LCD Soundsystem

The Profile

LCD Soundsystem is an American band formed in New York City in 2002 by James Murphy of DFA Records. They fused dance-punk and indie rock across acclaimed releases, paused after a 2011 farewell show, and returned in 2015 with new music culminating in American Dream (2017).

Formed in 2002 in New York City by James Murphy, co-founder of DFA Records with Tim Goldsworthy; acclaimed albums include LCD Soundsystem (2005), Sound of Silver (2007), This Is Happening (2010), and American Dream (2017); farewell show at Madison Square Garden in 2011 documented in Shut Up and Play the Hits; reunited in 2015, issuing the single Christmas Will Break Your Heart; 45:33 was a Nike+ commission; Murphy contributed to David Bowie's Blackstar; Tonite won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.

DeBaser’s seven reviews sketch LCD Soundsystem as a DFA-born bridge between indie rock and dance floors. The debut and Sound of Silver earn consistent praise, with “All My Friends” singled out as essential. American Dream divides critics sharply—from rejuvenated return to uninspired retread. Threads of Bowie, Krautrock, and Talking Heads run through it all, along with Murphy’s multi-instrumental control.