A new book about the work and influence of Daft Punk. After Daft: Daft Punk & The Rewiring of 21st Century Cultureis due to be released next year.
Written by music journalist Gabriel Satan, the book explores the duo’s rise through the ’90s, as well as their impact on 21st century pop and electronic music culture. Includes a wide range of contributors, including interviews with Franz Ferdinand, Oneohtrix Point Never, Peaches, Panda Bear, Carl Craig, The Blessed Madonna, Erol Alkan, The Avalanches, Kevin Saunderson, Paul Johnson, Optimo, Tiga and more. Alan Braxe, DJ Falcon, Air, Busy P.
When first announcing work on the project in September 2021, Zatan said: Name. “
dig into the topic after daft “Besides making a fun record, there are countless compelling substories that have flowed in and out of their career. Alive 2006-07 was as important to dance music as The Beatles were in 1964. The Ed Sullivan Show was for rock ‘n’ roll — how have concerts changed since then? Were the teachers’ contributions sufficiently appreciated? And the internet has erased other people’s privacy How did Daft Punk stay anonymous at times?”
after daft Hardcover pre-orders are available at Waterstones and Amazon.
Published by John Murray Press After Daft: Daft Punk & The Rewiring of 21st Century Culture March 14, 2024.
