Tag Archives: James Murphy

Thursday Music News

By Dillon Sturtevant | Published: March 14, 2013

Since her 2010 album Have One On Me, we haven’t heard all that much from Joanna Newsom, except the fact that she is now engaged to her SNL boyfriend Andy Samberg. So it is welcome news to hear she’s made a new video for her cover of Sandy Denny’s “The North Star Grassman and theRead more...

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Friday Music News

By Hallie Santo | Published: December 7, 2012
photo by James Bailey

James Murphy may have pulled the plug on LCD Soundsystem, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be collaborating with other bands. Most recently, Arcade Fire fan group Arcade Fire Tube have discovered proof that Murphy is in the studio with the band, working on their forthcoming album. The photo the group posted on their FacebookRead more...

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Wednesday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: September 5, 2012

James Blake is prepping to follow up his 2011 debut, and he’s announced a tour that will showcase some of the new material. The tour will begin on December 11th in Brooklyn, but further dates, although promised, have yet to be revealed. Blake played FYF Fest this weekend with a full band, which may orRead more...

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Thursday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: July 12, 2012

James Murphy came on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to discuss Shut Up and Play The Hits, the upcoming documentary on the final days of LCD Soundsystem, featuring a lot of footage from their glorious last show at Madison Square Garden. Watch his interview below. Tickets are still available for the 10:15pm showing of theRead more...

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Celebrating Independence with... DFA Records

By KEXP | Published: July 2, 2012

In honor of Independence Day, KEXP is saluting some of our favorite indie record labels who’s DIY-spirit helped revolutionize the music industry. As an independent radio station ourselves, KEXP is thrilled to give a 13-gun salute to these pioneers with a series of label spotlights through the Fourth of July. By Mel Trejo When theRead more...

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Sasquatch! Music Festival: Day 3

By KEXP | Published: May 28, 2012

Hey Marseilles opened the day up on the main stage with a great set of Seattle’s favorites. Their vast instrumentation and soaring melodies drew a large crowd for a show so early in the day. As always, their songs sounded fantastic.

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Tuesday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 10, 2012

Fiona Apple is coming back to Seattle! July 25, 2012, she will play a show at the Paramount in support of her new album, The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do. STG has not listed when the tickets willRead more...

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Friday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: March 2, 2012

A new track from Seattle locals THEESatisfaction‘s upcoming album awE naturalE has popped up on Stereogum. The song is called “Enchantruss”, and features a contribution from Palaceer Lazaro of Shabazz Palaces. Along with the lead single from the album “QueenS”, awE naturalE is looking more and more awesome. It is available for download here. TheRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: February 23, 2012

Metric have announced that they’ll be releasing their fifth full-length album, Synthetica, on June 12 via their own Metric Music International Label. The album will mark the Toronto band’s first release since 2009′s Fantasies. To reinvigorate your love for Emily Haines and company, check out this video of their 2009 acoustic performance of “Gold GunsRead more...

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Thursday Music News

By KEXP | Published: February 16, 2012

James Murphy announced in an interview with Pitchfork that he has some collaboration projects on schedule for this year, including ones with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Klaxons. Remember that he’s also doing that crazy Converse song with Andre 3000 and Gorillaz. He also might start selling his own coffee brand too. Post LCD, MurphyRead more...

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