LCD Soundsystem

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Lcd soundsystem)

LCD Soundsystem
The band performing on stage
LCD Soundsystem performing live in 2016
Background information
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
Genres
DiscographyLCD Soundsystem discography
Years active
  • 2002–2011
  • 2015–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitelcdsoundsystem.com

LCD Soundsystem is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy, co-founder of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals, various instruments), Nancy Whang (synthesizer, keyboards, vocals), Pat Mahoney (drums), Tyler Pope (bass, guitar, synthesizer), Al Doyle (guitar, synthesizer, percussion), Matt Thornley (guitar, synthesizer, percussion), and Korey Richey (synthesizer, piano, percussion). They have been signed to DFA since their inception, and also signed to Columbia Records in 2016.

The band began by recording and releasing multiple singles from 2002 to 2004, the first of which was "Losing My Edge", one of their signature songs. This led up to the release of their 2005 self-titled debut studio album. It garnered critical acclaim and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album. Their single "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House", which has become the band's most commercially successful single, received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording. In the following year, LCD Soundsystem recorded and released "45:33", a forty-five minute-long composition that was a specially made "workout track" for Nike's Nike+ Original Run series. In 2007, the band released their second studio album, Sound of Silver, to critical acclaim and another Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album.

In 2010, LCD Soundsystem released their third studio album, This Is Happening, which became their first top-ten album in the United States. In February 2011, the band posted a statement on its website announcing that it was disbanding following a large farewell concert at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011. The farewell concert is chronicled in the documentary film Shut Up and Play the Hits and was also made available as a live album titled The Long Goodbye, in April 2014.

After a series of rumors hinting at a possible reunion, in December 2015 the band released their first single in five years, "Christmas Will Break Your Heart". LCD Soundsystem later confirmed their reunion and announced an expanded tour, including appearances at several high-profile music festivals, and released their fourth studio album American Dream in September 2017. It went on to become their first number-one album in the United States. The album was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards and the single "Tonite" won for Best Dance Recording.

History[edit]

Early singles and self-titled album (2002–2005)[edit]

LCD Soundsystem performing in Madrid in 2005

James Murphy founded LCD Soundsystem in 2002[1] in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.[2] The "LCD" part of the band's name stands for "Liquid Christmas Display", a play on "liquid-crystal display", and originated from the earliest iteration of the band during a live performance at a Brooklyn Christmas party where bassist Murphy and drummer Pat Mahoney were covering songs by Liquid Liquid.[3]

They began by releasing a string of singles under DFA Records, which was co-founded by Murphy.[4] They gained attention with their first single, "Losing My Edge", which peaked at number 115 in the UK.[5] Described as "an eight-minute, laugh-out-loud funny dissection of cool over a dirty electronic beat";[6] the single became an underground dance favorite. This was followed by the single "Give It Up", and in the following year, "Yeah" and "Movement". The latter two peaked at number 77 and number 52 in the UK, respectively.[5]

LCD Soundsystem released their eponymous debut studio album in January 2005 to critical acclaim.[7] For the CD version, the first disc contains the album and the second contains a compilation of previous singles.[8] They later released the single "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House" the following month, which became their first UK top 40 hit, peaking at number 29,[5] as well as their most commercially successful single, charting in Australia,[9] Belgium,[10] and the Netherlands.[11] The band toured with M.I.A. following the release of the album.[12] In June 2005, the band covered a Siouxsie and the Banshees song, "Slowdive" for the B-side of their single "Disco Infiltrator".[13]

In December 2005, the group received nominations for two Grammy awards, one for Best Electronic/Dance Album with their self-titled album and one for Best Dance Recording with "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House."[14] Their self-titled debut was also placed at number 94 of Amazon.com's "Top 100 Editor's Picks" of 2005.[15]

"45:33" and Sound of Silver (2006–2008)[edit]

In October 2006, LCD Soundsystem released a composition entitled "45:33", as part of Nike's Original Run series. It was made available for download from iTunes.[16] Despite its name, the track is actually 45 minutes and 58 seconds long—the title is a reference to vinyl speeds (33 and 45 RPM)[16]—and was claimed to "reward and push at good intervals of a run".[17] However, it was later revealed that this was not the case, but that Murphy merely wanted the opportunity to create a long piece of music, akin to E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching.[18]

LCD Soundsystem performing in Turin, Italy in 2007

LCD Soundsystem's second studio album, Sound of Silver, was released on March 20, 2007, to critical acclaim.[19] Praise included Mixmag awarding it the title Album of the Month, a 9.2 score from Pitchfork[20] and a 5-star review from The Guardian.[21] The album release was preceded by the single "North American Scum", which was released in February 2007.[22] LCD Soundsystem's subsequent single "All My Friends" included covers of the song by Franz Ferdinand and former Velvet Underground member John Cale.[23] The digital download "All My Friends" EP also includes a cover of the early Joy Division song "No Love Lost". In September 2007, the A Bunch of Stuff EP was released[24] and the band went on tour with Arcade Fire.[25] Late in 2007, the band released "Someone Great" as the third single from Sound of Silver and re-released "45:33" on CD and vinyl through DFA Records.[26] In December 2007, there was a release of a 12-inch record containing b-sides from European singles for the North American market entitled Confuse the Marketplace.[27]

Also in December 2007, the band received a Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album with Sound of Silver.[28] The album was also named the best album of 2007 by publications such as The Guardian,[29] Uncut[30] and Drowned in Sound.[31] The album was also nominated for the 2007 Shortlist Prize, where it lost out to The Reminder by Feist.[32] Time magazine named "All My Friends" one of The 10 Best Songs of 2007, ranking it at number 4. Writer Josh Tyrangiel praised the "magic" in the song, saying that the song's "straightforward repetition of the same guitar, keyboard and bass lines, combined with lyrics about life without regret, and life with all kinds of regrets pays off with a punch about what we lose as we get older."[33][34] The track was later named the second best song of the 2000s by Pitchfork.[35]

After finishing touring for Sound of Silver the band recorded and released a song entitled "Big Ideas" on the soundtrack of the film 21.[36] This song was ranked number 63 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.[37]

This Is Happening and breakup (2009–2011)[edit]

On November 18, 2008, Al Doyle seemed to suggest in an interview with 6 Music that the band would soon be discontinued.[38] However, the following day both Doyle and Murphy quashed this rumor, with Murphy indicating a new LCD Soundsystem album was on the way.[39][40] Murphy began recording in the summer of 2009 in Los Angeles. Possible song titles mentioned at that time included "Why Do You Hate Music?" and "Love in LA".[41] For the 2009 Record Store Day the band released a cover of Suicide member Alan Vega's song "Bye Bye Bayou".[42]

LCD Soundsystem performing in Santiago, Chile in 2011

On February 23, 2010, the LCD Soundsystem website announced that the album had been completed. The first single was set to be "Drunk Girls" and on March 25, a stream of the song was put on music site One Thirty BPM.[43] The title of the album and the cover were revealed on the DFA site on March 30.[44] The album, titled This Is Happening, was released in the UK on May 17, 2010 and in the U.S. on May 18, 2010. Prior to the release Murphy promised that it will be "definitely better than the other two."[45] Murphy stated that it was likely to be the last LCD Soundsystem album.[46] The band performed two secret gigs in New York on April 9 and April 12, 2010, at the Music Hall of Williamsburg and Webster Hall in New York City. Murphy made an impassioned plea with fans and industry attendees at the New York gig not to leak the album to the internet in advance of the May 17 release date.[47] It was reported in the NME that Murphy went down on his knees onstage and stated:

If you got a copy of the record early and you feel like sharing it with the rest of the world, then please don't ... We spent two years making this record and we want to put it out when we want to put it out. I don't care about money – after it comes out, give it to whoever you want for free but until then, keep it to yourself.

For the 2010 edition of Record Store Day, the band released 1000 copies of a single-sided 12" single of This Is Happening track "Pow Pow".[48] When speaking to The Quietus in August, Murphy insisted that LCD Soundsystem would continue to record music, stating: "We'll do some 12"s and things like that. I just need to get away from it being a big thing".[49]

On February 8, 2011, LCD Soundsystem announced on its website that it would be playing its last show on April 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. When tickets went on pre-sale and sale, there were widespread problems with availability and online ordering. Following the immediate sale of all available tickets, LCD Soundsystem announced that they would be playing four warm-up shows at New York's Terminal 5. The setlists at those shows were nearly identical to the setlist of the final show at Madison Square Garden. The final song performed by LCD Soundsystem at the farewell show was "New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down". The show lasted almost four hours with appearances by Arcade Fire, Reggie Watts and others.

Post-breakup (2011–2014)[edit]

LCD Soundsystem covered the Franz Ferdinand song "Live Alone" for the Franz Ferdinand Covers EP. The cover was released as a single through the Domino Recording Company on April 11, 2011.[50] On April 12, 2011, Murphy confirmed, via LCD Soundsystem's Facebook page, the release of the final show on DVD, with a better quality than the stream offered by Pitchfork.[51][52] In addition, a documentary called Shut Up and Play the Hits, chronicling James Murphy during the 48 hours before, during, and after the final show, screened at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and later given limited release in select theaters. On March 5, 2013, LCD Soundsystem was named one of Rolling Stone's New Immortals—"currently active (or relatively recently defunct) artists who [they] think will stand the test of time."[53] On April 19, 2014, the definitive live recording of the farewell show, The Long Goodbye: LCD Soundsystem Live at Madison Square Garden, was released in a 5-box vinyl edition.

Reunion: American Dream and Electric Lady Sessions (2015–2019)[edit]

In October 2015, a Consequence of Sound article reported that "multiple sources" confirmed that LCD Soundsystem would be reuniting in 2016 and headlining "high-profile music festivals in the US and UK". This report was eventually confirmed by Billboard, but later that day, DFA Records label manager Kris Petersen stated that LCD Soundsystem would not be reuniting. DFA co-founder Jonathan Galkin also reaffirmed this in a Pitchfork article.[54][55]

On December 24, 2015, LCD Soundsystem released the Christmas-themed track "Christmas Will Break Your Heart", the band's first single in five years. Regarded as a "depressing Christmas song" that James Murphy had been singing to himself for years, the song was recorded during 2015 after Murphy had gotten past band members Al Doyle, Pat Mahoney, Nancy Whang and Tyler Pope to come to DFA Studios in New York City to record the track.[56][57] It was released as both a digital download[58] and 7-inch vinyl.[59] Both Consequence of Sound and Billboard again stated, after the release of the song, that "multiple sources" can confirm that LCD Soundsystem would reunite in 2016.[60][61]

LCD Soundsystem performing in 2016

The band's reunion was confirmed on January 4, 2016, when it was announced that LCD Soundsystem would be headlining the 2016 Coachella Festival.[62][63] The following day, the band announced that they would be releasing a new studio album some time in 2016.[64] Murphy, who worked on the album Blackstar, stated that David Bowie helped convince him to reassemble the band before Bowie's death in January 2016.[65] On February 13, it was reported that LCD Soundsystem had signed with Columbia Records.[66][67] On March 23, it was announced that the band would also be headlining the 2016 Lollapalooza Festival.[68] The band performed two shows at Webster Hall in East Village, Manhattan on March 27 and 28, marking their first shows in almost five years. The event had a ticket distribution system in the form of a lottery.[69] During the rest of 2016, the band headlined the Outside Lands,[70] Primavera Sound,[71] Austin City Limits,[72] Bonnaroo, LouFest,[73] and Wayhome[74] festivals.

In August 2016, the band canceled tour dates for shows in Asia and Australia in order to complete work on the album.[75] Although plans were made to release the record in 2016, it was suggested that the release date would be moved into the following year, as the recording was predicted to take another few months.[76] LCD Soundsystem performed their first show of 2017 at the then-recently opened venue Brooklyn Steel on April 6. During their performance, they premiered three new songs titled "Tonite", "Call the Police", and "American Dream" during the first encore of their set.[77] A fourth new song, "Emotional Haircut", was performed during a later show at Brooklyn Steel.[78] On May 5, the band released "Call the Police" and "American Dream" together as a digital double A-side single.[79] Accompanying the single was a lengthy post on their Facebook page, which also included an update regarding the progress of their upcoming studio album.[80] The band performed the two songs during the May 6 episode of Saturday Night Live's 42nd season.[81] On June 19, the band revealed that the title of their fourth studio album would be American Dream and that it would be released on September 1 through Columbia Records and DFA Records. The tracklist for the album was also revealed as well as dates for a world tour.[82] American Dream released to critical acclaim following the release of several singles. The album was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album and the song "Tonite" won Best Dance Recording at the 2018 Grammy Awards, earning the band their first ever Grammy win.[83]

LCD Soundsystem performing at All Points East in 2018

The band performed three songs live at Electric Lady Studios as part of a Spotify Singles release, released on September 12, 2018, with the songs being "Tonite", "Home" (from This Is Happening), and a cover of the Chic song "I Want Your Love".[84] Later, on November 2, the band released a cover of the Heaven 17 song "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" and teased a full live album recorded at the same studio, titled Electric Lady Sessions.[85]

Holiday Special and concert residencies (2020–present)[edit]

During his appearance on Marc Maron's WTF with Marc Maron podcast in July 2021, Murphy revealed that LCD Soundsystem had not worked on any music during the COVID-19 pandemic and were on a "full hiatus". He added that the band were at the point of their cycle where they "[return] to normal life completely" and that they had no plans to tour until they release another album. Regarding when the band plans to begin recording again, he stated "we'll figure something out when the time is right".[86] The band's hiatus effectively ended in October 2021, following their announcement of a 20-date residency at Brooklyn Steel from late November to late December 2021.[87] Synth player Gavilán Rayna Russom revealed in a November 2021 interview with Pitchfork that she decided against performing during the Brooklyn Steel shows and had permanently left LCD Soundsystem, citing an increased desire to work on other projects.[88] Multi-instrumentalist Matt Thornley was also absent during the shows.[89] The band picked up two new synth players for the residency: Abby Echiverri and Nick Millhiser, the latter being a member of fellow DFA Records signees Holy Ghost!.[90] The residency ended prematurely as the band canceled the final three dates, from December 19–21, due to a large increase of COVID-19 Omicron variant cases in New York City. Though they had planned on continuing through the end of the residency despite the rise in cases, the band announced on December 17 that they would cancel the remaining shows and offer refunds if enough concert attendees backed out of attending, which was the end result.[91]

On December 22, Amazon Music aired The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special through their Twitch channel. The special was a one-off episode of a 1990s-style sitcom titled All My Friends, with comedians and actors portraying LCD Soundsystem members, including Eric Wareheim, the writer and director of the episode, playing James Murphy, Macaulay Culkin playing Pat Mahoney, and Christine Ko playing Nancy Whang. The episode was interspersed with footage from a prerecorded live performance by the band.[92] Wareheim stated that he and Murphy had been developing the sitcom project for 15 years.[92] The special was produced during November and December 2021; the live performance was filmed in New York City with the sitcom episode being filmed immediately afterward in Los Angeles, the latter over a span of two days.[93] Wareheim and Murphy both expressed amazement at Amazon Music's willingness to air the episode.[92]

LCD Soundsystem was the musical guest for the February 26, 2022, episode of Saturday Night Live's 47th season, which was hosted by John Mulaney.[94] Breaking with tradition of musical guests performing new material, the band performed the songs "Thrills" and "Yr City's a Sucker" from their debut studio album for the episode.[95] Additionally, the band collectively appeared in a sketch during the episode, where they portrayed members of the Guardian Angels.[96] In March 2022, Murphy posted an update to the band's Facebook page explaining their direction for 2022, stating that the band collectively desired playing live shows without having to promote an album.[97] Murphy, Whang, Mahoney, and Pope reunited with former member Phil Mossman to perform together as LCD Soundsystem at a DFA Records 20th anniversary show on March 26.[98] LCD Soundsystem began their 2022 run of concert residencies in March 2022 at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lasting four nights.[99] Through the rest of the year, they performed a four-night residency at the Roadrunner in Boston, Massachusetts,[100] a six-night residency at the O2 Academy in Brixton, London,[101] and an eight-night residency at the Fox Oakland Theatre and Warfield Theatre in the San Francisco Bay Area.[102] Also in August, Variety reported that the band had contributed to the soundtrack for Noah Baumbach's 2022 film White Noise with a new song titled "New Body Rhumba". It was released as a single on September 30, 2022.[103] On the same day, the band announced another 20-date residency at Brooklyn Steel, running from mid-November through December 2022.[104]

On January 31, 2023, AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) Presents announced that the band would be one of three headline acts at the inaugural Re:SET Concert Series.[105] In November and December, LCD Soundsystem embarked on the Tri Boro Tour, playing 12 shows in New York City comprising four shows each at Brooklyn Steel, Manhattan's Terminal 5 and Queens' Knockdown Center.[106] On October 18th, 2023, the band Idles released the single, "Dancer," which featured LCD Soundsystem members James Murphy and Nancy Whang performing backing vocals.

Musical style[edit]

Musically, LCD Soundsystem has been described as dance-punk[107] and dance-rock,[108] electronic rock[109] and electronica,[110] art rock,[111] alternative dance,[112] post-punk revival,[113] and indie rock.[114]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Grammy Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" Best Dance Recording Nominated
LCD Soundsystem Best Electronic/Dance Album Nominated
2008 Sound of Silver Nominated
2018 "Tonite" Best Dance Recording Won
American Dream Best Alternative Music Album Nominated

Rober Awards Music Poll[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007[115] "Someone Great" Best Dance Anthem Won
2008[116] James Murphy Best Male Artist Won
2010[117] "I Can Change" Best Dance Anthem Won
Themselves Best Electronica Won
2017[118] Best Group or Duo Won
Comeback of the Year Won
Best Live Artist 4th Place
American Dream Album of the Year 2nd place
"American Dream" Song of the Year Won
2018[119] "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" Best Cover Version 4th Place

Other Awards[edit]

Year Awards Work Category Result
2005 MVPA Awards[120] "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House" Best Electronic Video Nominated
2007 Shortlist Music Prize Sound of Silver Album of the Year Nominated
Best Art Vinyl Best Vinyl Art[121] Nominated
2008 MVPA Awards[122] "North American Scum" Best Electronic Video Nominated
2010 UK Music Video Awards "Drunk Girls" Best Indie/Alternative Video Nominated
2011 New York Music Awards[123] Themselves Band of the Year Won
This is Happening Album of the Year Won
Best Pop/Electronic Album Won
"Drunk Girls" Best Rock Video Won
International Dance Music Awards "I Can Change" Best Underground Dance Track Nominated
Themselves Best Dance Artist (Group) Nominated
mtvU Woodie Awards Woodie of the Year Nominated
Webby Awards Artist of the Year Won
2012 UK Music Video Awards Shut Up and Play the Hits Best Live Music Coverage Won
2013 NME Awards Best Music Film Nominated
2018 UK Music Video Awards "Tonite" Best Interactive Video Nominated
Brit Awards Themselves Best International Group Nominated
NME Awards Best Live Band Nominated
2019 Classic Pop Reader Awards[124] "Oh Baby" Video of the Year Won
Music Video Festival[125] Best Music Video Nominated

Band members[edit]

Principal member James Murphy at La Route Du Rock in August 2007
Al Doyle (left) and Nancy Whang performing as part of the band in 2016

Members and dates are based on single and album credits from the band's discography.[8][126][127][128]

Official members[128][89]

  • James Murphy – lead vocals, synths, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, drum machine, production (2002–2011, 2015–present)
  • Nancy Whang – keyboards, synths, vocals (2002–2011, 2015–present)
  • Pat Mahoney – drums, percussion, drum machine, synths, backing vocals (2002–2011, 2015–present)
  • Tyler Pope – bass, guitar, synths, drum machine (2004–2011, 2015–present)
  • Al Doyle – guitar, percussion, synths, bass, vocals (2015–present; 2005–2011 touring)
  • Korey Richey – percussion, synths, piano, backing vocals (2015–present)

Current touring musicians[89]

  • Abby Echiverri – synths, guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2021–present)
  • Nick Millhiser – synths, percussion, backing vocals (2021–present)

Former members

  • Phil Mossman – guitar, percussion (2004–2011, one-off performance 2022)[129]
  • Matt Thornley – guitar, percussion, piano, synth, drum machine (2009–2011, 2015–2021; 2006–2009 touring)
  • Gavilán Rayna Russom – synths, percussion, backing vocals (2015–2021; 2008–2011 touring)[88]

Former touring musicians

  • Jerry Fuchs – drums, percussion (2005–2009; died 2009)[130]
  • J. D. Mark – guitar (2005–2009; died 2013)[131]
  • Phil Skarich – bass (2005–2009)
  • David Scott Stone – guitar, percussion, synths, vocals (2010–2011)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "LCD Soundsystem". Apple Music. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Miller, Jeff (April 23, 2016). "Coachella 2016 Friday Weekend 2 Recap: Prince Tributes by LCD Soundsystem, Jack U, Ellie Goulding & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem in Studio! A Call From Thor! More!". The Best Show with Tom Scharpling (Podcast). August 9, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "LCD Soundsystem". Discogs. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK – L". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  6. ^ "'I speak as a lifetime failure'". Arts.guardian.co.uk. January 17, 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  7. ^ "Reviews for LCD Soundsystem by LCD Soundsystem". Metacritic. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  8. ^ a b LCD Soundsystem (album liner notes). LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records. 2005.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 14 March 2005" (PDF). Australian Web Archive. March 20, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 19, 2005. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". ultratop.be. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  11. ^ "LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". Dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  12. ^ "M.I.A. announces Headlining Tour". Archived from the original on December 24, 2007.
  13. ^ Snell, Herman (February 27, 2006). "LCD Soundsystem covered a Siouxsie and the Banshees song on this CD". JacksonFreePress.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  14. ^ "EMI Music earns 54 Grammy nominations including honors in key categories "Album of the Year", "Record of the Year", "Song of the Year" and "Producer of the Year"". EMI Group. December 8, 2005. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007.
  15. ^ "Message: Top 100 Editors' Picks". Amazon.com. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  16. ^ a b "LCD Soundsystem records track for Nike". Side-line.com. September 16, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  17. ^ [1] Archived February 12, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Murphy, James (February 10, 2007). "Is this it?". The Guide. Guardian. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  19. ^ "Metacritic – Sound of Silver". Metacritic.com. March 20, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  20. ^ Pytlik, Mark (March 20, 2007). "Pitchfork Media Review". Pitchforkmedia.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  21. ^ Lynskey, Dorian (March 9, 2007). "LCD Soundsystem: Sound of Silver". Arts.guardian.co.uk. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  22. ^ "LCD Soundsystem – North American Scum (CD)". Discogs. February 26, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  23. ^ "LCD Soundsystem covered by Franz Ferdinand and John Cale for new single". Side-line.com. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  24. ^ "Arcade Fire, LCD Team for Seven-Inch; Vedder, Malkmus, Tweedy Cover Dylan". SPIN.com. August 14, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  25. ^ [2] Archived January 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  26. ^ [3] Archived January 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  27. ^ [4] Archived August 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  28. ^ "50th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominations List" Archived December 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine for Sound of Silver
  29. ^ "2007's Best Albums" The Guardian, December 7, 2007.
  30. ^ "idolator - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip". idolator. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
  31. ^ Diver, Mike (December 23, 2007). "DiS's albums of 2007". Drownedinsound.com. Archived from the original on April 1, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  32. ^ Kharas, Kev (February 5, 2008). "Feist wins Shortlist Prize 2008". Drownedinsound.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  33. ^ Tyrangiel, Josh; "The Best Top 10 Lists of the Year"; "The 10 Best Songs"; Time magazine; December 24, 2007; Page 39.
  34. ^ Tyrangiel, Josh (December 9, 2007). "Time magazine's Top 10 Songs of 2007". Time.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  35. ^ "Staff Lists: The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s: 20-1". Pitchfork. August 21, 2009. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  36. ^ "New LCD Soundsystem – "Big Ideas" (Stereogum Premiere) – Stereogum". Stereogum.com. February 25, 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  37. ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2008". Rolling Stone (December 25, 2008). Retrieved 2009-01-12
  38. ^ Rogers, Georgie (November 18, 2008). "LCD Soundsystem reach end of road". BBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  39. ^ "LCD Soundsystem not splitting – new album on the way". NME.com. November 19, 2008. Archived from the original on October 11, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  40. ^ "Hot Chip's Al Doyle: 'LCD Soundsystem haven't disbanded'". NME.com. November 19, 2008. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  41. ^ "James Murphy reveals details of new LCD Soundsystem album". Factmagazine.co.uk. September 1, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  42. ^ "LCD Soundsystem Cover Suicide's Alan Vega on New Single". Pitchfork. October 7, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  43. ^ "Listen to the new LCD Soundsystem single "Drunk Girls"". One Thirty BPM. March 25, 2010. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  44. ^ "Untitled no longer « dfa records". DfaRecords.com. March 30, 2010. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  45. ^ "LCD Soundsystem – New Album in April". AltRockNow.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2010.
  46. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (March 3, 2010). "James Murphy Opens Up About "Crazy" May LCD Soundsystem LP". Rolling Stone.
  47. ^ "LCD Soundsystem beg crowd not to leak album at New York show". Nme.com. April 13, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  48. ^ "FACT MAgazine: The A-Z of Record Store Day". Factmag.com. April 12, 2010. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  49. ^ Hewitt, Ben (August 26, 2010). "News | LCD To Record Again". The Quietus. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
  50. ^ "LCD Soundsystem – Live Alone (File, MP3)". Discogs. April 11, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  51. ^ Photos by Max Blau (April 13, 2011). "LCD Soundsystem to Release DVD of Final Madison Square Garden Show :: News :: Paste". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  52. ^ "oh-and quick thing..." Facebook. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  53. ^ Menconi, David (March 5, 2013). "Phish - The New Immortals". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  54. ^ "LCD Soundsystem will reunite in 2016". Consequence of Sound. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  55. ^ Grow, Kory (October 8, 2015). "LCD Soundsystem Label Rep Shoots Down Reunion Rumors". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  56. ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 24, 2015). "LCD Soundsystem Share New Song "Christmas Will Break Your Heart"". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  57. ^ Daniel, Kreps. "LCD Soundsystem Release First New Song in Five Years". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  58. ^ "Christmas Will Break Your Heart - Single by LCD Soundsystem". iTunes United States. December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  59. ^ "LCD Soundsystem - Christmas Will Break Your Heart (7" Single)". DFA Records. Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  60. ^ Young, Alex (December 24, 2015). "LCD Soundsystem share Christmas song ahead of 2016 reunion tour". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  61. ^ Medved, Matt (December 24, 2015). "LCD Soundsystem Release First New Song in Five Years; Band is 'Getting Back Together,' Say Sources". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  62. ^ Minsker, Evan (January 4, 2016). "Coachella 2016 Lineup Announced". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  63. ^ "Coachella lineup announced: LCD Soundsystem, Guns N'Roses, Calvin Harris headline". Entertainment Weekly. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  64. ^ Hendicott, James (January 5, 2016). "LCD Soundsystem release comeback statement: 'We're not just touring. We're releasing a record'". NME. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  65. ^ Blistein, Jon (July 11, 2017). "LCD Soundsystem: David Bowie Convinced Us to Reunite". Rolling Stone.
  66. ^ Minsker, Evan (February 13, 2016). "LCD Soundsystem Sign to Columbia". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  67. ^ Gensler, Andy (February 13, 2016). "LCD Soundsystem Signs With Columbia Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  68. ^ Kot, Greg (March 23, 2016). "Lollapalooza 2016 lineup announced". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  69. ^ Brown, Harley (March 24, 2016). "LCD Soundsystem Announce Reunion Shows This Weekend In New York City". Spin. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  70. ^ Blistein, Jon (April 5, 2016). "Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Lionel Richie Top Outside Lands Lineup". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  71. ^ Young, Alex (January 21, 2016). "Primavera Sound reveals 2016 lineup: Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Sigur Rós to headline". Consequence. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  72. ^ "Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Kendrick Lamar Top ACL Fest Lineup". Rolling Stone. May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  73. ^ "LCD Soundsystem sends LouFest crowd home on an ecstatic high". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  74. ^ "LCD Soundsystem WayHome Stage, Oro-Medonte ON, July 22". Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  75. ^ "LCD Soundsystem cancel tour 'to work on new album'". Nme.com. August 26, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  76. ^ Kaye, Ben (August 26, 2016). "Report: LCD Soundsystem cancel Asian tour to work on new album". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  77. ^ Trendell, Andrew (April 7, 2017). "LCD Soundsystem debut new songs at first gig of 2017". NME. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  78. ^ Trendell, Andrew (April 10, 2017). "LCD Soundsystem debut a fourth new song, 'Haircut'". NME. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  79. ^ "call the police / american dream - Single by LCD Soundsystem". Apple Music U.S. May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  80. ^ Gerardi, Matt (May 4, 2017). "LCD Soundsystem to release 2 new songs tonight at midnight". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  81. ^ Tarnoff, Brooke (May 7, 2017). "Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform 'American Dream' and 'Call the Police' on 'SNL'". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  82. ^ Young, Alex (June 19, 2017). "LCD Soundsystem announce new album American Dream, plus lengthy tour". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  83. ^ Weatherby, Taylor (January 29, 2018). "41 Things You Didn't See on TV at Grammys 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  84. ^ Kamp, Justin (September 12, 2018). "LCD Soundsystem Cover Chic on New Spotify Singles". Paste. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  85. ^ Cetin, Marissa (November 2, 2018). "RA News: LCD Soundsystem tease new live album, Electric Lady Sessions". Resident Advisor. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
  86. ^ Hudson, Alex (July 13, 2021). "LCD Soundsystem Are on a "Full Hiatus," Says James Murphy". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  87. ^ "LCD Soundsystem to Launch Brooklyn Residency Next Month". Pitchfork. October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  88. ^ a b Bloom, Madison (November 23, 2021). "Gavilán Rayna Russom on Why She Left LCD Soundsystem". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  89. ^ a b c The LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special (end credits). LCD Soundsystem (performers); Eric Wareheim (director). Amazon Music. 2021.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  90. ^ Blistein, Jon (December 14, 2021). "Eric Wareheim, Macaulay Culkin to Play LCD Soundsystem Members in Sitcom Episode". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  91. ^ Daly, Rhian (December 19, 2021). "Remaining shows of LCD Soundsystem's Brooklyn residency cancelled". NME. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  92. ^ a b c Minsker, Evan (December 14, 2021). "LCD Soundsystem Announce Holiday Special Where Eric Wareheim Plays James Murphy: Watch the Trailer". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  93. ^ Kohn, Daniel (December 22, 2021). "Eric Wareheim On How The New LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special Came Together". Spin. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  94. ^ Ismael Ruiz, Matthew (January 30, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem to Perform on SNL". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  95. ^ Knapp, JD (February 27, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem Travels Back to 2005 for Saturday Night Live Throwback Performances: WATCH!". People. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  96. ^ Peters, Mitchell (February 27, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem Performs 'Thrills' & 'Yr City's a Sucker' From 2005 Debut on 'SNL': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  97. ^ Hussey, Allison (March 7, 2022). "James Murphy Provides LCD Soundsystem Update With Lengthy Statement". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  98. ^ Richards, Will (March 27, 2022). "Original LCD Soundsystem line-up reunite for DFA 20th anniversary event". NME. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  99. ^ Bouza, Kat (February 22, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem Announce Multi-Night Residencies in Philly, Boston". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  100. ^ Hirsh, Marc (April 4, 2022). "A booty-shaking blast from LCD Soundsystem at Roadrunner". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  101. ^ "LCD Soundsystem announce anniversary residency in London". NME. March 4, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  102. ^ "LCD - Bay Area". Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  103. ^ Davis, Clayton (August 26, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem's First New Song in Five Years Set for Netflix's 'White Noise' Soundtrack". Variety. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  104. ^ Pearis, Bill (September 30, 2022). "LCD Soundsystem announce new 20-show Brooklyn Steel run". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
  105. ^ Ruiz, Matthew (January 31, 2023). "Boygenius, LCD Soundsystem, and Steve Lacy to Headline New Re:Set Concert Series". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  106. ^ Mier, Tomás (October 2, 2023). "LCD Soundsystem Will 'Just Be a New York Band for a Bit' with 12-Date Tri Boro Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  107. ^ The following cite the band as "dance-punk":
  108. ^ The following cite the band as "dance-rock":
  109. ^ The following cite the band as "electronic rock":
  110. ^ The following cite the band as "electronica":
  111. ^ "LCD Soundsystem: A Beginner's Guide". Read.tidal.com. September 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  112. ^ Qadir, Fal (April 25, 2013). "LCD Soundsystem: Top 10 Songs". Project Revolver. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  113. ^ "Is this it? What happened to the New York post-punk revival bands - BBC Music". Bbc.co.uk. June 2, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2017.
  114. ^ Terry, Josh (January 30, 2019). "Stephen Malkmus Listens to LCD Soundsystem:"It's a Dance-Rock Workout". vice.
  115. ^ "2007 Music Review - Rober Awards". Roberawards.com. January 8, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  116. ^ "2008 Music Review - Rober Awards". Roberawards.com. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  117. ^ "2010 Music Poll - Rober Awards". Roberawards.com. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  118. ^ "The Rober Awards 2017 Music Poll | Rober Awards". Archived from the original on November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
  119. ^ "The Rober Awards 2018 Music Poll". Rober Awards. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  120. ^ 1 day 1. "NEWS: MVPA Award Nominees Announced (Updated)". VideoStatic. Retrieved November 10, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  121. ^ "Best Art Vinyl Awards 2007 | ArtVinyl". Archived from the original on July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  122. ^ 1 day 1 (May 9, 2008). "NEWS: 2008 MVPA Nominees". VideoStatic. Retrieved November 10, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  123. ^ "2010 Winners". newyorkmusicawards. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  124. ^ "There's still time to vote in our 2018 Reader Awards!". Classicpopmag.com. January 2, 2019. Archived from the original on January 24, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  125. ^ "Awards 2019". Music Video Festival. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  126. ^ Sound of Silver (album liner notes). LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records. 2007.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  127. ^ This Is Happening (album liner notes). LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records. 2010.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  128. ^ a b American Dream (album liner notes). LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records; Columbia Records. 2017.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  129. ^ "LCD Soundsystem Setlist at Knockdown Center, Queens, NY, USA on March 27, 2022". setlist.fm. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  130. ^ Greenblatt, Leah (November 9, 2009). "Jerry Fuchs, drummer with LCD Soundsystem, !!!, Juan McLean, dies after elevator shaft fall". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
  131. ^ Rayburn, Newt (July 13, 2013). "Local Musician J.D. Mark Passes Away". The Local Voice. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

External links[edit]