LCD Soundsystem streams new EP online
Sometimes, 30-second song samples are simply not enough. When a track stretches over six minutes, it deserves to be heard in its entirety - with all of its highs and lows intact - before one passes judgment upon it. James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem understands this problem. Hell, he's the guy who put together a 45-minute suite for Nike. Try sampling 30 seconds of that. So, to give fans a full picture of his latest EP, Someone Great, Murphy is streaming the whole package for free here. Included also is the lushly melancholy video for the title track. The single... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLCD Soundsystem's 45:33 to hit CD, vinyl
Sure, it's great to have a disco soundtrack to a solitary morning jog, but LCD Soundsystem's music works best when shared with friends. Whether it's at a house party or a club-sized rave, those elastic grooves always sound better when there are multiple bodies gyrating in time. To that end, Mr. James Murphy will generously issue 45:33 - his dance symphony to God - on CD and double vinyl. Originally commissioned by Nike for its "Original Run" music series, the single, album-length track proved popular enough during its iTunes-only run to warrant an official release. The album relaunch also introduces... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLCD Soundsystem: The Sound of Platinum
It’s been several years since James Murphy dropped his first single, music-geek anthem “Losing My Edge”... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesLCD Soundsystem Tours North America
“North American Scum” may be the name of the first single off of LCD Soundsystem’s highly-anticipated Sound of Silver LP, but the band clearly doesn’t think so poorly of the continent, as it just announced a fourteen tour dates throughout Canada and the US. Highlights will surely include their two-night stint at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, an appearance at Coachella, and an April 11th Letterman performance. Sounds of Silver is set for release on March 20th. The digital-only EP, featuring the “North American Scum” single plus two remixes, is currently available through iTunes. March 30 - New York, N.Y.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLCD Soundsystem - 45:33
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Found in: Music, ReviewsLCD Soundsystem Composes Nike Jogging Anthem
According to Pitchforkmedia.com, post-punk electronic auteur James Murphy, aka LCD Soundsystem, has composed a 45-minute song to accompany workouts at the request of Nike. The song, titled "45:33," will be available for download on iTunes through the Nike+ store for $9.99. Murphy was apparently inspired by the prospect of producing a piece that deviated from the more marketable pop song format, similar to the longer work he had done while remixing Gorillaz and UNKLE as DFA. ... read more
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