**LCD Soundsystem**

LCD Soundsystem is an American rock band hailing from New York City, fronted by producer, singer, and songwriter James Murphy. The band is recognized for its unique blend of electronic music with punk and dance rock elements, a style that has garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim since their emergence in the early 2000s. They reached international fame with their self-titled debut album in 2005, which featured hits like "Daft Punk Is Playing at My House" and "Losing My Edge," capturing the post-millennial anxiety and the eclectic essence of New York's club scene.

Over the years, LCD Soundsystem has maintained a reputation for high-energy live performances and a distinctive sound marked by Murphy's lyrical wit and the group's exceptional use of synthesizers, drum machines, and various analog equipment. Albums like "Sound of Silver" and "This Is Happening" reinforced their place in the annals of indie and electronic music, with the latter believed to be their final album before disbanding in 2011. However, they surprised fans by reuniting in 2015, leading to their fourth album, "american dream," released in 2017, which won a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Alongside album work, the band has produced notable releases like "The Long Goodbye," which captures their epic farewell concert at Madison Square Garden, and "Electric Lady Sessions," a live album featuring studio versions of some of their most famous songs and covers. Their continued relevance is evidenced by projects such as "new body rhumba," featured in the film "White Noise," ensuring LCD Soundsystem's legacy endures as innovators and stalwarts in contemporary music.

Genres

Alternative Dance

Alternative Rock

Art Pop

Dance Rock

Dance-punk

Electronic Rock

Electronica

Indie Rock

Indietronica

Neo-synthpop

New Rave

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Latest Release

Pow Pow (Idjut Boys Remix) / Too Much Love (Rub-N-Tug Remix)

LCD Soundsystem

Single - Released May 10, 2024