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Interviews & Profiles

In spite of the robotic persona they've cultivated for years, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo elected to make the latest Daft Punk album in a real studio, with real musicians.

May 16, 2013 Hear the elusive electronic duo in conversation with All Things Considered's Audie Cornish.

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November 29, 2010 Daft Punk and TRON: Legacy add up to a match made in cyber-heaven.

News

On May 21, Daft Punk will release Random Access Memories, the duo's first album since 2005.

May 14, 2013 The long-awaited album from the Parisian dance music duo basks in the smooth sounds of the 1970s.

Reviews

Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter are the two men behind Daft Punk.

May 22, 2013 The French duo's new album, Random Access Memories, is a notable departure for the French duo.

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December 4, 2007 A look at the week's new CD releases by Lizzy Goodman of Blender.

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