“Definitely better”: the two fraught years LCD Soundsystem spent making their masterpiece
Painstaking.
LCD Soundsystem
Credits: Ruvan Wijesooriya
LCD Soundsystem are an American rock and electronic band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2002 by musician, producer and DFA Records co-founder James Murphy.
Blending dance-punk, indie rock, electronic music, post-punk and disco, the band became one of the defining acts of 21st-century alternative music through their intelligent songwriting, infectious grooves and emotionally resonant lyrics. Following the release of acclaimed albums including ‘Sound of Silver’, ‘This Is Happening’ and ‘American Dream’, LCD Soundsystem developed a reputation for exhilarating live performances and Murphy’s witty, self-aware observations on ageing, culture and modern life.
Although the band famously announced its farewell in 2011 before reuniting in 2016, LCD Soundsystem remain one of the most influential and celebrated acts in contemporary indie and electronic music.
LCD Soundsystem News
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“This sound represents my time in New York.”
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A different kind of musical heartbeat.
Dance Yrself Clean: LCD Soundsystem announce new North American summer tour
Is new music on the horizon too?
Dancing through the decline: It’s The Itch that keeps you moving
‘It’s The Hope That Kills You’ is out now.
LCD Soundsystem allow song to be used in Elon Musk’s Starlink advert at Super Bowl
‘Oh Baby’ soundtracked the advert.
Why James Murphy thought Miles Davis was “tediously populist”
A classic 2005 case of uber-contrarianism.
More About LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem are an American dance-punk and indie rock band formed in 2002, led by James Murphy and best known for albums including 'Sound of Silver', 'This Is Happening' and 'American Dream'.
'All My Friends' is widely regarded as LCD Soundsystem's signature song, although 'Dance Yrself Clean', 'Someone Great', 'Losing My Edge' and 'New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down' are also among their best-known recordings.
LCD Soundsystem announced their farewell in 2011 and played a celebrated final concert at Madison Square Garden before reuniting in 2016. The band has remained active ever since.