Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo wrote and directed the 74 minute robot epic, Electroma, as a conceptual complement to the duo’s 2005 album Human After All (Virgin). Composed of five set-pieces and shot on 35 mm film stock in the California deserts, the film follows the leather clad avatars of Daft Punk, Hero Robots #1 and #2, down perpetual highways and endless deserts in the pursuit of humanity. Devoid of dialogue and anything from the Daft Punk catalogue, the film floats on the potency of lingering camera sequences and stark cinematography.
Warped Tour Announces Lineup, Adds Matisyahu and Chiodos
Warped Tour 2008 has announced two new additions for a portion of this summer’s tour. Matisyahu will join the tour for the July 9 (Atlanta), July 10 (Orlando), July 11 (Tampa) and the July 13 (Jacksonville) shows. Also look for Chiodos to perform a one-night-only show on July 18 in Detroit at Comerica Park. The full band lineup is below.
The Fashion Release S/T Album, Announce US Tour w/ Alkaline Trio
Euro-punk design-dancers The Fashion, from Copenhagen, Denmark, will be touring with Alkaline Trio next month is support of their self-titled album released yesterday.
The Fashion’s debut album Rock Rock Kiss Kiss Combo was released in Denmark in September 2003. The group is lead by Jakob Printzlau, a successful underground graphic designer. Some of his work can be seen below.
Clare & The Reasons Announce UK Tour Dates
Brooklyn orchestral pop group Clare & The Reasons have announced UK Tour dates in addition the their previously announced US dates. Full dates below.
Death Cab For Cutie Release Narrow Stairs
Death Cab for Cutie’s sixth album, Narrow Stairs isn’t the “make or break” album that critics are positioning it to be, says Ben Gibbard. “I appreciate the drama. But I don’t really understand what’s at stake for us. Or at least, I don’t agree that what’s at stake for us is worldwide rock ‘n’ roll superstardom or working the night shift at a 7-11.”
The Raveonettes: The Danish Duo Is Back For A Triple Serving of Lust
The Danish duo, consisting of Sune Rose Wagner (guitar/vocals) and Sharin Foo (bass/vocals) are taking a new approach to their minimalist, nostalgic rock sound, by ridding themselves of their mid-century image and focusing on what matters most to them: the music.
Radiohead vs. The Monster
You know the theory about light and distant stars? That it takes so long for light to travel to Earth that some stars appear to be shining when they have actually burned out long ago? That’s how artists should be thinking about major-label record deals. The industry has burned so long on the fossil fuel of major-label cash, they still appear to be relevant. Are they?
New so-called “360 deals” on major labels want a piece of everything the artist makes. They get their name because they take revenue from all sides of the pie—sales, touring, licensing, publishing, acting, modeling, merchandise—you name it.
Witch: Amping Up the Stoner Rock Formula on Paralyzed
Vermont rock supergroup Witch adopt the phrase “less weed, more speed” on their new record Paralyzed. The result is a hard-hitting—and at times dreamy—album full of self-assured jams that proves the rock veterans are still pushing their music into new territories.