With the official (read:not so official) “Week of The Murphy” upon us (DJ set at Antics Wednesday 29th followed by LCD Soundsystem at The Picnic) I’ve been listening to a lot of James Murphy related material lately. First up is LCD Soundsystems cover of Joy Division’s ‘No Love Lost’, also fitting in light of the recent death of the great Tony Wilson. Opening with a crunchy bass line it builds and builds in true LCD fashion, then around the half way mark turns a little Iggy Pop as Murphy lays down the vocals. This is being released as one half of a split 7″ with Arcade Fire, which is being pressed for the upcoming LCD/Arcade US tour. That kicks off in Colorado on September 17th and finishes in New York October 6th. I see an October plane ride to New York in my future. This 7″ will also be available on the band’s websites so we’ll be sure to let you know when there available.
MP3 LCD Soundsystem - No Love Lost (Joy Division Cover)
Next up is a taste of things to come next Wednesday. Back in 2005 Murphy recorded a DFA radio mix for the BBC. You can download that and other mixes, from the slightly hidden DFA Radio Mixes mini-site.
MP3 James Murphy - DFA Radio Mix 2005 CD1 (51:44mins)
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MP3 James Murphy - DFA Radio Mix 2005 CD2 (1:13:33mins)
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And don’t forget we have a pair of passes to giveaway for Wednesday night DJ set. All three rooms at Crawdaddy are being opened for the event which will now hold a 900 capacity. Check out the Antics myspace for details on pre-sale tickets. LCD Soundsystem play the Friday night of Electric Picnic.
-phil
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