Iconic electronic duo Daft Punk have called it quits. Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, the low-profile pair of space helmet-wearing electronic music producers known as Daft Punk, are retiring after nearly 30 years. On Monday (Feb. 22), the duo posted an eight-minute video titled “Epilogue,” which features footage from their 2006 sci-fi film Electroma.
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After 28 years of reshaping the music industry, iconic French electronic duo Daft Punk have announced they are breaking up in the most Daft Punk way possible. The pair, who once famously hid their true identities under masks, uploaded an eight-minute video titled “Epilogue” to YouTube. In the video, which can be seen here, Guy-Manuel
Our current world pandemic has been a popular topic to write about in song, story and newspaper articles. One such song has come from a Chicago based duo consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Mario Novelli and synth, keyboardist and harmonic vocals Jorie Gracen, both equaling The PondHawks. The track is named “Invisible Stranger” and
Fans were upset and confused after DaBaby seemingly dissed JoJo Siwa in his new track. DaBaby dropped his “Beatbox Freestyle” on Friday (Feb. 19). The track is a spin on SpotEmGottem’s single “Beat Box” that was released in April 2020. “You a b—h, JoJo Siwa (B—h) / You let the wrong n—a get rich,” he
How did fans manage to connect that My Chemical Romance is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe without the band actually appearing in a Marvel film or television show? On Friday (Feb. 19) the seventh episode of the original Disney+ series Wandavision aired which gave fans the clue they needed. Warning: Wandavision spoilers ahead. Each episode
Can you believe it’s been a whole decade since Ed Sheeran released his first album? Aptly titled “+,” the long play peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was certified double platinum with sales of 1.21 million. Three years after “+” came out, Sheeran dropped his second album, followed three years
No matter how they come to music or what genre they fall into, almost every recording artist privately shares the same dream: to become an icon in the industry, transforming the face of music along the way. And while there are hundreds of talented and successful artists out there, very few will end up doing
Have you ever heard of YouTube’s “Billion View Club?” The name refers to videos that have exceeded one billion views on the platform, a feat that was first achieved in 2012 with the music video for “Gagnam Style.” In 2015, “Baby” by Justin Bieber became the second video to ever reach the milestone. Since then,
On February 5th, Cardi B dropped her latest single, “Up.” The track serves as the second single from her upcoming album and is already a massive hit after debuting in the number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She would have claimed the top spot, too, if it weren’t for Olivia Rodrigo’s smash
On February 5th, Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams released Flowers for Vases/Descanso, her second solo album. The long play was met with critical praise for the soul-bearing work. New Musical Express wrote, “‘Flowers for Vases/descansos’ rakes back the debris and leaves Hayley Williams exposed. Sowing new seeds, it’s an approach that reaps rewards.” Fans of
Taylor Swift officially finished re-recording her Fearless album — and is even dropping a song, tonight! But what does the secret message hidden in her album announcement mean? On Thursday (February 11), the “Lover” singer announced that she will release her re-recorded version of “Love Story” at midnight ET tonight. She appeared on Good Morning America
Did Claudia Conway make it to Hollywood on American Idol? On Sunday (Feb. 14), the then-15-year-old (now 16) auditioned in front of Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the Season 4 premiere of Idol. Her performance started off shaky, with Claudia first singing Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” to a lukewarm reception. After Katy
How does Gwen Stefani inspire Olivia Rodrigo‘s songwriting? On Thursday (Feb. 11), the “driver’s license” singer spoke about her songwriting inspiration during an appearance on The Travis Mills Show. During the interview, Rodrigo revealed that the reason the No Doubt lead singer is one of her favorite songwriters is because Stefani isn’t afraid to tell a personal story that
Taylor Swift revealed the reason why she chose to re-record her sophomore album, Fearless, first instead of her self-titled debut record. On Thursday (Feb. 11), Swift announced that she will be releasing her first re-recorded record. However, some fans were surprised to learn that her first re-release will be her sophomore album, not her self-titled debut
Lady Gaga arguably made the transition from pop star to living legend on the night of Sept. 12, 2010 at the MTV Video Music Awards. There, she wore the iconic meat dress that made fashion history… and teased the chorus of her then-upcoming single, “Born This Way.” The former moment may have made more headlines
Cardi B‘s catchy “Up” chorus lyric (“If it’s up, then it’s stuck”) seems to be getting stuck in everyone’s heads—but that’s not the only thing having trouble getting, um, dislodged. On Thursday (Feb. 11) the “WAP” hit-maker explained the unexpected meaning behind the line in her new single, “Up,” during an appearance on The Tonight
Pokemon was originally created in Japan in 1995, and the first video game entries, Red and Blue, were released in February of 1996. American rapper and music superstar Post Malone was born in 1995 and must feel a bond with the still popular Nintendo franchise since he’s teaming up with the brand in 2021. On
Taylor Swift‘s re-recording of “Love Story” has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day. On Friday (Feb. 12), the “Evermore” singer debuted “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” — a recording that she now owns the rights to. Swift first teased a short clip of the re-recording in a Ryan Reynolds-produced Match.com commercial in December 2020. The updated version of “Love Story”
Hoobastank are not a perfect band—and quite frankly, they don’t give a damn. Twenty years since making their eponymous major label debut in 2001, the American rock group with the curious moniker have experienced their fair share of triumphs and tribulations. But oh, what a ride it’s been, and their latest (albeit accidental) accomplishment—going wildly
In 2019, Scooter Braun famously bought Taylor Swift’s music catalog, taking control of the rights of the performer’s first six albums. When Swift tried to buy back her music, Braun made over the top demands she was unwilling to meet. As a result, she announced she would re-record her music to take back control her