Daft Punk sophomore album ‘Discovery’ turns 20 years old
Released in March of 2001, Daft Punk made history (not the first time and certainly not the last) with the release of their second studio album 'Discovery'. Marking a shift to a style more influenced by disco, house, synth-pop and french house, 'Discovery' drew inspiration from many different genres to cement the iconic Daft Punk style that we came to know and love today,
Spotify celebrates 20th anniversary of Daft Punk’s ‘Discovery’ with Enhanced Playlist
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Daft Punk's seminal second album, 'Discovery', audio streaming and media provider Spotify has launched an enhanced playlist featuring exclusive content and archival footage not seen before. The 'Daft Punk presents 'Discovery', the Enhanced Playlist' is accessible on Spotify's Canvas and Storyline functions (a platform experience that enables fans to engage with their favourite artists through short looping
A look at Daft Punk’s classic ‘Discovery’ album
Let's take a look at the classic Daft Punk album 'Discovery'. On 22nd, the entire world of electronic music was struck by the news of them separating. The French duo, consisting of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, are arguably the most influential, and greatest electronic music producers of all time. Starting in 1993 and rising to prominence in the mid 90s, the Parisians house
Daft Punk: The 10 most iconic tracks of all time
Following yesterday's sad news that Daft Punk are set to call it quits, we've been looking back into the pantheons at the legacy of great productions crafted by the legendary duo. The French pairing, who started releasing in 1993, were famed for their albums such as 'Homework', 'Discovery', and later, 'Random Access Memories', winning multiple GRAMMY awards in the process.
Daft Punk fan compiles 500-strong list of musical influences
Daft Punk are no ordinary duo. Viewed by many as an integral force in the impact of electronic music as a whole, the French pair helped catapult dance music into the spotlight during the 90s, bringing their trademark 'french touch' and even pioneering their own genre by merging elements of electro and house music to craft a unique and distinctive
Pet Shop Boys will release their ‘Discovery: Live in Rio 1994’ concert as a DVD+2 CD set
One of the most significant duos in the history of electronic and pop music, Pet Shop Boys, are still going strong after 40 years. Surely, there is no better way to celebrate their illustrious career, than getting a copy of their concert film, 'Discovery: Live in Rio 1994', which will be released for the first time as a DVD and a 2
Daft Punk debut album ‘Homework’ turns 24 years old
Back in the 1990s, dance music was in a very different place
Daft Punk classic ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ turns 19 years old
Daft Punk. Even the name itself is enough to send ripples of respect throughout the industry. Blessed with a truly unique signature style, nobody can deny the talent of the French electronic duo, who are, by all senses of the word, firmly cemented in the 'genius' category. Whilst many pinpoint the pair as dance music's most impactful artist(s) of all
Daft Punk album ‘Discovery’ turns 19 years old
It’s hard to deny the impact of Daft Punk on electronic music. The two incredible Frenchmen now have a career spanning over 20 years in electronic music, and it’s safe to say they’ve shook things up more than once. Back in January 1997 the group dropped their now seminal debut album Homework, which changed the game of house music forever and built the
Daft Punk classic ‘Aerodynamic’ turns 18 years old
Ask anyone about French duo Daft Punk and they'll know the name. Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo are two people who helped shape the EDM industry into what it is today, gaining popularity in the late 1990's through the French House movement. With an impressive discography including ultimate classics such as "One More Time", "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and "Around the World" to name a few and also composing the
Daft Punk’s legendary album ‘Discovery’ turns 16 years old
Love them or hate them, it's hard to deny Daft Punk's incredible impact on electronic music. The two incredible frenchmen now have a career spanning 20 years in electronic music, and it's safe to say they've shook things up more than once. Back in January 1997 the group dropped their now seminal debut album Homework, which changed the game of house music forever
Daft Punk sets a standard with newest Action Figure release
Over the course of their multi-decade career, Grammy winners, Daft Punk, have never strayed from keeping their devoted fans on constant edge. From outrageous LED lighting displays to unbeatable production reach, the French duo are, and always will be, true EDM icons. Setting a staple as far as 'what they say goes', the group's revolutionary self-managed ideas, might just be
It’s been 15 years since Daft Punk released “Discovery” and its impact has been insurmountable
In the early 90s, a small group of 3 young Frenchmen conceived a band named "Darlin". This trio would go on to have massively successful musical careers, and two of these members would change the face of electronic music forever. The failed band lasted for only a year, as their music was shunned by many and laughed at as "daft punky trash" by British magazine Melody Maker. This would
Oliver Heldens Opens Up About Artist Discovery
Getting publicity as an amateur musician and producer is a quintessential challenge in the music industry, with thousands of competitors and a fine balance to tread between self-promotion and selling your soul to the devil below. Superstar Oliver Heldens, himself a beneficiary of favourable artist discovery, has had a few words to say to the mass of negative comments coming