Pharrell Talks about Working with Daft Punk on their new album in The Collaborators Documentary

Another day passes, and another new Daft Punk video arrives in support of their upcoming album Random Access Memories. Today we get the 4th episode of The Collaborators series this time interviewing Pharrell. He touches on been overly excited to work with the group and finally having time while in Paris. He touches on creating “Get Lucky” when both of the were in that Nile Rodgers state of mind. He then goes on saying how the song makes him feel like he is on an endless 4am island party. A heavy hitting line, undercutting a majority of music getting produced these days is “You don’t need MDMA for this music” – Pharrell. The song is insanely incredible, and an instant hit. And he is said to have worked with the Robots on some other tracks on the album. Enjoy!

Watch Episode 3 (Feat. Nile Rodgers) | Watch Episode 2 (Feat. Todd Edwards) | Watch Episode 1 (Feat. Giergio Moroder)

Daft Punk | Random Access Memories | The Collaborators: Pharrell Williams

Pretty Lights – Around The Block feat. Talib Kweli (Music Video) from New Album ‘A Color Map of The Sun’ + Release Date

Wow… I am floored. After years of patiently waiting, Pretty Lights announces details on his long awaited album titled A Color Map of the Sun set to release on July 2nd. Today we get the first official single from the album “Around the Block” and featuring none other then Talib Kweli himself. This is summer spirited electro-soul jam with a his signature hip-hop flavor, now with all original vocals from one of the most soulful rappers alive. The music video is easily one of his best to date, filled with countless visual effects giving it that certain untouchable edge. It has some frames showing Derick getting his own original vinyls pressed from musicians he recorded all over the country, then sampling the vinyl on his computer for that unique warmness. He is creating a documentary to compliemnt the album to show how unique the process really was, see the trailer for the documentary below. This is one of the songs that is so good you end up replaying the second it is done.This song is available for free download like all of Pretty Lights music. His album will be available for free on July 2nd, as wel as released on vinyl and double disc CD. Enjoy!

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Pretty Lights – A Color Map of the Sun Documentary Trailer

Nile Rodgers talking on Daft Punk New Album ‘Random Access Memories’ for The Collaborators Documentary Episode 3

In the third episode of the incredible documentary series about the game changing new album Random Access Memories from French electronic duo Daft Punk. In Episode 3 of The Collaborators series, it highlights one of the amazing artists Daft Punk collaborated with on their new album, legendary American guitarist / bassist Nile Rodgers, frontman to band Chic and responsible for countless hits from Madonna, Duran Duran, David Bowie and countless others.

He touches on their initial relationship starting at a Daft Punk listening party and moving to him getting invited while they were recording in a New York studio.

Then diving into how great collaborations are when both artists are trying to push each other harder and both end up growing. A very true statement.

Don’t miss Episode 1 and Episode 2

“Daft Punk Went Back to Go Forward”

Daft Punk – Random Access Memories | The Collaborators Documentary Episode 1: Giorgio Moroder

Daft Punk have their long awaited 4th album Random Access Memories set to release on Columbia Records May 21st, and have teamed up with The Creator’s Project for a new web series about their iconic new album. In this first episode the documentary sits down with Singer / Song-writer / Record Label Owner Giorgio Moroder. He talks about some of their old tracks like “One More Time” and other points including the Daft Punk robots adding a human touch to today’s dance music.

Daft Punk have also announced they have brought songwriter Paul Williams, Chic frontman Nile Rodgers, and musician Chilly Gonzales to assist with their latest album. It sure to bring a blast of soul and live music back to the mainstream worldwide.

Daft Punk | Random Access Memories | Short Documentary: The Collaborators: Giorgio Moroder

BANG! Episode #1 ft. Skrillex & Boys Noize from POTATO : Short Film On Birthplace of Electronic Dance Music and the City that Raised It, Detroit [VIDEO]

POTATO the new YouTube channel from Diplo, Skrillex and A-Trak has launched with it’s first show Bang! The first episode features Skrillex, Boys Noize and Kevin Saunderson highlighting the Birthplace of Electronic Dance Music and Techno and the city it took place in, Detroit, Michigan. There are interviews with Kevin Saunderson talking about his trio who are regearded as one of the originators of Techno, the Bellview Three (Alongside Derrick May and Juan Atkings). There are also interviews with Skrillex (Sonny Moore) and Boys Noize (Alexander Ridha) and scenes from their New Years Show of the same name The Bang that took place in Detroit at Palace of Auburn Hills.

It is extremely awesome to see someone like Skrillex who has such a large diverse fanbase both young and old and also rookie and veterans in the scene wanting to educate everyone about the origins of the birth of dance music and techno. I guess you could say he “Put His Hands Up For Detroit” What do you think? Comment below.

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