Latest James Murphy News
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
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 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
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O Reveals Band Are 'On Hiatus'
It might be a while before we hear some new material from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, as the band is reportedly “on a bit of a hiatus”.The group’s iconic lead singer Karen O spoke to...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 December 2014
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
James Murphy: Arcade Fire Work Was Like 'Marriage'
James Murphy says working with Arcade Fire was ''like a marriage''.The former LCD Soundsystem star has co-produced the group's new album 'Reflektor' and though he and singer Win Butler had wanted to work together for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 November 2013
Arcade Fire's Thrilling Risk 'Reflecktor' Is Finally Here. Rejoice
Following an online leak earlier this week, Reflektor, the fourth album from Canadian indie rockers Arcade Fire is available to stream online.Husband-and-wife team Win Butler and Regine Chassagne teamed up for an ambitious collaboration with...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2013
Cbgb Festival To Hold Free Times Square Concert Plus Music Line-up Now Announced
The second CBGB Music & Film Festival is set to take over New York next week as hundreds of artists both old and new flood the streets in nearly 175 venues across the city.The line-up...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 02 October 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
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