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Lcd Soundsystem Taking Break From Album-touring Cycle
LCD Soundsystem want a break from the album-touring "cycle".The 'Daft Punk Is Playing at My House' band's frontman James Murphy has shared a lengthy update with fans to explain their upcoming mini-residencies marking their 20...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 March 2022
Lcd Soundsystem Are On 'Full Hiatus'
James Murphy says LCD Soundsystem are "on a full hiatus".The 'All My Friends' hitmakers have been quiet since their 2019 album 'Electric Lady Sessions' - while they last performed live the previous year - and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 July 2021
Album Of The Week: The Fourteenth Anniversary Of Sound Of Silver By Lcd Soundsystem
Arriving seemingly fully formed and creatively fertile just after the turn of the century, LCD Soundsystem shifted the world of dance and electronic music with their innovative sound. By the time the band were only...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2021
Album Of The Week: The 15th Anniversary Of Lcd Soundsystem's Debut Album
We can hardly believe it's been fifteen years since the release of New York rock collective LCD Soundsystem's critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The iconic record was released through DFA Records, which frontman James Murphy...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2020
Lcd Soundsystem Land First Us Number 1 Album
LCD Soundsystem have landed their first number one album in the US. The New York rockers' aptly-titled record 'American Dream' has shot straight to the summit of the Billboard 200 Album Chart after selling 85,000...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2017
Lcd Soundsystem Are Back With A Chart-topping 'American Dream'
LCD Soundsystem have finally launched their highly anticipated comeback album two years after coming off their hiatus, and it's safe to say it's been one hell of a return. 'American Dream' has landed them their...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 11 September 2017
Preview Of Primavera Sound Festival 2016
Situated in Barcelona at Parc del Forum by the seaside, it's garnered international acclaim for obtaining some of the most diverse line-ups in the circuit, accommodating for some of the most iconic and internationally known...
By Eoin Hanlon in Music / Festivals on 17 May 2016
Lcd Soundsystem Leader Defends Coachella Reunion
Murphy disbanded the outfit in 2011 shortly after the release of its third album, This is Happening, and now, less than five years later, he's hitting the road and the studio again with...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 January 2016
Lcd Soundsystem Reunion Rumours Shot Down
Frontman James Murphy announced the dance act was "retiring from the game" in 2011, and he and his bandmates played their final concert at New York's Madison Square Garden later that year, but...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 October 2015
James Murphy Shares 'Remixes Made From Tennis Data'
He was the frontman of one of the most critically well-received bands of the noughties, but James Murphy hasn’t been kicking his heels since the split of LCD Soundsystem. The musician and record label owner...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2014
James Murphy's Subway Dream: Soundtrack The Underground
James Murphy’s days with LCD Soundsystem are over, but he’s still experimenting with ways to innovate with music. His Subway Symphony project sets out to accompany the daily commute with musical compositions, each unique to...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2014
James Murphy On A Mission To Revolutionise New York's Subway Sound Systems
Former Lcd Soundsystem star James Murphy is hoping to revolutionise the sound of New York City's subways by creating individual soundtracks for each station for the benefit of weary commuters.The rocker is hoping to share...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2013
David Bowie Promises 'Good News'
David Bowie has teased he has ''good news'' coming.The reclusive singer - who made a surprise comeback earlier this year with a critically-acclaimed album, 'The Next Day' - hinted he is to make a new...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2013
Arcade Fire Release New Single, Video And Artwork For New Album 'Reflektors'
Arcade Fire are back with a whole heap of new material and album details to share with the ever-loving fans, with the band beginning to slowly leak more and more information about Reflektor over the...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
James Murphy Joins Arcade Fire
Former Lcd Soundsystem star James Murphy has found a new role with Arcade Fire as the Canadian rockers work on their next album.The star has agreed to help the band produce the follow-up to 2010...
By WENN on 11 June 2013
James Murphy Files Lawsuit Against Record Label Co-founder
Former Lcd Soundsystem frontman James Murphy has filed a lawsuit against the co-founder of his record label, British music producer Tim Goldsworthy.Murphy, who launched DFA Records with Goldsworthy in 2001, claims the Dj owes an...
By World Entertainment News Network on 05 March 2013
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Reggae Album
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new album is ''influenced by roots reggae.''The 'Heads Will Roll' group will make their return in April with fourth album 'Mosquito', which will include some surprising influences. Singer Karen O told NME...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 January 2013
James Murphy Needed Lyrics Prompt For Lcd Soundsystem Gigs
Rocker James Murphy insisted on having lyrics sheets taped to the stage during Lcd Soundsystem's shows because he never knew the words to their songs.Former frontman Murphy admits he improvised during studio sessions and, as...
By WENN on 03 September 2012
James Murphy To Work With Ron Howard On First Film
Former Lcd Soundsystem frontman James Murphy is teaming up with movie mogul Ron Howard to make his directorial debut.Murphy admits he'll be using Howard as a mentor as he shoots a planned short film for...
By WENN on 31 August 2012
Lcd Soundsystem Considering Reunion For Movie Song
Dance stars Lcd Soundsystem are considering reforming to work on a movie soundtrack.The band bid farewell to fans during a concert at Madison Square Garden in New York last year (11) but they could be...
By WENN on 09 July 2012
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch: Hip-hop Loses One Of Its True Pioneers
With the death of sad death of Adam Yauch - known worldwide as Mca - the world has lost one of the true pioneers of modern hip-hop with the 47 year-old, alongside Ad-Rock and Mike...
By WENN on 04 May 2012
Lcd Soundsystem To Retire After New York Show
LCD Soundsystem have announced they are to split.The American dance group - fronted by James Murphy - say they will play their last ever gig at New York's Madison Square Garden on April 2.In a...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 February 2011
Chew Lips' 'Vomit Inducing' Set
Chew Lips expect their upcoming festival appearance to be "vomit inducing".The dance pop trio - who are performing at this year's GlobalGathering in Stratford Upon Avon in Warwickshire, England - have admitted they think their...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 July 2010
Murphy Took Steroids To Finish Album
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM frontman JAMES MURPHY took steroids to help him complete the band's latest album, because he couldn't hit the high notes.The rocker was working on the band's final album This Is Happening, which was...
By WENN on 26 May 2010
Murphy Confirms Lcd Soundsystem Split
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM frontman JAMES MURPHY has confirmed the band's upcoming album will be their last - because he has no desire to stay in the spotlight and become "wildly famous".The band's third studio album, This...
By WENN on 30 April 2010
Lcd Soundsystem Hail End Of The Album
LCD Soundsystem are quitting music because the album format is dead.Mainman James Murphy has previously said the band's forthcoming third album, 'This is Happening', is likely to be their last, and has clarified this is...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 April 2010
The Strokes Rock Decade
The Strokes' 'Is This It' has been named album of the decade.The American rockers' 2001 debut LP topped a list compiled by British music magazine NME made up of votes from record producers, label bosses...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2009
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