LCD Soundsystem Stories

Alex's Top 200 Albums Of 2017

For the last decade or so, Ive rounded up my favorite albums at the years end. Outside of satisfying some nerdy, personal desire of mine, it gives me a reason to revisit each album, spending November and December doing so, inevitably rediscovering some musical gems along the way. As the author of many album...

PHOTOS | LCD Soundsystem @ The Aragon 11/7/17

James Murhpy and crew returned to Chicago for the first time since a Lollapalooza appearance last year.While that visit saw the club and the festival field, the 2017 edition split the difference with three shows at the mid-sized Aragon Ballroom.  The crowds showed up, too, as the venue was tightly packed with eager fans....

This Week’s Shows | October 31 – November 6

The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list of Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week.Terrapin Flyer @ Chop Shop 10/31Chicagos favorite Grateful Dead cover band Terrapin Flyer will perform a free show at 1st Ward / Chop Shop in Wicker Park on...

Late Night Roundup | LCD Soundsystem, Beck, Billy Corgan & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. 1. LCD Soundsystem on Jimmy Kimmel LiveJimmy Kimmel is recording in Brooklyn this week, and what better way to celebrate the city than invite LCD Soundsystem? The band brought the massive sound of Tonite to the show with a performance that includes their...

Late Night Roundup | LCD Soundsystem, Chance The Rapper, Grizzly Bear & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. Chance The Rapper on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertChicagos hip-hop hero Chance The Rapper stopped by Colberts show for a performance and interview, debuting a new, untitled song that he literally wrote within the last few days. Performed first solo with...

Friday Album Reviews | Six New Records You Need To Know

LCD Soundsystem American Dream [9/1]James Murphy and his band return with their first record since 2010, American Dream. Though distinctly mining sounds from the same 80s post-punk and new wave scenes that have defined the career, the new record is definitely a change for the band, straying further from the pop-oriented nature of This Is Happening....

LCD Soundsystem Have An Ice Cream Truck In Chicago For Lollapalooza Weekend

With the highly anticipated new album American Dream on the way, LCD Soundsystem have found a truly unique way to debut new songs to Chicagoans around the festival weekend.The band has reportedly been sending an ice cream truck decked out in the records sky-themed print to hand out free ice cream to customers. Better...

Recap / Videos / Setlist | LCD Soundsystem @ Pitchfork Music Festival 7/14/17

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: @liorphillipsA year after headlining Lollapalooza and months before the release of their next record, LCD Soundsystem returned to Chicago for a Friday-night set at Pitchfork Music Festival.Fans waited at the stage hours before the bands headlining set, and were instantly treated to a different setlist than that of last years...

LCD Soundsystem Performs On Saturday Night Live

Following the release of two excellent songs earlier this week, LCD Soundsystem made their debut on Saturday Night Live.The episode, hosted by Chris Pine, offers the first opportunity for most fans to see two songs performed from their long-awaited comeback record and follow-up to 2010s This Is Happening.Watch James Murphy and his band...

Hear Two New Songs From LCD Soundsystem

As promised, LCD Soundsystem released two new songs at midnight last night, giving fans their first glimpse into the bands highly anticipated upcoming album, and their first new studio release since 2015s Christmas Will Break Your Heart.Titled Call The Police and American Dream, the songs find LCD in top form while exploring new directions...