
For proof that time truly is the flattest of circles, look no further than Daft Punk’s Grammy-winning 2013 opus Random Access Memoriescelebrating its ten-year anniversary. The semi-retired robots have been out of commission for almost exactly two years, but news of a forthcoming tenth-anniversary reissue edition of the duo’s parting shot — set to feature nine (!) previously unreleased tracks — has us feeling all kinds of hopeful for the future.
Naturally, we’re cueing up a cut from that classic album, one that features FREAKS ONLY guest mix alum DJ Falcon. Also on deck are the latest from Overmono’s forthcoming LP Good Lies, and some serious heat out of Los Angeles via Das Kope and Cuco.
Metro Art presents Soundtrips, a series oftransit-inspired sounds and stories designed to amplify your ride.Each installment is curated into easy-to-access playlists createdfor Metro riders to enjoy along the way. The series launches witha special mix from KCRW’s own Novena Carmel, setting the tone for the journey ahead.