Damon Albarn, Andre 3000, James Murphy to Collaborate for Converse Song
Damon Albarn, OutKast’s Andre 3000 and former LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy are set to release a collaboration for Converse, the Sun reports. The track is a part of Converse’s “Three Artists, One Song” series, which has seen collaborations between Andrew W.K., Matt and Kim, and Soulja Boy, and another between Kid Cudi, Best Coast and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij. read more
Found in: Music, NewsJames Murphy Developing His Own Espresso Blend?
This has been a great month for coffee-drinking indie-rockers. First, Bonnie “Prince” Billy announced that he had launched a coffee through Drag City. Now former LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy is working on his own espresso blend, New York Magazine reported. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsPreview Tim Heidecker, James Murphy and Eric Wareheim in The Comedy
Rick Alverson’s The Comedy made its debut at Sundance last weekend. The film stars Tim Heidecker, former LCD Soundsystem-leader James Murphy and Eric Wareheim. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWatch the Trailer for LCD Soundsystem's Film
A trailer for LCD Soundsystem’s upcoming documentary, Shut Up and Play the Hits, was released today through Entertainment Weekly’s website. The documentary follows the band in the days that lead up to LCD Soundsystem’s final show at Madison Square Garden last April. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJames Murphy, Will Sheff to Appear in New Film The Comedy
Both James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and Will Sheff of Okkervil River have supporting roles in the upcoming independent film the Comedy, directed by Rick Alverson. The movie stars Tim Heidecker of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! in his first major dramatic role. The film was recently accepted to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival where it will screen this coming January. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 25 Best Live Acts of 2011
Today we look at live music, the band's and solo performers who know how to command a stage. From DJs to hip-hop to bluegrass with plenty of rock 'n' roll, here are the 25 Best Live Acts of 2011. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayHear a New Project from Members of LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip
Fact reported that members of LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip have started a new project called New Build. And some of the tracks from the group has made their way on the internet. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMoogfest Expands Lineup to Include TV On The Radio, Flying Lotus, More
Asheville, N.C.'s town-wide festival Moogfest, which this year boasts an already impressive lineup that includes The Flaming Lips, Passion Pit, Umphrey's McGee and Tangerine Dream, just added a few more big names to the bill. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsReggie Watts Talks James Murphy Collaboration
When it was announced that James Murphy would perform solo at the Sonar Music Festival and the Virgin Mobile FreeFest, it was clear that the former LCD Soundsystem frontman wasn’t out of the music game just yet. What no one could have seen coming, however, was a collaboration with innovative Seattle comic/musician Reggie Watts. “James and I might be doing a single sometime soon,” Watts told Vulture. “It’s still 60 percent loose, but he seems down to do it and I think it would be fun to work with him. That would be great.” While the comedian was hesitant... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJames Murphy to Cook at Le Fooding
Now that James Murphy has put LCD Soundsystem to bed, he can focus on his other hobbies.... read more
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