Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk) Announces New Album 'Mirage'
Stereogum • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Since Daft Punk's breakup, Thomas Bangalter has been active in scoring films, dance performances, collaborating with artists like Lil Nas X, and composing ballet music, including his 2023 solo album Mythologies.
- Bangalter's new ballet project, Mirage, described as "a vast and atmospheric piece of electronic minimalism," involves 16 dancers and is created with choreographer Damien Jalet and artist Kōhei Nawa.
- A teaser for Mirage reveals Bangalter's music featuring windchime-like sounds and subtle IDM percussion, marking a style somewhat closer to Daft Punk's electronic roots.
- Bangalter will also host an immersive event called Warehouse Artefacts at Art Basel Switzerland on June 20, combining a DJ set by Rampa with visual art by Julian Charrière.
- The Warehouse Artefacts installation aims to create a "sensory overload" experience at the intersection of music and fine art.
