[Album Stream] Listen to Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' in its Entirety

It has been eight long years since Daft Punk released Human After All. Today, fans can rejoice. The duo have made the entirety of their new album Random Access Memories available to stream on iTunes. Ahead of its May 21st release date, you can check out all 13 tracks before owning it for yourself. Check it out here.

Random Access Memories has been in the works since 2008, and features guest contributions from Nile Rodgers, Giorgio Moroder, Julian Casablances, Pharrell Williams, Chilly Gonzales, Animal Collective's Panda Bear, DJ Falcon, Paul Williams and Todd Edwards.

NOTE: In order to stream the album, open up Daft Punk's artist page on iTunes. It will look like this.

UPDATE: The album is now available to stream through Grooveshark. Listen below.

[Watch] Vampire Weekend Return to Saturday Night Live

Vampire Weekend returned to Saturday Night Live after two years in support of their new album Modern Vampires of the City. The New York band's second appearance on the late night show saw them perform two tracks, "Diane Young" and "Unbelievers." Even though Steve Buscemi wasn't able to make it, their performance was pretty excellent. Check 'em out below.

[News] Dot to Dot Festival 2013 Lineup

After announcing the first round of acts earlier in the year, in two weeks Dot to Dot festival will take place across the three cities of Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham on May 24th-26th. Last year's event saw the likes Willy Moon, Pulled Apart by Horses and Wavves grace the stage and this year is shaping up to wow punters just as much promising the biggest event to date.

See the above poster for the rather impressive full line-up. It seems some SKoA favourites will be gracing the stages with The 1975, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Hawk Eyes, Tom Odell, Findlay, Swim Deep and London Grammar all performing over the weekend.

Across the three cities, numerous venues will be taking part in the day festival and if you make the jump you can see which postcodes to put into your Google maps for the weekend!

Manchester- The Ritz, Zoo, Gorilla, Joshua Brooks, Deaf Institute, Sound Control, Attic, Thirsty Scholar, SSR

 

Nottingham- Rock City, Rescue Rooms, Stealth, Bodega, Jongleurs, The Corner, Broadway Cinema, Jam Café, Antenna

 

Bristol- Academy 1, Academy 2, The Exchange, The Exchange (downstairs), Thekla, Thekla Top Deck, Fleece, Louisiana, Trinity,  Start The Bus, Stag & Hounds, The Birdcage, The Lanes

 

Tickets for the event are available now and can be purchased over here for just £20. A bargain for all the acts you could see, so what are you waiting for? For a preview of the fun you could be having, check out our review of last year's event over here. See you down the front.

[Listen] Stream Triple J's Rare Interview with Daft Punk

Australian radio station Triple J recently aired an interview with Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, a rare opportunity. During the five-minute interview, the duo talked their new single "Get Lucky," the recording of the song and what it means to them and (they hope) their fans. They also spoke of their decision to unveil the album at a global premiere in Wee Waa, Australia: "It feels like [Australia] understands our music. It could be anywhere, that’s what the record is made for, anywhere and everywhere."

Stream the full interview below. Random Access Memories, Daft Punk's first album since 2005's Human After All, is out on May 21st.

[Watch] Daft Punk Concludes "The Collaborators" Video Series with Paul Williams

With less than ten days to go until Daft Punk's long-awaited fourth album Random Access Memories arrives, the duo are bringing "The Collaborators" video series to a close. Including interviews with Giorgio Moroder, Todd Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Animal Collective's Panda Bear, Chilly Gonzales and DJ Falcon, we finish things off with famed songwriter Paul Williams. During the eight-minute clip, Williams explores the anonymous nature of the duo, as well as his time spent in the studio working on the song "Touch." Check out the full video below.

Daft Punk's Random Access Memories is out on May 21st.

[Listen] The Dillinger Escape Plan - "Nothing's Funny"

After already previewing "Prancer" and "When I Lost My Bet" from their new album, One Of Us Is The Killer, The Dillinger Escape Plan have premiered another cut from the energetic sounding LP. A little more down tempo and melodic than the previous few previews, "Nothing's Funny" is every bit of Dillinger filled as you'd expect. Crazy riffs, punishing drums, bass to shake the contents of your apartment loose and wide ranging vocals from Greg. It's damn good. 

One Of Us The Killer is set for release in 14th of May via the band's own Party Smasher Inc., in partnership with Sumerian Records.

[Watch] Goldroom feat. Mereki - "Only You Can Show Me" (Video)

L.A.'s Goldroom, the moniker of Josh Legg, gives his shimmering summer single "Only You Can Show Me" the visual treatment, and it's just as fun as the song. The camera focuses on a number of pastel-clad individuals (as well as guest vocalist Mereki) dancing their hearts out to the song. It's retro, it's fun. Makes you want to dance, doesn't it? Check it out below.

[News] Y Not Festival Lineup

You know what I enjoy even more than the UK's biggest festivals? The smaller ones. Last year I ventured back into my home county of Derbyshire to hit up Y Not festival, a homegrown, grass roots built from the ground up festival. Boy did I have a good time. The likes of The Wombats, We Are Scientists, Pulled Apart By Horses, Roots Manuva, Little Comets and a host more across numerous stages graced the fields. This year promises to be even bigger, and with the winning the best small festival award last year, they're going to want to keep the good graces coming their way. With real ale and cider on offer too, family and friends a like are sure to have a good time along with tasting some great local produce.

This summer, over the weekend of August 2nd-4th, the normally peaceful countryside will play host to a melting pot of talent old and new. Headlining the Big Gin Stage will be The Horrors, The Cribs and The Darkness along with Ash, The Joy Formidable, Sky Larkin, Swim Deep, Drenge, Willy Moon. Gracing The Quarry Stage will be The 1975, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Electric Six, Stealing Sheep, The Family Rain and Sons and Lovers. Thing stake a heavier turn on The Giant Squid Stage with Wet Nuns, We Are The Ocean, Sharks, Arcane Roots, Gnarwolves and The Computers playing their music to the tent. 

The full line-up can be seen over on the official site with tickets priced at just £79.50. More bands are yet to be announced. Treat yourself to some summer fun.