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Daft Funk

The weird world of Electroma touches down on DVD.

By Lily Moayeri
Jul 17, 2008

Daft Punk, whose twerping, bleepy music has lately hit such a global chord, has also crafted a distinct visual aesthetic. As an extension of its experiments with imagery, the French duo has established a film production company, Daft Arts, through which it has released its first feature-length film, Electroma. Sure,...
Kid Creole

Going Places: The August Darnell Years 1974-1983 (Strut)

By Lily Moayeri
Apr 24, 2008

Kid Creole and the Coconuts — possessed of a flavorful, beat-driven energy with a slight urban touch — were a staple of the hip musical experience in the Eighties. Prior to that time, however, central figure Kid Creole was known as August Darnell. As such, Darnell worked in front of...
The Pinker Tones

Wild Animals (Nacional Records)

By Lily Moayeri
Apr 17, 2008

Barcelona, Spain-based duo the Pinker Tones uses its nonconformist Catalan background as something of an excuse for its unconventional approach toward music. On their third full-length, Wild Animals, Professor Manso and Mr. Furia channel their eccentricities through electronics with a decided pop bent. Straight-up pop anthems such as "Happy Everywhere"...
The Patron Saint of Seattle

Out now on DVD, About a Son fascinatingly traces Kurt Cobain's life without ever showing his face.

By Lily Moayeri
Feb 14, 2008

There is a part in Nick Hornby's novel About a Boy where Kurt Cobain's image on a T-shirt is described as Jesus. For many, that idea is not far from the truth. Is there anything more iconic than a dead rock star? Anything more romantic, even, than one who has...
Various Artists

Brazil Classics 7: What's Happening in Pernambuco (Luaka Bop)

By Lily Moayeri
Feb 14, 2008

The music of Brazil is constantly being revitalized. The latest hotspot, the state of Pernambuco, doesn't boast the flavorful vibe of Rio or the hefty smack of São Paulo. In fact Pernambuco's capital city, Recife, was once named the fourth-worst city in the world to live in. But now, on...

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