Thomas Bangalter makes music for a ballet

Thomas Bangalter, known for being one half of Daft Punk, has announced his first full-length record since the duo split in 2021. The album titled ‘Mythologies’ was originally made for the ballet of the same name choreographed by Angelin Preljocaj and premiered at the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. Set for release April 7, the album includes 23 tracks which “embrace the history of orchestral ballet music”. The announcement states that over the last thirty years Bangalter has "explored the world of technology" with electronic music and sees him now exploring “humankind” in this album with him quoting ancient and modern myths.