Thomas Bangalter Joins Rampa for Unannounced Hybrid Set at Art Basel

Thomas Bangalter’s post-Daft Punk trajectory continues to favor intimacy over artifice. On Sunday night, he joined Keinemusik’s Rampa at the Art Basel afterparty for Warehouse Artefacts, a collaboration alongside filmmaker Julian Charrière. The performance enforced a strict no-phone policy, focusing localized attention on a hardware-heavy desk. Bangalter’s technical setup skipped the standard CDJ workflow in favor of a Doepfer A-100 modular system, a Perkons HD-101 drum machine, and a reel-to-reel BASF tape machine. The sonic palette shifted between live synthesis and curated selections, bridging the gap between high-concept art installation and dance floor utility. The tracklist moved through Daft Punk essentials like 'Rollin’ and Scratchin’' alongside foundation pieces from Chic and Giorgio Moroder. The inclusion of LCD Soundsystem and Henry Purcell suggested a deliberate range, avoiding the predictable loops of the festival circuit. This appearance follows recent movements at The Lot Radio and Alexandra Palace, marking a distinct shift for the producer. Bangalter is currently prioritizing tactile, hardware-driven performances and multidisciplinary scores over the massive stage productions of his past.