LCD Soundsystem

Despite denying reunion rumors this past fall, LCD Soundsystem have confirmed they will headline this year's Coachella after a five-year absence.

Rumors spread hope that LCD Soundsystem would reunite on the 2016 festival circuit, however the James Murphy-owned DFA Records has denied those reports.

Hot Chip covered LCD Soundsystem's "All My Friends" with a little help from Nancy Whang and Sinkane during their recent NYC gig.

Just as an album's opening song plays a pivotal part in a record's cycle, the closing track serves a similar and not totally unrelated purpose. In a way, the final song is the summation of an LP's musical and thematic themes, a final word on the past 45 or so minutes...

The former LCD Soundsystem frontman will open the Four Horsemen in Brooklyn this summer.

Beastie Boys member Ad-Rock will have a featured role in director Noah Baumbach's upcoming film 'While We're Young,' which will boast a soundtrack by James Murphy.

Remember the big deal LCD Soundsystem made a few years ago when they played their massive farewell concert at Madison Square Garden? It was even made into a movie, 'Shut Up and Play the Hits.'

There's a good chance you already love one-half of the twin creative force behind the Crystal Ark. Gavin Russom was a member of a little band called LCD Soundsystem, which popularized a particular Nu-Disco-meets-New Order sound endemic to New York-based boutique label DFA. As you may know, LCD has split up. Russom, accordingly, has found a new creative partner, telenovela director and artist Viva

KFC recently unveiled a new commercial for Dip’ems, “freshly prepared tenders dipped in irresistible sauces.” The catchy, upbeat tune playing in the background bears a striking resemblance to ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ by LCD Soundsystem -- but a closer listen reveals that it is most likely a rip-off as opposed to the original.

-- We thought we were really going to miss LCD Soundsystem, but since they announced their split, they haven't really gone away. First there was that rad concert film, 'Shut Up and Play the Hits,' and now, the defunct NYC dance-rock greats are getting their own photo book.