craftsmanship. They’re just unbelievably great at it.”...
Eddie Johns, Artist Behind Daft Punk’s “One More Time” Sample, Seeks Royalties for Source Material
Despite providing the source material for one of Daft Punk‘s biggest hits, artist Eddie Johns has reportedly spent decades uncompensated for his work. That may soon change, however, as news of the legendary duo’s breakup has sparked a renewed drive to get Johns credited, which started with Johns’ case manager Alyssa Cash. Johns, who previously spent over a decade shuffling through homeless shelters, had his original song “More Spell On You” sampled by Daft Punk to create “One More Time.” “He showed me his album cover and when I found this video talking about how it was sampled by Daft Punk, it was like a lightbulb went off,” Cash recalled. “‘That’s Eddie, this is his song.'” The Los Angeles Times ...
10 Awesome Mother’s Day Gifts for Rave Moms
They say mothers are like glue—even when you can’t see them, they still hold the family together. That sentiment is especially true during times of hardship, like—say—a global pandemic. And with Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s once again time we show our moms how much we love and value them, even if it’s with just a small token of our gratitude. Whether you’re buying for your own mother, a friend who is expecting, or your crew’s rave mom, here are 10 awesome EDM-themed Mother’s Day gifts. deadmau5 Collage Yoga Pants Buy these stylish deadmau5 yoga pants so you don’t have to bend over backwards to find a last-minute gift. Rockabilia Modular Synth Spiral Notebook Here’s a cute notebook that looks like a modular synth for a...
There’s a Daft Punk Tribute and Beer Festival Going Down in Australia
Draughts and Discovery are set to collide in an awesome beer festival dedicated to Daft Punk. Draught Punk Beer Fest is a magical place where brokenhearted Daft Punk fans can rejoice and drink away the pain of the robots’ shocking split after 28 years. The unique festival is scheduled to hit Melbourne’s Colonial Brewing Co. on Saturday, May 15th. The fest will offer walkthroughs of the brewery, where attendees will meet the brewers and drink special unreleased and limited run beers. There will also be a golf simulator wherein Draught Punks can wind up Happy Gilmore-style and guess their drives to win prizes. $5 for every 10 drives will be directed to Sustainable Table, an environmental nonprofit that provides Australians with the tools and inf...
Daft Punk-Inspired Watch Collection Unveiled by Director of Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio
Over two decades of some of electronic music’s most memorable songs and live performances have come courtesy of the legendary duo Daft Punk, who announced their shocking split in early 2021. The iconic robots inspired many musicians in their craft, but their influence spreads far beyond music and into different facets of art and culture. One such instance of that inspiration came to Arnaud Chastaingt, director of Chanel’s Watchmaking Creation Studio, who channeled the storied career of Daft Punk for his latest collection, Chanel Electro. A bit of a maverick force at Chanel, Chastaingt sought to give the J12’s 20th anniversary collection quite the makeover. The Daft Punk-inspired J12 Chanel Electro watch in black. Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio Splashin...
Someone Paid $2,380 for a Rare 2002 Japanese Vinyl Pressing of Daft Punk’s “Discovery”
Let’s be honest—we’re all still licking the wound of Daft Punk’s shocking breakup. In the wake of the robots’ split, one fan made a splash with the purchase of a rare 2002 Japanese vinyl pressing of Discovery, the iconic electronic music duo’s sophomore album. The 2xLP limited edition record sold for $2,380 on Discogs, who recently shared a list of the most expensive items sold on the marketplace in February 2021. The most expensive item was New Horizons, a 1972 album by jazz collective The Sounds Of Liberation that sold for $7,777. Following that LP came Liza Jane by Davie Jones With The King Bees, which sold for $6,944, and a 7″ Single of Magnetics’ Count The Days / When I’m With My Baby that fet...
You Can 3D Print Your Own Miniature Daft Punk Helmets With These Free Design Templates
As if DIY culture wasn’t already popping off in our pandemic-induced boredom, YouTube 3D-printing channel Mars Gizmo has turned it up a notch with a new tutorial on 3D-prints of miniature Daft Punk helmets. In addition to a short instructional video, Mars Gizmo included in its description a list of recommended filament colors and super glues, along with links to an entry-level 3D printer. Both designs were originally published on Thangs, an online database for storing and sharing 3D printer designs. With more than one million subscribers, Mars Gizmo has also published designs for a Darth Vader helmet, a Pokémon diorama and a bust of Vision from The Avengers, among others. And if 3D printing isn’t your jam, check out these 10 unique Daft Punk collectibles to keep the...
Thousands Attend Hoax April Fool’s Rave in Brussels—With Daft Punk on Fake Lineup
In yet another 2021 “shake-your-head” moment, thousands of ravers illegally gathered in Brussels after a fake announcement of a music festival was published on social media. Said to be taking place on April 1st, the hoax April Fool’s Day festival went terribly awry after police raided the “event,” deploying teargas and water cannons to break up the crowd. Several attendees and officers were injured and four were arrested, according to Reuters. Organizers of the hoax festival, dubbed “La BOUM,” reportedly promised guests that the event would flout COVID-19 safety measures. They also boldly listed Calvin Harris, David Guetta, and a reunion of legendary French duo Daft Punk as performers of the fest, which a Facebook Event page listed as taking place ...
YouTuber Covers Daft Punk’s “Around The World” Using “Singing” Tesla Coils
While we’re still reeling from the news of Daft Punk‘s shocking breakup, the musical tributes have continued to roll in. Now, YouTuber Fabricio H. Franzoli may have just published the most innovative Daft Punk cover todate. It turns out one unintended use of Tesla coils is that they have the ability to produce music. That’s precisely what Franzoli has revealed anyway, and his Franzoli Electronics channel now has over 270,000 subscribers to show for it. By carefully managing the phase, pulse width, and firing frequency of the lightning-like energy emanating from the coils, the structures emit various pitches. Franzoli takes this phenomenon further, generating entire arrangements, with his latest cover being Daft Punk’s “Around The World.” A...
5 Absurd 2021 EDM Stories That Are Not April Fools’ Jokes
It’s April Fools’ Day, so odds are you’ve read a number of sensationalistic, completely false stories today that would normally appear in The Onion. Here are five absurd stories which actually happened this year that could be mistaken for pranks, but are completely real. A porn star purchased the $4 million castle Avicii used to produce his final album AVN Award-winning porn superstar Mia Malkova purchased a piece of electronic dance music history when she forked over $4 million for the massive Oregon castle that Avicii rented to produce Tim, the album that would ultimately prove to be the legendary EDM artist’s last. “It’s a porn castle now,” said the listing agent at the time of the sale. Porn star Mia Malkova purchased the $4 million Or...
Hood Politics Records Breathes New Life Into Daft Punk With Stunning Tribute Compilation: Listen
Following the news of Daft Punk‘s shocking split in February 2021, the music community at large flung headlong into hysteria. Naturally, a barrage of tributes flooded social media, ranging from sheer disbelief to unadulterated admiration. While many paid homage to the legendary electronic music duo via social media eulogies, Hood Politics Records went a different route. To celebrate the legacy of Daft Punk, the renowned tastemaker and underground label put together Daft Punk Forever, a scintillating 12-track compilation of remixes that breathe new life into the beloved robots in their absence. Contributing brilliant remixes are House Divided, Broken Future and Stund, DONT BLINK, BINGEWATCH, Rich DietZ, Victor Bari, Galo, Kuestenklatsch, Cyboy, UNDRGNDCTRL, Kai Zen, and the trio of Nu...
