Stephen Colbert explains the entire Daft Punk no-show saga
Last week we witnessed something we never would, a Stephen Colbert v Pitchfork face-off. The whole thing started when Daft Punk failed to show up for a scheduled appearance on the aforementioned U.S TV host’s eponymous Colbert Report show. In their following reportage, the online music publication accused the whole thing of being a PR stunt. Now, Colbert himself has come out to explain the entire predicament.
Speaking on The Paul Mecurio Show podcast, Colbert explains the full story: stating that Daft Punk were indeed booked to appear on the show, but that the appearance was solely that and that there was never any intent for a live performance of interview.
The trouble started when MTV raised concerns about Daft Punk’s appearance, stating that their contract meant that the upcoming MTV VMA Awards would be the first fans would get to see of the French electronic act.
When MTV refused to let Daft Punk feature on the programme, much to Colbert and indeed the duo’s surprise, the presenter enlisted Thicke to replace them, altering the script to make the entire thing seem more bitter for comic effect.
All in all, he settles that there’s no bad blood between the band, Colbert or MTV, and sees the whole thing as a success in improvisation.
Listen to the entire podcast below:
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- anaiis meditates on motherhood with cover of Lauryn Hill's "To Zion"
- Arca returns with double-sided single, "Puta / Sola"
- Self Esteem covers "Starburster" by Fontaines D.C.
- Nearly half of Gen Alpha are listening to CDs and vinyl
- N8NOFACE signs to Stones Throw and presents "Waiting to Wait for You"
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