Mythologies
In his first solo project since the group’s dissolution, the former Daft Punk member swaps his customary synths for a full orchestra—but some old habits die hard.
The heavy metal band are belligerent as ever, Merchant is full of existential desire and Manchester trio GoGo Penguin are the sound of hope
Popular musicians “going classical” can work well. Look at Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, at Richard Reed Parry and Colin Stetson from Arcade Fire, or at the late Jóhann Jóhannsson who had a successful career as indie and electronic musician in Iceland before becoming a globally beloved orchestral composer. Of course the boundaries are flimsy anyway these days, with the likes of Max Richter, Nils Frahm and Anna Meredith existing comfortably with one foot in the concert hall and one in the gig venue.