Artist

Daft Punk

1993-2021·Paris

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo met at Lycée Carnot in Paris in 1987, trading records and opinions before forming the indie rock band Darlin' in 1992. A dismissive Melody Maker review called their sound "daft punky thrash"; the pair kept two of those words and threw away the insult.

The full story is in French Touch House.

At a glance

Active
1993–2021
From
Paris, France
Records in the issues
5 (1997–2013), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original labels
Virgin and Columbia
Listening guide track
“Da Funk”

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In the French Touch House listening guide: “Da Funk”

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In the issues

  • French Touch House
    Principal · 1987-2005 · Members

    French Touch House is a music scene from Paris, France, 1987–2005. Its principal artists include Daft Punk, Cassius, Motorbass and Étienne de Crécy. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 18 dated events.

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