Artist· DFA, LCD Soundsystem

James Murphy

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James Murphy, frontman of LCD Soundsystem, has been in the spotlight for his contributions to a charity cover of The Waterboys' 'The Whole Of The Moon' in tribute to JD Twitch of Optimo, while also being featured in a live performance by The Strokes, who included a new song during their Just Like Heaven 2026 set. He is also set to DJ alongside Questlove at Phish's upcoming Mexico festival.

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James Murphy, frontman of LCD Soundsystem, has been in the spotlight for his contributions to a charity cover of The Waterboys' 'The Whole Of The Moon' in tribute to JD Twitch of Optimo, while also being featured in a live performance by The Strokes, who included a new song during their Just Like Heaven 2026 set. He is also set to DJ alongside Questlove at Phish's upcoming Mexico festival.

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dance-punk alternative dance club disco electronic electronica house indie rock noise rock pop post-punk revival punk rock

Artist· DFA, LCD Soundsystem

James Murphy

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7 articles Yesterday

Harry Styles Spotify Psycho Killer James Murphy LCD Soundsystem Stephen Dewaele Soulwax One Direction Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Complex Music, Consequence of Sound +4

2 articles Oct 30

RIP Magic Fcukers Tame Impala Tyler, The Creator James Murphy Sorry shame

Clash Music, Paste Magazine

Mixmag Oct 28

At Portola Music Festival, the long shadow of EDM unravels

Mochakk underscores Marlon Hoffstadt Ben UFO Ninajirachi Zara Larsson

Les Inrocks Oct 25

Fujiya & Miyagi signent un nouvel ovni art rock qui confirme leur génie méconnu

Fujiya & Miyagi James Murphy Talking Heads

Stereogum Oct 23

“World’s Top Autograph Seeker” Apologizes To Harry Styles After Heated Street Encounter

Harry Styles James Murphy LCD Soundsystem Thom Yorke

5 articles Oct 13

JD Twitch Optimo World of echo Keith McIvor The Waterboys CC:DISCO! James Murphy Bob Weston

Clash Music, DJ Mag, Mixmag +2

4 articles Oct 7

Phish Trey Anastasio Billy Strings James Murphy Fred Armisen Trey Anastasio Band

Consequence of Sound, Pollstar, Rolling Stone +1

6 articles Oct 1

LCD Soundsystem James Murphy Al Doyle Harry Styles

Consequence of Sound, NME, Paste Magazine +3

Goûte mes Disques

Si Trash m'était conté (je voudrais qu'Erol Alkan s'y colle)

Erol Alkan LCD Soundsystem Ed Banger Peaches Justice Jake Shears Scissor Sisters

Stereogum Sep 30

LCD Soundsystem Announce 100th NYC Residency Show, Al Doyle Announces Debut Solo Album Hollywood Saviour

Al Doyle LCD Soundsystem James Murphy Harry Styles Simply Red

9 articles Sep 25

Gilla Band Model/Actriz Crazy Frog Dara Kiely Daniel Fox James Murphy Trent Reznor

DIY Magazine, La Face B, Magic RPM +5

4 articles Sep 23

RIP Magic Nine Inch Nails Meat Beat Manifesto LCD Soundsystem Tame Impala Panda Bear fakemink

Clash Music, DIY Magazine, Stereogum +1

Benzine Magazine Sep 19

[Live Review] Bodega et Dévore au Pop Up du Label : la perfection dans l’intimité

BODEGA DEVORE Talking Heads Thurston Moore James Murphy

Magnetic Magazine Sep 18

Portola 2026 Lineup Centers Rare Festival Appearances

Robyn Dog Blood Swedish House Mafia Zara Larsson Tiësto Four Tet

5 articles Sep 11

Harry Styles Kylie Minogue LCD Soundsystem Tears for Fears LCD Tinashe Lainey Wilson The Womack Sisters Getdown Services Caroline Polachek Feist

Happy Mag, Paste Magazine, Spin +2

NME Aug 24

The Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock”

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NME Aug 24

James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch

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Consequence of Sound Aug 24

Julian Casablancas Mocks James Murphy as "Brett Favre of Indie Rock"

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DJ Mag Aug 21

Optimo’s JD Twitch honoured with charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’

The Waterboys Optimo CC:DISCO! James Murphy Bob Weston

HardForce Aug 16

LEFT TO DIE "Initium Mortis"

Left to Die Death Obituary Morbid Angel Living Monstrosity James Murphy Terry Butler

7 articles Yesterday

Harry Styles Spotify Psycho Killer James Murphy LCD Soundsystem Stephen Dewaele Soulwax One Direction Stevie Wonder

Billboard, Complex Music, Consequence of Sound +4

Mixmag Oct 28

At Portola Music Festival, the long shadow of EDM unravels

Mochakk underscores Marlon Hoffstadt Ben UFO Ninajirachi Zara Larsson

Stereogum Oct 23

“World’s Top Autograph Seeker” Apologizes To Harry Styles After Heated Street Encounter

Harry Styles James Murphy LCD Soundsystem Thom Yorke

4 articles Oct 7

Phish Trey Anastasio Billy Strings James Murphy Fred Armisen Trey Anastasio Band

Consequence of Sound, Pollstar, Rolling Stone +1

Goûte mes Disques

Si Trash m'était conté (je voudrais qu'Erol Alkan s'y colle)

Erol Alkan LCD Soundsystem Ed Banger Peaches Justice Jake Shears Scissor Sisters

9 articles Sep 25

Gilla Band Model/Actriz Crazy Frog Dara Kiely Daniel Fox James Murphy Trent Reznor

DIY Magazine, La Face B, Magic RPM +5

Benzine Magazine Sep 19

[Live Review] Bodega et Dévore au Pop Up du Label : la perfection dans l’intimité

BODEGA DEVORE Talking Heads Thurston Moore James Murphy

5 articles Sep 11

Harry Styles Kylie Minogue LCD Soundsystem Tears for Fears LCD Tinashe Lainey Wilson The Womack Sisters Getdown Services Caroline Polachek Feist

Happy Mag, Paste Magazine, Spin +2

NME Aug 24

James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch

James Murphy The Waterboys Optimo JD Twitch LCD Soundsystem Franz Ferdinand Alex Kapranos Mogwai Bicep 2manydjs

DJ Mag Aug 21

Optimo’s JD Twitch honoured with charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’

The Waterboys Optimo CC:DISCO! James Murphy Bob Weston

2 articles Oct 30

RIP Magic Fcukers Tame Impala Tyler, The Creator James Murphy Sorry shame

Clash Music, Paste Magazine

Les Inrocks Oct 25

Fujiya & Miyagi signent un nouvel ovni art rock qui confirme leur génie méconnu

Fujiya & Miyagi James Murphy Talking Heads

5 articles Oct 13

JD Twitch Optimo World of echo Keith McIvor The Waterboys CC:DISCO! James Murphy Bob Weston

Clash Music, DJ Mag, Mixmag +2

6 articles Oct 1

LCD Soundsystem James Murphy Al Doyle Harry Styles

Consequence of Sound, NME, Paste Magazine +3

Stereogum Sep 30

LCD Soundsystem Announce 100th NYC Residency Show, Al Doyle Announces Debut Solo Album Hollywood Saviour

Al Doyle LCD Soundsystem James Murphy Harry Styles Simply Red

4 articles Sep 23

RIP Magic Nine Inch Nails Meat Beat Manifesto LCD Soundsystem Tame Impala Panda Bear fakemink

Clash Music, DIY Magazine, Stereogum +1

Magnetic Magazine Sep 18

Portola 2026 Lineup Centers Rare Festival Appearances

Robyn Dog Blood Swedish House Mafia Zara Larsson Tiësto Four Tet

NME Aug 24

The Strokes play ‘Going To Babble On’ live for first time at Just Like Heaven 2026 as Julian Casablancas calls LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy the “Brett Favre of indie rock”

The Strokes James Murphy LCD Soundsystem Julian Casablancas Brett Favre Charli xcx

Consequence of Sound Aug 24

Julian Casablancas Mocks James Murphy as "Brett Favre of Indie Rock"

Julian Casablancas James Murphy Brett Favre The Strokes LCD Soundsystem

HardForce Aug 16

LEFT TO DIE "Initium Mortis"

Left to Die Death Obituary Morbid Angel Living Monstrosity James Murphy Terry Butler

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