A Listening Session of Discovery by Daft Punk

This November, we present 'Discovery' by Daft Punk as our Hi-Fi listening session of the month. Released in March 2001, Discovery is the second studio album by French electronic duo Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. Following the underground house sound of their debut, Homework (1997), the duo took a more melodic, accessible and nostalgic direction, drawing inspiration from the disco, funk, soul, pop and rock music they grew up listening to in the 1970s and 1980s. 'Discovery' proved hugely influential, helping bring electronic dance music into mainstream culture and establishing Daft Punk as pioneers of modern electronic music. Its influence can be heard across contemporary pop, hip-hop and dance music, most famously in Kanye West’s sampling of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” for his 2007 hit “Stronger.” Accompanied by the animated film Interstella 5555, the album also helped create the duo's distinctive futuristic identity. More than just a dance record, Discovery remains celebrated for its ability to make electronic music feel nostalgic, imaginative and profoundly human. Accompanying the album, we have Long Beach Legend/Producer/DJ Niceguyxvinny. A Soulection alum, he is usually in the studio making music for your favorite artists. His record selection is all heat & no-frills, playing some House & Electronic sounds inspired the album & respresenting the dance-floor proper. Each ticket includes an Album-Inspired Cocktail presented by Dolores Long Beach.