Pick any Daft Punk song or album from its 20-year history, and it sounds good enough to be released tomorrow. Daft Punk is conceptual, simple, cinematic, and timeless. Their latest (and apparently last) album, 2013’s Random Access Memories, reignited the careers of legends Nile Rodgers and Giorgio Moroder and sparked a return to live dance instrumentalism that continues to catch among a younger generation. When Skrillex accepted his first Grammy, he was all “I think Daft Punk should have won Grammys.” The French duo invented the concept of the bedroom producer with its first album Homework in 1997, yet Daft Punk has had only two tours in 20 years, the second of which launched the modern dance music stage production concept.ĭaft Punk Break Up After 28 Years With Eight-Minute 'Epilogue' Video Daft Punk is the kind of band other bands write songs about (looking at you, LCD Soundsystem). It is the pop sound of the day, and Daft Punk has most certainly played a heavy hand in that sonic domination.Īt almost every turn, and with almost every release in its career, Daft Punk has been derided by critics only to be hailed in years to come. It’s leaked into rock, rap and even country. Dance and electronic music defines the musical movement of our era. Daft Punk is one of the most influential musical acts of the last 20 years. 22) via an eight-minute video entitled “Epilogue,” though we’re fervently hoping it’s not a breakup breakup.Įither way, it’s time to pay our respects. The beloved French duo Daft Punk called it a day on Monday (Feb.
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