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The semi-autobiographical film about the life of Daft Punk and the French house scene in the 1990s, Eden has released its official movie trailer. The film follows Paul, played by Félix de Givry) and his friend Stan as they form their own electronic music producer/DJ duo in Paris. Their film is more than just a rave film as it dives into the character's relationships with their parents, love interests and drug use. -
Jay Z Answers Questions About TIDAL Streaming Service Following Press Conference with Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Daft Punk, Madonna
On Monday, Jay Z held a press conference to announce the launch of his TIDAL streaming service as a partnership with Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Daft Punk and Madonna, among others. Many questions were left unanswered so Hov took the time to break things down in depth. -
Jay Z Officially Launches Tidal
It is official: Jay Z's move into the music streaming business has arrived and he is bringing a lot of his friends with him. At an industry event today at New York City's James A. Farley Post Office in Herald Square, Jay Z announced the launch of TIDAL with his 16 artist partners. The event was live streamed as Jay Z announced his plans for the Hi-FI service with Madonna, Kanye West, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, deadmau5, Jason Aldean, Jack White, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Arcade Fire's Win Butler, Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Calvin Harris. -
Unmasked Daft Punk Immortalized With Wooden Statues Alongside Pharrell, Rick Rubin
The mystique of Daft Punk is found primarily in their futuristic sound that always seems to be way ahead of its time, but also in their signature masks that the pair rarely are seen in public without. Now Guy-Manel de Homen-Christo and Thomas Bangalter are being immortalized with unmasked wooden statues in a new exhibit being done by sculptor Xavier Veilhan. They will stand alongside Pharrell, Rick Rubin and others. -
Daft Punk Making Movie for Nile Rodgers, Chic Album
Nile Rodgers and Daft Punk are back at it again. The "Get Lucky" collaborators are teaming up on a new project that will this time focus on Nile Rodgers's extensive discography and his upcoming works with Chic. The "One More Time" duo has made a movie dedicated to the upcoming Chic album and everything that Rodgers has worked on over his career. -
Jay Z, Drake, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Dominate American Listening Map, Based on Streaming Information
Music Machinery, a blog utilizing data from The Echo Nest, recently crafted a simple map detailing what performers dominate different regions of the United States based on streaming data. Jay Z and Macklemore and Drake each hold sway over three large chunks of the United States. -
Nile Rodgers Takes Break From Helping Lady Gaga et al and Announces New Chic Album for June
Everyone from Daft Punk to Lady Gaga has been seeking out Nile Rodgers for work on their new albums so it only makes sense that the guitarist would look to release new music with his primary act Chic as well. The band, most popular during the disco era, hasn't released an album since 1992's Chic-Ism (from SPIN). -
LCD Soundsystem's Debut Album: 9 Songs Ranked for Its 10th Anniversary
Today, Jan. 24, marks the 10th anniversary of LCD Soundsystem's self-titled debut album, which saw DFA Records founder James Murphy combining the seemingly disparate worlds of punk and dance music into a distinctly '00s sound oozing with New York cool. In celebration of this incredible album, here are its nine exclusive songs ranked, from weakest to best. -
Daft Punk Semi-Biographical Movie Eden Releases Second Trailer [WATCH]
The semi-biographical film about Daft Punk, Eden has released its second trailer. The film, directed by Mia Hansen-Løve (Father Of My Children, First Love, Goodbye) follows two characters, Paul, an aspiring French DJ and his best friend Stan as they form their own electronic music producer, DJ duo in Paris. The second trailer dives a bit further into the complexities of the characters including love interests, drug use and their rise within the French electronic music scene. -
Pharrell Williams's Hat on Display at Grammy Museum Through March
Remember that strange hat Pharrell Williams wore to the Grammys last year? Of course you do. The producer/singer auctioned off the famous cap after the ceremony, raising nearly $45,000 for his charity From One Hand to Another. Fast food chain Arby's won the bid and has now lent the hat to the Grammy Museum, which will put it on display until March 15 in an exhibit titled the Grammy Effect, "Billboard" notes. The hat served as a lucky charm for the singer last January. He took home the Best Record of the Year Award for "Get Lucky," Album of the Year for "Random Access Memories" and Best Pop/Duo Performance with Daft Punk for the stellar track. He also performed a medley of tunes with Daft Punk, Niles Rodgers and Stevie Wonder. Pharrell will look to duplicate last year's success at next month's award ceremony. His 2014 solo effort "GIRL" is up for Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album. The monster lead single "Happy" is nominated for Best Pop Performance and Best Music Video. -
Steve Angello Reveals Tentative Release Date For Album 'Wild Youth'
Steve Angello fans, the boss has some great news for you. Replying to a fan on Twitter, a space where he is quite active and talks to his followers quite often, he stated that his highly anticipated album Wild Youth would be release in April. The former Swedish House Mafia member did not specify when in April, but it is good to know that the album will be arriving soon after a period of indefinite delays after battling with Columbia over the album. -
Lady Gaga Working with Nile Rodgers and Songwriter Diane Warren? Power Trio Photographed in the Studio
Lady Gaga's next album might be a little funky. A photo of the "Born This Way" singer surfaced recently and she was in the studio with Chic's Nile Rodgers. Acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren was also pictured, meaning that there's a super trio of talent working on something big. Gaga's people did not confirm the collaboration, but a picture is worth a thousand rumors (or something like that). -
Iggy Azalea, Lorde, Sam Smith Top Google's 'Year in Search' Musical Artists List for 2014
As 2014 comes to a close, it's only proper that the good people at Google let us what's been popular in the world of online searches so that everyone can get on the same page. It turns out that Iggy Azalea was the most-searched musical artist of the year, followed by Lorde and Sam Smith. People also wanted to know about Taylor Swift, Daft Punk and "Weird Al" Yankovic. -
Avicii, Robin Thicke & Passenger Among Most Shazamed Songs of All Time as Music Discover App Relaunches Website
Avicii's "Wake Me Up" is that song that you love but just can't figure out the name of, at least according to Shazam. Today (Dec. 10), the music-discovery app re-launched its website, complete with a real-time searchable feature and a hall-of-fame, featuring the 82 songs that have been tagged over 5 million times. -
'The Voice' Star Adam Levine Covers R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)' at Concert, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Team Up [WATCH]
The coaches from NBC's hit show The Voice gathered in West Hollywood last night (Dec. 8) to put on a special show for fans. Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams all got onstage to perform some of their own songs. Adam Levine used his stage time to share a version of one of his favorite songs, "Ignition (Remix)" by R. Kelly. Needless to say, the crowd was into it.
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