Daft Punk News

Following on the heels of 'Tease' ft. UK rapper and vocalist Jelani Blackman – a dark, brooding, peak-time club record – and debut single proper, 'U Ok?', a tour de force collaboration with Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso, “Believe In Yourself” zeroes in on yet another pocket of the widescreen, effervescent PARISI sound.

French superstar DJ and producer David Guetta has been crowned DJ Mag’s No.1 DJ in the 30th anniversary edition of their iconic Top 100 DJs poll. Guetta returns to the No.1 spot for the fourth time after one of the most exciting years of his career to date, with a countless list of smash hit singles, iconic live shows and accolades to his name.

OUT NOW! Check out Metric's new album 'Formentera II' featuring their latest single. Get the latest updates on the band's music and tour dates. The tour (already sold out) will continue this coming week with stops in Toronto, London, Paris and Berlin before they head on a Central and South American tour for the rest of October. 

With the release of Sunset Blue, Kid Francescoli unveils 11 tunes: sunbathed French Touch ('Run Run,' '1986'), romantic chillwave ('Corsica'), uplifting synthpop ('You Are Everywhere,' 'Like Magic'), electronic-soul ('Casino Soul'), cinematic disco ('Solaris'), cosmic R&B ('Sweet and Sour,' 'Take Time'). Watch the vidoe and see tour dates!

The four-track body of work also boasts “ALONE,” which hinges on a pulsating dancefloor-ready groove, thumping bassline, and alluring vocal loops. Elsewhere, “LIKE THIS/LIKE THAT” swings back-and-forth between robotic vocalisations and kinetic rhythms. The ride culminates with the bold and boisterous “THINK I KNOW.”

To celebrate the 10th year since its inception and birth – a grand heralding is to be had (lain) in her honor. Julian Casablancas+The Voidz will return to New York to re-christen the mysterious Murmrr Theatre, who’s dark and grandiose halls have spent years in silence, a silence to be BROKEN starting on All Hallow’s Eve 2023 for THREE nights. 

Stay up to date with the latest news on the extended agreement between Concord Music Publishing and Tomas Costanza. Discover how this partnership is shaping the music industry.

When perusing the shows at this year's Fringe, I saw one with a poster that made me stop and stare. A man wearing aviator glasses stood in front of a pink background, holding a bleeding heart in his hand. Who was this man? Jazz Emu? What kind of a name is that? I simply had to find out, so I booked a ticket to see the show.

Discover the exciting partnership between Concord Music Publishing and Concord Theatricals as they sign composer Jaime Lozano. Learn how this exclusive deal will bring Lozano's music to stages worldwide, and why it's a game-changer for the industry.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running July 17 through July 30.

Festival season is in full gear, and Chicago's favorite pop-up bar Replay Lincoln Park, is making sure to bring the vibes with its latest Lollapalooza inspired pop-up: Replaypalooza.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running July 10 through July 23.

Following the earlier releases of new singles '1986' and 'You Are Everywhere' (ft. Turbo Goth), Kid Francescoli (the electro-pop project of French musician Mathieu Hocine, author of international hit 'Moon') recently shared 'Run Run,' the third single off his forthcoming LP, Sunset Blue. Watch the new music video now!

Comedian, musician and writer Huge Davies’ critically-acclaimed show, The Carpark is heading to streaming services this June. The Carpark drew widespread critical praise at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 and saw Huge nominated for the Best Newcomer award.

Celebrated Canadian musician Rich Aucoin will bring his highly anticipated Is This Real Life tour to New Yok's famed Mercury Lounge, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. EST.

With 'Chastity,' Pussy Riot and Alice Glass wield Boys Noize's racing techno-NRG as a weapon of mass domination. The femme-fatale vocalists take turns drenching the Berlin producer's dark adrenaline with syrupy acid – and while it's an undeniable peak-time rush, a closer listen to the lyrics reveal disturbing new details.

The cornerstone influences - a sprinkle of Queens of the Stone Age swagger; a splash of glam; a Lennon-like knack for melody - remain present, but utilised in ways that rely wholly on Matthew Marcantonio, Adam Godfrey and Thomas Armstrong’s specific magic as a unit: one that values a “janky guitar solo.”

DeusExMaschine shows his experience on this brand-new catchy vocal disco house anthem by blending elements of tech house, disco, and even synth-laden big room. This is the latest issue in a series of single releases on Serial Records, with the first release in 2022, ‘Better’ is arguably the best of the bunch.

Soka Performing Arts Center brings Paul Williams to its stage on Saturday, March 18th as one of the most beloved and respected music creators in the world today. 

Kid Francescoli achieved this track and his entire upcoming LP (his personal holy grail) with a five-stars cast of collaborators: he orchestrated a great 21st century pop-music album, produced by French79, mixed by Stan Neff (Polo & Pan, Kungs, Christine and the Queens), and mastered by Alex Gopher (Daft Punk, The Blaze, Bon Entendeur).