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Fans and stars of the music and entertainment world have reacted to the news that Daft Punk have split up.
It was confirmed earlier today (February 22) that the French duo had called it quits after 28 years.
An eight-minute video called ‘Epilogue’ showed the pair – Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo – in the desert in their trademark futuristic helmets. But when one of them hit a button, an explosion went off and the screen turned to black.
The video ended with a pair of robot hands alongside the dates 1993-2021. Their publicist later confirmed that the clip was announcing their split.
Since the news broke, fans and stars alike have taken to social media to share their reactions to Daft Punk being no more.
“Thank you Daft Punk,” Apple Music’s Zane Lowe wrote. “I guess we’re going to have to figure it out for ourselves from now on.”
“thinking about how every stage of my life would have gone so differently if it weren’t for Daft Punk,” wrote DJ/producer Porter Robinson in one tweet. In another, he reflected on his early memories of the group.
thinking about how every stage of my life would have gone so differently if it weren’t for Daft Punk
— porter robinson (@porterrobinson) February 22, 2021
“thinking about being 11 and exploring limewire, searching “daft punk music videos” and seeing interstella 5555 piece by piece. seeing that fusion of electronic music and anime for the very first time . haahhhhhhghj damn i am crying.”
thinking about being 11 and exploring limewire, searching “daft punk music videos” and seeing interstella 5555 piece by piece. seeing that fusion of electronic music and anime for the very first time . haahhhhhhghj damn i am crying pic.twitter.com/yb2MxzyQqV
— porter robinson (@porterrobinson) February 22, 2021
Producer and DJ TOKiMONSTA added: “i hope daft punk is playing us all and makes an epic come back.”
i hope daft punk is playing us all and makes an epic come back.
— T᷈O᷈K᷈iM᷈O᷈N᷈S᷈T᷈A᷈ (@TOKiMONSTA) February 22, 2021
“No matter what, Daft Punk’s legacy on electronic music will always be something that I carry with me,” added fan @fibrealex. “They are an inspiration to all. Sad to see them go but glad that they were even a part of my life to begin with.”
See more reactions below.
No matter what, Daft Punk's legacy on electronic music will always be something that I carry with me. They are an inspiration to all. Sad to see them go but glad that they were even a part of my life to begin with. pic.twitter.com/GV0rBJvyuU
— FIBRE (@fibrealex) February 22, 2021
Daft Punk.
Game changers.
Legends.1993 – 2021 pic.twitter.com/p6BUJQAa9n
— Defected Records (@DefectedRecords) February 22, 2021
After 28 years the legendary duo Daft Punk is officially separating. This is a sad considering how much they have contributed to foundation of electronic music. Nearly every artist has been influenced by them in some way. Can't believe we won't see them live again "one more time"
— Brownies & Lemonade
(@TeamBandL) February 22, 2021
Daft Punk is one of the greatest duos in music for me. They are one of my favorite artists of all time. Discovery and Random Access Memories are 10/10s and the way how they portrayed such emotion as robots always hit me. Thank You Daft Punk for everything you done for us. pic.twitter.com/PWgEloJawc
— Random Access Memories (@TheSirIzzy) February 22, 2021
Felt like posting one of my favourite music videos of all time. (sniffs) https://t.co/0sJSU7sLOv
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) February 22, 2021
DAFT PUNK WAS AND STILL IS ICONIC AND WILL REMAIN ICONIC EVEN IF THEY SPLIT UP pic.twitter.com/GRvnPN527B
— charee (DAPU △) (@shyuhree) February 22, 2021
Thank you DAFT PUNK for everything! We will miss you! #legends
— Alesso (@Alesso) February 22, 2021
Man I’m upset we ain’t even going to get another Daft Punk album but let’s continue to enjoy the amazing music they have created so we can always remember these musical legends #ThankYouDaftPunk pic.twitter.com/2zq5CDRIRx
— TheBerserker: CP Danganronpa 2 (@BerserkerVEVO) February 22, 2021
Going to listen to "Touch" and have a cry, brb. #DaftPunk pic.twitter.com/Vi4MuDuQ36
— Alex Metric (@Alexmetric) February 22, 2021
honestly daft punk did everything 100% flawlessly from start to finish, yes i’m sad, but i understand and i respect their decision to finish the story. forever immortalized by a discography of perfection
— CYCLOPS RECORDINGS STAN ACCOUNT (@Subtronics) February 22, 2021
Daft Punk was one of my all-time favorite bands. I couldn't imagine my childhood days without their amazing music. Their splitting up is devastating news and they will be sadly missed. Make no mistake, they will be remembered as one of the greats.
— Jared Wee (@jaredweee) February 22, 2021
Last year, Julian Casablancas revealed he’d been “trying to do something” with Daft Punk. The Strokes frontman previously collaborated with the duo on their 2013 single ‘Instant Crush’.
However, Casablancas had been told they weren’t “doing music right now”, with “one of them focused on video stuff and the other one kind of obsessing with ancient aliens or something”.
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