LCD Soundsystem News

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James Murphy reveals new LCD album deets

James Murphy has revealed some juicy snippets indeed regarding LCD Soundsystem's forthcoming third album, to be released in Spring 2010. Murphy was talking about the as-yet-untitled record to Mojo.»

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LCD's exercise epic '45:33' gets the remix treatment

News by Luke Slater

The Nike-commissioned LCD Soundsystem work-out track '45:33' is to be remixed by a bunch of artists like Prins Thomas and will be released on a set of 12" later this year. Physical and digital copies will be available on September 14 through DFA Records/Parlophone.»

Does it really Matter? New London superclub announces series of artist curated events

News by Luke Slater

Brand spanking new London superclub Matter has announced This Is Not London, a new series of artist curated events beginning on October 3rd and featuring Justice, Simian Mobile Disco and James Murphy and Armand Van Helden»

Will it matter? New London venue opens its doors

News by Mike Diver

London's newest live music venue, matter, opens its doors for business on September 19, and has plenty in store for its first six weeks»

Cassius follow James Murphy's footsteps with next release in Nike+ series

News by Ashraf Dumile

Following on from James Murphy’s 45:33, French house duo Cassius release the next episode in the Nike+ running series»

Hella good: Zach Hill’s debut record buoyed by No Age, Chino Moreno, Marnie Stern, Primus and LCD

News by Kev Kharas

Astrological Straights, the debut solo album from Zach Hill, has been the subject of much interstellar meddling, the drummer calling in half a decade or so’s worth of favours to assemble a great collaborative cast»

New LCD Soundsystem material included on movie soundtrack

News by Kev Kharas

James Murphy has contributed a fresh LCD Soundsystem track to the OST of a new film.»

Final ten for Shortlist prize confirmed

News by Kev Kharas

The ten finalists for this year’s Shortlist Music Prize have been announced.»

Poll pot: HMV compiles lists, finds winner

News by Kev Kharas

Popular record emporium HMV rounded up the nation’s jabbering critics, threw them in an emptied swimming pool, left them to rot in the sun ‘til their mouths and brains cooled, and then got them to stick charred hands in the air.»

Fucked Up: LCD, Black Lips, Horrors, Nelly Furtado, Chromeo and more for Christmas single

News by Kev Kharas

Fucked Up have roped in many many members of their extended family to celebrate the holiday period with a Christmas single.»

Hot wax: LCD and Arcade Fire release joint 7"

News by Kev Kharas

LCD Soundsystem and Arcade Fire have joined considerable forces to record a split 7" - each covering a song of high renown.»

North Americans come: LCD announce UK dates

News by Alex Denney

In news which some people may actually dub proper news, but then again, probably not, LCD Soundsystem has announced three new UK dates this autumn.»

Chart round-up: coo, fancy that - Pigeon Detectives in at three

News by Alex Denney

Another week, another singles chart with some not very good songs in it, and this week’s has a distinctly booty-shaking feel to it thanks to a glut of diva-style r’n’b theatrics...»

Summercase: new additions, cheap tickets 'til May 20!

News by Mike Diver

A number of new bands have been confirmed for this year's DiS-associated Summercase Festival, held in Barcelona and Madrid in July...»

Sonic Youth, JAMC, Beasties and Bjork confirmed for Electric Picnic

News by Kev Kharas

An army of alt-rock titans will converge on Co Laois, Ireland at the end of August for the Electric Picnic festival.»

Summercase in your face: first information on exciting Spanish festival

News by Mike Diver

DiS is pleased to bring you news of a rather splendid two-day twin-site festival going down in Spain this summer. Summercase is to be held in Barcelona and Madrid on July 13-14, and DiS will be jetting out there to see what it's all about...»

Mogwai confirm Connect appearance: Scottish fest takes shape...

News by Mike Diver

Mogwai are the latest act to confirm their appearance at the first-ever Connect Music Festival, held in September in Scotland...»

The Weekly DiScussion: fancy a pint next week?

News by Gareth Dobson

You slightly bored of South By Soutwest yet? Grinding your teeth at the thought of DiS carping on about its Texan jaunt for the next fortnight? Well, what are you doing then? Gareth Dobson highlights the myriad of musical opportunity for the UK next week. It's a doozy...»