Thomas Bangalter

Daft Punk maybe no more, but Thomas Bangalter’s dad is releasing a new compilation

We may be kept waiting for new material from Daft Punk, but at least Thomas Bangalter's dad is keeping the…

1 year ago

From disco to D.I.S.C.O. – how Thomas Bangalter’s dad helped set the Daft Punk template

Few tracks are as synonymous with early-80s disco as Ottowan’s D.I.S.C.O - a pop smash that soundtracked many a summer…

2 years ago

“We don’t want to make music that is considered just a revival…” Check out this interview with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo from 2001

Today, 3 January, marks the 45th birthday of Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk, and one of the most…

4 years ago

Daft Punk were christened (sort of) on this day in 1993

On this day in 1993, a review was published in Melody Maker that would shape music history, at least for…

5 years ago

Daft Punk’s ‘Homework’ – the story behind the album’s iconic cover

On 20 January 1997, French duo Daft Punk released Homework, their devastating, disco-funk infused debut, which would go on to…

5 years ago

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Thomas Bangalter – What To Do [1995]

Parlez-vous techno? While Thomas Bangalter, who celebrates his birthday today (3rd Jan) might be better known as one half of…

5 years ago